Setting up a new iPad is pretty simple Turn on the iPad → select the Language, Country/Region → set up manually, or use Quick Start You can also move existing data from an old device (iPad/Android tablet) or backup.
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Right way to set up an iPad for the first time
What you’ll need
Wi-Fi network – You’ll need to connect to a stable network during the setup. So ensure that you have the Wi-Fi or hotspot connection and password ready. Apple ID and Password – If you have an Apple ID, make sure that you remember the credentials. Otherwise, you can create one during the setup. Back up – If you want to transfer data from an older iPad, you’ll need its backup. For an Android tablet, you’ll need the Android device handy during setup.
Set up a new iPad
Set up the iPad manually
If you want to set this device as new, select Don’t Transfer Apps & Data → sign in with your Apple ID, or create a new one → read Terms and Conditions and tap Agree to accept.
You can turn on VoiceOver or Zoom from the Hello screen to facilitate visually impaired users. Triple-click the top button, or Triple-click the Home button. Tap the blue accessibility icon on the Quick Start screen to set up Accessibility Options.
Now, keep tapping Continue or follow the on-screen instructions to set up various settings, from Siri to the display option. Finally, tap “Get Started” to enjoy your new iPad in all its glory.
Set up iPad with Quick Start
If you have another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 11, iPadOS 13, or later, Quick Start can be a handy tool to automatically set up the new iPad. Just make sure that your current device’s Bluetooth is turned on.
How to set up a new iPad from an old iPad
There are multiple methods to restore/transfer data to a new iPad
Quick Start – As explained above, set up using the old iPad. iCloud – Transfer data and purchased content from a previously taken iCloud backup. iTunes or Finder – Restore from the backup made with iTunes or Finder.
Whichever methods you choose, remember, you’ll need:
An active Wi-Fi/Hotspot network and its password. The Apple ID and password used on the previous device or for iCloud backup.
Move data to the iPad from an Android device
Transferring data from iOS/iPadOS/iCloud is pretty seamless, thanks to Apple’s extensive ecosystem. However, when it comes to moving data from Android to iPad, you’ll need the assistance of Apple’s app, Move to iOS. It ensures that the move is secure and simply done. You can transfer:
Contacts, Message history, Camera photos and videos, photo albums, Files and folders, Accessibility settings, Display settings, Web bookmarks, Mail accounts, and calendars.
But before you start the transfer, here’s what you’ll need to do:
Turn on Wi-Fi on your Android device. Plug both the iOS and Android devices into power. Ensure that your iPhone has enough space to accommodate your Android device’s external SD card data.
Happy using! Now that your iPad is ready, I hope you can do wonders with it. In case you need more assistance, here are some guides that could help you out.
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