How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad

Summary

If you've just upgraded to a new iPad Air or Retina iPad mini from an older generation iPad, you may be confused on how to transfer all your data from iPad to iPad. Read this post to figure it out.

July 24, 2014

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Download and install AnyTrans to freely transfer and manage your data on your iPad after reading this article on how to transfer data from iPad to iPad.

Finally, you bought yourself a brand new iPad Air, but now what might bother you is, how to transfer your data from your old iPad to new iPad Air? In the following iPad to iPad transfer tutorials, I will show you how to transfer data from old iPad to your new iPad with iCloud and iTunes. In addition, I also introduce you another alternative way - with iMobie's AnyTrans.

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How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with iTunes

  • Launch iTunes > Connect the old iPad to the computer.
  • Right-click the iPad in the iTunes sidebar > Choose "Back Up" > Let the iPad backup finish within iTunes > Keep iTunes open but disconnect the old iPad from the computer.
  • Turn the new iPad on > At the "Set Up iPad" screen choose "Restore from iTunes Backup" > "Next".
  • Connect the new iPad to the computer > Choose the most recent backup from the restore menu.
  • Click "Continue" , and do not disconnect the iPad until the transfer is completed.
How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with iTunes

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Note: We all know that iTunes is too large a program to run. It often takes up much of the CPU usage and slow down your PC. If you do not want to run iTunes you can move to the second way - Transfer data from iPad to iPad with iCloud.

How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with iCloud

  • Have iCloud set up on both of your iPad.
  • Launch "Settings" and tap on iCloud on old iPad>Tap on "Storage & Backup".
  • Tap on "Back Up Now" to initiate a manual iCloud back up> Wait till the backup finished.
  • Choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" at the "Set Up iPad" screen on your new iPad> Tap "Next".
  • Login to your iCloud account > Choose the most recent backup from the old iPad you just made>Tap on "Restore" to transfer the data from the old iPad backup to the new iPad.
How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with iCloud

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Note: As we all know that there are some limits on using iCloud. You have only 5 GB space and need to pay for the exceeded part; Both of your iPad need to be with iOS 5 or later; Service is unavailable without Wi-Fi. That's why I introduce you the third way - With AnyTrans.

How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad with AnyTrans

  • Launch AnyTrans > Connect your two iPads to computer.
  • How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad

    How to Transfer Data from iPad to iPad

  • Choose data you want to transfer > Select specific data you need.
  • Tap Send To Device button to transfer data from old iPad to new iPad.

Comparing the above three ways, it is obvious that transfer data with AnyTrans is much easier, why not have a try now!

The Bottom Line

Download and install AnyTrans now to get your data from old iPad to your new iPad. Please be free to contact with us by sending an Email or leaving a comment in comment section. At the same time, don't forget to share this tutorial to others.

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