How do I erase content from my old iPad without also erasing it from my new one?

I backed up my new iPad Air2 using iCloud and now want to erase all content from my old iPad. How can I do this without also erasing the content from my new iPad?

iPad Air, iOS 9.0.2

Posted on Apr 27, 2016 2:55 PM

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Apr 27, 2016 4:04 PM in response to jennyfromst. ives

Manipulating content on the old iPad will not affect content on the new iPad

Following instructions here should take care of it


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support



Explanation: I usually am concerned about things such as notes and pictures - however if they are on the new iPad - and that is synced to the cloud then signing out of iCloud on the old device will not affect anything

(I personally have switched out 4 phones like that)


Nice name by the way Jonny Ives has a special connection for Apple - google it if you would like 🙂

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