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How do I put data from old iPad to new Ipad using iCloud?



My wife has a 2017 iPad…it was backed up ONCE in 2021. I purchased

a new IPad for her from an ATT store last week (12.9”) and am trying to put her

old data on the new unit. I purchased iCloud storage and backed up the old iPad

to Cloud. I tried to put that data on the new iPad but it seemed to download

the old 2021 back up.  I do not see how

to access the new data I uploaded to Cloud. Please advise. Thank you!

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 9:12 AM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 9:17 AM

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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Jun 29, 2023 9:17 AM in response to GJRay4316

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


How do I put data from old iPad to new Ipad using iCloud?

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