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Transfer data from iPad Pro to new 10.2” iPad

Can I transfer data to my new smaller 10.2” iPad from my iPad Pro? I’m asking because my current iPad Air 2 that’s being replaced doesn’t have as much data as the Pro, due to capacity constraints, so I thought I’d transfer data from the Pro to the newer iPad if that doesn’t complicate the process.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Nov 22, 2021 6:18 AM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2021 6:26 AM

If the data stored on your current iPad is less (in total) than the capacity of your replacement iPad - yes, you should be able to transfer your data.


These support pages should get you started with setup of your replacement iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

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Nov 22, 2021 6:26 AM in response to Barry Hanna

If the data stored on your current iPad is less (in total) than the capacity of your replacement iPad - yes, you should be able to transfer your data.


These support pages should get you started with setup of your replacement iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from iPad Pro to new 10.2” iPad

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