Transfer from unpowered old iPad?

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Can I make an iPad transfer without the old iPad being powered on?

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Posted on Jan 5, 2026 3:22 PM

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Answer 1

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No, unless you're restoring from a backup of it.

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Answer 2

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And no, there is no way to back up a non-functional iPad.

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