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The easiest way is to (1) make a backup of the iPad2. Then, after you get the iPad Air, (2) plug it into your iTunes and elect to "Restore From Backup." This will result in your new iPad Air being an exact replica of your iPad2.
Then, once that is done, remove the apps from the iPad 2 that you don't want on it and hand it over to your granddaughter. If you keep it on your account/Apple ID, she can continue to use your apps.
Hi Marilyn - great advice as usual! I plan to replace my iPad 2 w/ an Air early next year and will follow the same directions as given above, i.e. 'Restore From Backup' - likely will give my wife the iPad 2 to read books & mags (not as easy for her on the Mini).
But concerning the second point about keeping the same Apple ID (once deleting apps not felt needed) for those who may be thinking about this same iPad transfer - for those getting a 'hand down' device w/ someone else's ID, any updates to present apps will require knowing the password to that account, once known, then other apps (whether purchased previously) or whether wanted to be bought (if there is a charge) will then be possible - how to deal w/ such a situation? Just felt that those making this switch (which may be many) should be aware of the implications - please correct me if I'm wrong on my thinking here - Dave
Dang it! I type so slow!
So, in essence - what twerppoet said.
Marilyn