Pending apps won’t download on my ipad

In some circumstances the download and installation of Apps can appear to stall.

If this should occur, try a long-touch (i.e., touch and hold) of any App that appears to be stuck; next select Prioritise Download. This will usually kick-start and complete the App installation process.

Presumably you have attempted setup of your new iPad using QuickStart. You can attempt to reset the iPad and repeat the QuickStart process, or restore the new iPad using an existing backup using a Windows PC or Mac computer.

To reset the iPad:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings

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