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Transferring from old iPad to new ipad

I tried to transfer data from old to new iPad, but the gear icon on the old iPad just kept going around and around and never finished the transfer.


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 4:59 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2023 9:22 AM

Connect both devices to their own Power Adapters during the transfer. Keeping external power connected, during the transfer, will keep the WiFi connection alive on both devices.


If the transfer attempt has stalled, you may need to reset your new iPad - and begin the transfer again.


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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Jan 5, 2023 9:22 AM in response to Luv-Pisgah

Connect both devices to their own Power Adapters during the transfer. Keeping external power connected, during the transfer, will keep the WiFi connection alive on both devices.


If the transfer attempt has stalled, you may need to reset your new iPad - and begin the transfer again.


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


Jan 5, 2023 2:24 PM in response to Luv-Pisgah

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.


Transferring from old iPad to new ipad

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