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My new iPad is unable to sync with my iPhone or iMac

I have a new iPad, but I haven’t stopped using the old one. The new device doesn’t seem to be syncing with my phone or iMac


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iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 11, 2024 10:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2024 10:14 AM

Are all devices signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID? For iPad/iPhone:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID]


Assuming that all devices are sighed-in with the same AppleID, ensure that you have enabled the Apps and Apple services that you wish to synchronise via iCloud:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud - enable Apps and services as required


Sign in to iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support


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Feb 11, 2024 10:14 AM in response to rahneo

Are all devices signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID? For iPad/iPhone:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID]


Assuming that all devices are sighed-in with the same AppleID, ensure that you have enabled the Apps and Apple services that you wish to synchronise via iCloud:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud - enable Apps and services as required


Sign in to iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support


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My new iPad is unable to sync with my iPhone or iMac

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