Transfer data from broken iPad to new iPad
My previous iPad screen is stripped. I cannot get into it anymore. How can I transfer my old data to my new iPad?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 17
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If your old iPad is not functioning - and you are unable to enter your iPad Passcode, any locally stored data will be beyond reach. As such, you will need to restore your iCloud or iTunes backup, if you have one, to your new iPad.
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
Apps are not directly transferred between devices. For Apps, the transfer process creates a record of the Apps that are installed on the donor iPad - and it is this record of installed Apps that is transferred to the target (new) device. For Apps that are still available for download from the App Store, the corresponding Apps are automatically downloaded and installed from the App Store.
Not all Apps will, necessarily, continue to be available. Apps may have been removed or retired from the App Store by the respective App Developer. Some Apps may have been abandoned - and may not be compatible with the new device. Where a compatible App is not available, you’ll not be able to transfer/install the App.
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.