I’m going to the Apple Store to pick up a new to replace an IPad Air and wondering if they will help with downloading stuff from the old to the new IPad?
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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16
The process to transfer data from old to new iPad is straightforward. While Apple's technicians will be happy to help should the need arise, you should not have any difficulty in performing the simple process yourself...
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.
If you are trading-in your old iPad, or otherwise disposing of it, ensure that it has been properly erased before it leaves your possession:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
The process to transfer data from old to new iPad is straightforward. While Apple's technicians will be happy to help should the need arise, you should not have any difficulty in performing the simple process yourself...
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.
If you are trading-in your old iPad, or otherwise disposing of it, ensure that it has been properly erased before it leaves your possession:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Will Apple Store assist with transferring data from old to new iPad Air?
