iPad 3 won't restore apps from backup

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iPad 3 won't restore apps from backup

My iPad 3 screen cracked, so I backed it up (ios 6.0.0) and took it to the Apple store. The kind Genius replaced it free of charge! I took it home, and it had ios 6.0.0 on it, so I upgraded to 6.0.1. I tried to restore my original backup, but when I do none of my apps load. My settings, lock screen and background all load, but none of my purchased apps will transfer. At the end of the restore process, the ipad switches off which is strange, and when I turn it on I get the apple logo with the loading bar the first time I switch it on. The App Store icon shows that 10 apps need updating, but when I click on the App Store it says all my apps are up to date and I'm just stuck with the default apps.

I have tried forcing my iPad into Recovery Mode using these instructions - no luck. I also have the latest version of iTunes. Any suggestions?

iPad 2, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 6, 2012 2:30 AM

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Diavonex

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Nov 6, 2012 2:37 AM in response to themaxx77

Is this how you do it?

Restore from iTune Backup Step by Step

1. Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings

2. You'll be asked twice to confirm

3. You'll see Apple logo and progress bar

4. You'll see a big iPad logo on screen

5. Configuration start

6. Set language

7. Set country

8. Select Network and input Password>Join

9. Enable Location Service>Next

10. You'll be given 3 options (a) Setup as New iPad (b) Restore from iCloud Backup (c) Restore from iTune Backup

11. Select Restore from iTune Backup

12. You will see picture of USB cable pointing towards iPad

13. Connect iPad to iTune

14. Tap Continue (computer)

15. Restore iPad from Backup (computer)

16. See progress bar with estimated time (computer)

17. See Restore in Progress on iPad

18. See Apple logo

19. See Apple and Progress Bar

20. Slide to Unlock

21. Copying Apps back to iPad (computer)

22. You'll see Loading/Installing/Waiting below the Apps (iPad)

23. Sync Music/Podcast/Movies to iPad (computer)

24. Sync completed (computer)

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themaxx77 Author

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Nov 6, 2012 11:49 AM in response to Diavonex

I followed your instructions, got to step 21, and then manually had to select the apps to copy to my iPad. Is that correct?

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Diavonex

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Nov 6, 2012 3:34 PM in response to themaxx77

If your iTune Backup is properly done and not corrupted, step 21 to 24 is part of the restoring process. There's no necessity to do it manually.

The apps will restore page by page (see attach picture)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%206/9a227b509c8b5ebeed1 6326626968a04.jpg

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robogobo

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Jan 31, 2013 1:52 PM in response to themaxx77

I'm having the same issue with my iPad Mini. I actually has the Mini for a month on 6.0.2, and when I tried to do an over the air update, it failed and rebooted to the connect to itunes screen. I've tried a dozen times restoring from a backup of the Mini, which failed, as well as from a backup of my iPad 2. I can't imagine what's causing the backup problems. The strangest part is that the Application data is restored, but the Applications are not (I know this because the data is there when I manually install the App).

I had over 150 Apps which I dread installing and reorganizing, when it should simply work as it's supposed to. Any ideas?

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