new question on new ipad

Sorry, I asked an earlier question about an incomplete transfer from old ipad to new one. I was told at the AT&T store it would transfer everything. It didn't transfer facebook or 4 games that I am high up in and don't want to have to start over. I also don't want to have to keep paying for service on two ipads. Although at the moment it's just one. As far as I know I have everything back up to icloud. It came to me finally that maybe I can reset the new one since I'm not using it yet, and try to start over and see if they will all transfer? My games are Word Connect, Toy Blast, Toon Blast and Cookie Jam. I know I can just download facebook again, but why? Thanks for any help. I'm too old for this.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 9:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2023 1:17 AM

Yes, you can reset the new iPad - and try again:

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


While App data should transfer from one device to another, Apps themselves are not “transferred” between devices. Instead, assuming the Apps remain available for download - and are compatible with your new iPad - your Apps are simply downloaded and installed again from the Apple App Store. Where Apps are available, this process is usually automatic.


All Apps that you purchase are forever tied to the AppleID account from which they are purchased. All devices that are signed-in to iCloud and the App Store with the same AppleID are able to download and install the same Apps - without having to pay again.




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Jul 7, 2023 1:17 AM in response to jerrilyn44

Yes, you can reset the new iPad - and try again:

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


While App data should transfer from one device to another, Apps themselves are not “transferred” between devices. Instead, assuming the Apps remain available for download - and are compatible with your new iPad - your Apps are simply downloaded and installed again from the Apple App Store. Where Apps are available, this process is usually automatic.


All Apps that you purchase are forever tied to the AppleID account from which they are purchased. All devices that are signed-in to iCloud and the App Store with the same AppleID are able to download and install the same Apps - without having to pay again.




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