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Q: Syncing IPad Mini

Can you sync an IPad mini to your computer?  I downloaded a CD to my PC and synced my iphone but it did not transfer the music to my IPAD. (even though I have ICloud)

iPad, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 5, 2014 9:01 AM

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  • by Antonio Rocco,Solvedanswer

    Antonio Rocco Antonio Rocco Feb 5, 2014 9:14 AM in response to Madonnaj55
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    Feb 5, 2014 9:14 AM in response to Madonnaj55

    "Can you sync an iPad Mini to your Computer?"

     

    Yes. It's one of the things you should be doing with it anyway:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1386

     

    The music did not transfer because you need to transfer it off the CD into iTunes first. You have to install iTunes first of course. Once you've installed iTunes and transferred your Music you can connect your iPad Mini using the cable provided to your computer. Sync desired Music plus anything else (if you want to) to your iPad Mini.

     

    Remember an iDevice is not a storage device and any data you have on it (Music, Photos etc) will be lost forever if you've not backed it up to your computer and/or iCloud and preferably both.