How to upgrade to iPad Air, saving, transferring, selling?

[Hivoltage]

I am sure there are a great set of instructions out there but darn if I can find them. I am selling my 4th Gen and buying the 5th or Air. How do I save everything on the old one, get the old one ready to sell and have the new one set up just like the old one. I prefer to do this on the computer through iTunes. Thanks for the help in advance!!!

 

[Unleashed]

all you have to do is open itunes and press backup, this saves everything on your device.. thats all you need to do

 

[Hivoltage]

Then do I set up my new one as New.....or Restore from Itunes Backup? Then just hit Restore Ipad to get it ready to sell? Thanks!

 

[J. A.]

If you want the information of your first iPad on the new one, restore from a backup.

On the "old" device, go to Settings - General - Reset - Erase all content and settings. If your software was iOS 7x, you'll have to enter Apple ID and password, in case "Find my iPad" was enabled in iCloud.

That will remove any information on it, and the next owner can set it up without problems.

 

[Hivoltage]

Great...Thank You!!

 

[J. A.]

Glad to help.

 

[Mickey330]

As a caution, before you do the "Erase All Content and Settings" option - the iPad will prompt you to turn off the "Find My iPad" security feature; the reset will not run with that on.

And, you'll want to turn off "Find My iPad" anyway. With the new security features of iOS 7, if you leave that on and sell/give your iPad to another, they will not ever be able to restore or upgrade that iPad unless they have your Apple ID.

Again, it's a security feature so that someone can't steal your idevice and then restore it so you can never find it again.

Bottom line - when selling or giving away an iPad, ensure you have turned the "Find My iPad" feature off. Save you and the new owner a bunch of headaches...

Marilyn

 

[J. A.]

This is what I also thought, until recently.

Apple Support gives the advice I posted. Please look at it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

 

[richgalen]

I transferred my iPad 3 to my iPad Air on Friday using iTunes on my Windows 7 PC.. It seemed a lot - a LOT - easier than when I went from the iPad 1 to the 3. I had a bit of a problem transferring my old B&W murder mysteries, but got it figured out and now my new iPad is set up and running great. Now ... about that jailbreak!

 

[Mickey330]

This is what I also thought, until recently.

Apple Support gives the advice I posted. Please look at it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

I know - I was just pointing out (for emphasis) that you must turn off "Find My iPad" else the "erase all" won't work. You'll get an error notice telling you to turn off the security feature. Once the feature is off, then you can proceed with the erasure. And, yes, you must use your Apple ID and password to turn off the feature...

Then, I added a general precaution to all that turning off "Find My iPad" on an iOS 7 running device is the not-to-be-missed step in transferring an iDevice to another.

We're saying the same things. I was just re-emphasizing this because (1) this security feature is new to iOS 7 and (2) I just did this process yesterday when I gave my iPad 3 to my brother.

Marilyn

 

[J. A.]

Sorry, I should have read your advice more thoroughly. You're right.

 

[Diane B]

Good reminder Marilyn--i had missed that in prep for transfer. Sitting here waiting for deliver of my Air and making sure both all ipads are ready for transfer.