I am transferring date from an older IPAD WITH cellular to a newer model iPad with no cellular. Do I follow the normal set steps to transfer the datal

I am buying a newer iPad without cellular. How do I transfer date from my older iPad with Cellular to my newer iPad without cellular.

iPad mini 3, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 8:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 8:57 AM

Whether or not either iPad is WiFi+Cellular model of iPad is immaterial. The only restriction to successful transfer of data is that the new iPad must have the same or later version of iOS/iPadOS installed.


These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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Nov 28, 2022 8:57 AM in response to WldBC

Whether or not either iPad is WiFi+Cellular model of iPad is immaterial. The only restriction to successful transfer of data is that the new iPad must have the same or later version of iOS/iPadOS installed.


These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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