How do I sync my old iPad with my new I Pad. I cannot use quick start because the new iPad needs the latest update and will not continue on with syncing or transferring. I had to go back and sign on without syncing to get the latest updates on new iPad. You can start from beginning because it takes updates out I tried
iPad Air (M3, 2025)
Expanding upon sberman's concise description...
There is a known issue with some new (unused) devices - where the automatic update to the current version of iPadOS may stall while transferring data from an existing device. If encountered, the fix is straightforward; you simply need to interrupt the stalled update process with a forced-restart:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
After restarting the iPad, allow the new iPad to complete initial setup and software update without attempting to transfer data from the old iPad - setting-up using your AppleID (now known as your Apple Account).
When the update process has completed, reset the iPad - and THEN perform the QuickStart transfer:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings
As an alternative to QuickStart, you might instead consider restoring an iCloud or iTunes backup of your old iPad to your freshly updated new iPad:
Expanding upon sberman's concise description...
There is a known issue with some new (unused) devices - where the automatic update to the current version of iPadOS may stall while transferring data from an existing device. If encountered, the fix is straightforward; you simply need to interrupt the stalled update process with a forced-restart:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
After restarting the iPad, allow the new iPad to complete initial setup and software update without attempting to transfer data from the old iPad - setting-up using your AppleID (now known as your Apple Account).
When the update process has completed, reset the iPad - and THEN perform the QuickStart transfer:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings
As an alternative to QuickStart, you might instead consider restoring an iCloud or iTunes backup of your old iPad to your freshly updated new iPad:
Force restart your iPad as follows:
Next let it update. Then sync.
Syncing iPad: Quick Start fails due to update
