Old ipad (iPad Air) has IOS 12.5.7 and new iPad has IOS16.6
Want to erase old iPad and not delete anything on new iPad. How do I erase data on old iPad without affecting new iPad backup?
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If you are fully erasing/reseting your iPad, ensure that you follow the correct process:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
When the correct process is followed, none of your other devices will be affected by the erase process. Be aware that if instead you attempt manual deletion of data, individual deletions will be replicated to other devices via iCloud.
If you are fully erasing/reseting your iPad, ensure that you follow the correct process:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
When the correct process is followed, none of your other devices will be affected by the erase process. Be aware that if instead you attempt manual deletion of data, individual deletions will be replicated to other devices via iCloud.
See the following Apple Support article for information on erasing an old iPad without affecting the new iPad: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Have a new iPad, 9th generation and want to delete all the data on my old ipad 2nd generation
