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Can't sync iPad to iTunes because of iPhone

First I got an iPhone and it syncs to iTunes just fine. Then I got an iPad and set it up. Now if I try to connect the iPad to iTunes I get a message asking if I want to set it up as a new iPad or restore a backup from my iPhone. I don't want to do either of those things. I'd like to back up the iPad separately. Is there a way to do it? Thanks.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 6:55 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2023 8:07 AM

This has been discussed on these forums in the past. I believe that restoring as new is the way to go. I think iTunes gives you this message because it is a new device for iTunes since you have never synced with iTunes in the past.


Take a look at this discussion from several years ago.

Itunes says i have to set up phone as new… - Apple Community




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Jun 12, 2023 8:07 AM in response to JonasGrumby

This has been discussed on these forums in the past. I believe that restoring as new is the way to go. I think iTunes gives you this message because it is a new device for iTunes since you have never synced with iTunes in the past.


Take a look at this discussion from several years ago.

Itunes says i have to set up phone as new… - Apple Community




Can't sync iPad to iTunes because of iPhone

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