Sync iPad with new computer; old computer synced with other iPod.

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Sync iPad with new computer; old computer synced with other iPod.

I recently ordered an iPad 2 from the online Apple Store. As I was waiting for it to get here, my MacBook crashed. So, when it got here, I was forced to sync it to my mom's Dell. That computer is currently synced with her iPod and has lots of her songs and videos on it. By the time we could restore my MacBook, I already had a bunch of stuff on my iPad. That includes apps, pictures, notes, app data from apps like GarageBand and iMockups and Pages, etc. My question is how to connect my iPad to my MacBook and have it completely synced with that without losing ANYTHING. Keep in mind that I cannot really sync it to the Dell because it is synced with my mom's library.

Thanks in Advance!

Adamb14113

iPad 2, iOS 4.3.1

Posted on Sep 10, 2011 5:48 PM

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Demo

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Sep 10, 2011 8:19 PM in response to Adamb14113

Adamb14113 wrote:

I recently ordered an iPad 2 from the online Apple Store. As I was waiting for it to get here, my MacBook crashed. So, when it got here, I was forced to sync it to my mom's Dell.

Wow... forced to sync it with your mom's Dell. Did someone hold you at gunpoint and force you to do this or did you actually do it because you just had to get that brand new iPad up and running? If you were forced to commit this act why didn't you report it to the police???? Surely that must be a violation of some law! What a heinous act indeed!

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OK, OK, OK I am just having a little fun at your expense and I do apologize. I am really here to help. If you read this thread all the way through, I think you should have all the information that you need to accomplish what you want to accomplish!

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3305461?answerId=16133818022#16133818022

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Sep 11, 2011 10:19 AM in response to Demo

Ok so that is petty good. But, when I "Transfer Purchases," will it transfer my app data? (As in like how far I've gotten in games and my projects in iMockups and Pages)

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Sep 11, 2011 10:53 AM in response to Adamb14113

If you follow the instructions to backup the iPad you will be able to restore your game saves and app data from the backup. Make sure you turn off auto sync and then transfer the purchases then backup the iPad before you sync the iPad.

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Sep 11, 2011 5:17 PM in response to Demo

Ok thanks so much! That will be perfect. And to answer tour earlier question, I wasn't "forced" to sync it to my mom's Dell; I just wanted to get the iPad up and running. ;)

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Sep 11, 2011 5:22 PM in response to Adamb14113

I was just teasing you ... it was my really bad attempt at a joke! 😁

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