Transfer data from iPhone to iPad

just purchased an ipad pro 13 and realized that unfortunately is NOT possible to transfer data and apps from iphone15 max to ipad without a backup iCloud or iTunes. i would have never purchased this ipad if i knew it before. Any suggestions about how to overcome these restrictions imposed by Apple? Thanks

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Nov 30, 2024 5:51 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2024 5:56 AM

These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from your iPhone to your 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 device, 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


An iCloud backup will contain all locally stored data that has not already been synchronised with iCloud. Between the backup and iCloud, all locally stored data will be included within the backup - unless you have intentionally and explicitly deselected specific elements from the backup:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Backups > [This iPad] Show All Apps


Here you can see all the Apps whose data will be included or excluded from the iCloud backup.



As for Apps themselves, these 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. The Apps will be associated with the corresponding App data included within the backup

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Nov 30, 2024 5:56 AM in response to mbmela88

These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from your iPhone to your 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 device, 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


An iCloud backup will contain all locally stored data that has not already been synchronised with iCloud. Between the backup and iCloud, all locally stored data will be included within the backup - unless you have intentionally and explicitly deselected specific elements from the backup:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Backups > [This iPad] Show All Apps


Here you can see all the Apps whose data will be included or excluded from the iCloud backup.



As for Apps themselves, these 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. The Apps will be associated with the corresponding App data included within the backup

Nov 30, 2024 9:25 AM in response to mbmela88

Why be so hostile to someone attempting to help?


Perhaps you would like to expand upon the "restrictions" that you have encountered.


If for some reason you are unable to use QuickStart, then using a backup is the remaining method to easily move all data from one device to another.


If you don't wish to use either, your remaining option is to manually copy your data via a third-party Cloud service - or copy data to connected USB Storage. For the latter, you may require a suitable adapter. If your iPad or iPhone have a Lightning connector, you will require an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MX5J3ZM/A



If your devices instead have a USB-C connection - and you need to connect USB storage that has a USB Type-A connection, you might consider using a third-party USB-C hub, or an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MW5M3ZM/A


Nov 30, 2024 12:07 PM in response to mbmela88

My system?


Perhaps understand the Apple Support Community is a user-to-user technical forum. Contributors here are all end-users - just like you - volunteering help and sharing knowledge with others. Other than the site Moderators, Apple neither monitor nor participate here.


As such, if you hope to reach Apple through these forums, you will be very disappointed.


Apple does invite submission of constructive feedback via its Product Feedback portal. If you feel the need to offer comment to Apple, this would be the most appropriate channel to do so:

Feedback - iPad - Apple


If you need technical help from Apple Support, you can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page.


Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to offer assistance:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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