Transfer from my old iPad after I set the new one up?
I had to set up my new iPad Pro without transferring files etc. as I was activating a new SIM card with the Verizon agent. How can I transfer settings, photos etc. after that?
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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
If you have already set-up your iPad, you may find it easier to reset the iPad and start again using the donor iPad. Alternatively, you’ll need to restore your data to the new iPad from an iCloud or iTunes backup - effectively wiping the new iPad in the process.
