Problem with syncing iDevices
I have an iPhone that syncs with iTunes on my desktop computer. I also have an iPad that has been set up the way I want it, and it shares the same apple ID. I have not been using icloud to share content between these two devices.
I connected the iPad to the desktop. iTunes opened, and immediately saw the iPad. It asked me if I want to set it up as a new iPad (I don't) or restore from a backup (there is no backup on the iPad on the desktop).
All I want to do is sync the iPad with the computer so that I can transfer some of the apps I just purchased and downloaded onto the desktop to my iPad. Why is this so difficult?
It seems that every time I try to sync these devices with a computer and add content it is an adventure!
I connected the iPad to the desktop. iTunes opened, and immediately saw the iPad. It asked me if I want to set it up as a new iPad (I don't) or restore from a backup (there is no backup on the iPad on the desktop).
All I want to do is sync the iPad with the computer so that I can transfer some of the apps I just purchased and downloaded onto the desktop to my iPad. Why is this so difficult?
It seems that every time I try to sync these devices with a computer and add content it is an adventure!
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No. Actually these two devices belong to my daughter. You gave an excellent memory!
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I understand that. My daughter is 12 and has only one computer. The iPad has not been connected or synced with any other computer. If it is set up like a new ipad, then it will wipe her iPad clean. Or am I wrong about this. This is what I am concerned about.
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Using the cloud to back up the iPad not only saves what is already on the iPad but if you leave iCloud set up on both devices it will preserve her data and apps. Since she is young this is a good way to ensure she won't lose something later by accident.
Once you have set up iCloud on both devices......go to settings-iCloud and turn off the toggles to things she doesn't need backed up I.e. Notes, Safari........then scroll down and click Storage and Backup and turn on automatic back up to ensure her devices are regularly backed up to the cloud.
Once you have set up iCloud on both devices......go to settings-iCloud and turn off the toggles to things she doesn't need backed up I.e. Notes, Safari........then scroll down and click Storage and Backup and turn on automatic back up to ensure her devices are regularly backed up to the cloud.
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So if I understand correctly:
Back up both iPhone and iPad to iCloud
Sync iPhone to desktop
Set up iPad as a new device on desktop
Sync iPad to desktop
Is this correct- both devices will have same content now?
Back up both iPhone and iPad to iCloud
Sync iPhone to desktop
Set up iPad as a new device on desktop
Sync iPad to desktop
Is this correct- both devices will have same content now?
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Waiting for my daughter to bring home her ipad so I can try the solutions out.
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