How do I prepare my iPad to give to a new owner?

What are the steps I must take to transfer all my apps and info to my new iPad from my ipad2? I want to give my iPad 2 to a family member and I want him to be able to have the iPad 2 to be like a brand new one so that he can set it up the way he wants.

Or. In settings on the pad. General, reset, tease all content and settings. Does it in a flash.
Before you do, transfer your purchases, upload your photos, and make a backup so you can set your new one up based on the backup.
Cancel your cell account. ( settings, cell, change accout, cancel)
Pull the sim. Keep it or throw it away.
Then clean it up so it's nice and shiny.

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My laptop quit so how do I connect my ipad and iPhone to the new one and make it work?

My laptop quit so how do I connect my ipad and iPhone to the new one and make it work?

Hello Tamthom,
It sounds like you would like to sync your phone to your new computer. I would start by using the following article to transer your iTunes and App Store purchases to your computer from your phone.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
Note: If you had content that was not purchased from the iTunes Store you will need to re import the content from its original media, to your iTunes library separately.
Then backup your device to iTunes with this article:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
After your puchases are transferred, and your device is backed up you can Erase and Sync the device, and restore your backup to it, that way moving forward you can sync it like you used to.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

How do I get my iPad to synch with my new computer? It keeps referring to my old computer.

How do I get my iPad to synch with my new computer? It keeps referring to my old computer.

IMO - and we are all entitled to our own opinions - I prefer to use iTunes. Heaven forbid if Apples servers ever go down - there will be mass hysteria and I have seen too many cases of "I just tried to restore from my iCloud backup and it have 8 gazillion app icons on the screen that say "waiting" - but once again - this is only my opinion.
And if you lose your Internet connection in the middle of an iCloud restore - what then? Nobody thinks of that kind of stuff - but hey - that's what makes this whole exchange of ideas so wonderful. We can all express our own opinions .... but that does not help you solve your situation.
What exactly is happening when you try to sync with iTunes? Maybe somebody can offer help instead of just useless opinions that do nothing to resolve your situation.

How do I prepare my ipad2 to give it to someone else?

What steps do I take to prepare my ipad2 to give it to someone else?

What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5661
Make sure you follow the steps to remove it from your iCloud.

Old computer dead. How do I sync my iPad's contents to a new computer?

My computer died, and all the data with it. Have a new computer with iTunes. How do I get the iPad do dump all its data to the new computer's iTunes?
Anyone?

This is one reason why maintaining a backup of all important data on your computer's hard drive is important stored on an external drive or some other external media used for backup purposes only which should include your iTunes library.
iTunes includes an option to transfer iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store from an iPod/iPhone/iPad, but this is for iTunes content that was purchased from the iTunes store only.
First you need to authorize your new computer with your iTunes account with iTunes. With your iPad connected and without syncing, at the iTunes menu bar go to File and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPad.
Before syncing contacts and calendar events with an empty supported address book and calendar application, enter one contact in the address book and one calendar event in the calendar application on your computer. This will provide a merge prompt with the first sync for this data, which you want to select.
Photos transferred from your computer via the iTunes sync/transfer process is a one way transfer process only. Photos transferred from your computer are optimized for viewing on the iPad as part of the iTunes sync/transfer process - the original resolution of these photos is reduced. There are 3rd party paid utilities available that provide for transferring this data in the opposite direction with an iPhone, but if successful the original resolution of these photos will be lost in the process. Photos store on your computer's hard drive should be included with your computer's backup also.

I just decommissioned my windows pc for a mac power book. How can I get my ipad to sync with the new computer without erasing all the apps and data on the ipad?

I just decomissioned my windows pc in favor of a new (to me) MacBook Pro. When I attempt to sync my iPad I get a warning that I will erase all content on the ipad in order to sync with the new computer. How do avoid erasing all the data on the iPad, and get the iPad and the new Mac/iTunes to be friends?

Best option is to use Windows Migration Assistant as Ralph noted.
Here's a better (updated) link to Windows Migration Assistant for Lion -> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4796
Or if you only want iTunes (Migration Assistant let's you choose) copy the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder from your PC to /Music/ on the Mac.
FYI: A MacBook is not a PowerBook. PowerBooks were discontinued in 2005.

How do i stop my ipad from asking for a new email password

My work email is on my ipad. I changed my password at work and it is asking for the new password on my ipad. It won't take my new password and it won't let me out of the loop to even use my ipad for anything, including disconnecting my email. How do I by pass the email password question so I can use my ipad?

OK, thanks much. Checked andadjusted setting and now all works like before. And you introduced me to a nice security setting I did not know existed and one I can set up easily if i need to . Thanks again.

I changed my ID and password for itunes on a new Sony Computer. I cna't figure out how to now change my ipad and iphone to this new id and password. How do I do this on ipad and iphone as old id keeps popping up?

I changed my Itunes ID and Password through a Sony Computer but now can't access itunes on my ipad or iphone. I can't locate the place on these two devices that allow me to change my ID and Password . Where do I go?

On each device - go to Settings>iTunes & App Store>Apple ID. Tap the old ID and sign out. Them sign in with new ID.
You have to perform this step on both devices in order to be signed in on each device.

I am buying an ipad 2 off my friend and is only 6 mths old. How can I register with Apple that I am the new owner of the Ipad2?

Do I login and rename the product as mine?

Hello henry lfrommiami,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where your iPhone gives you the message "No SIM Card installed" please follow the steps below.
Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Turn airplane mode on and then off again.
Restart your iPhone.
Check for a carrier settings update. Go to Settings > General > About. Install any available update.
Remove the SIM card and make sure that it's a valid SIM that your carrier provided. Also make sure that it's not damaged, worn, or modified. Then reinsert it.
A SIM tray that comes with one iPhone model won't necessarily work with a different iPhone model. When you insert the correct SIM tray, the SIM tray should be flush with the device.
If you have another SIM card, insert it. You can use a SIM card from any phone with the same format as your iPhone SIM card. If your iPhone works with that SIM card, contact the carrier that issued your original SIM card.
Restore the iPhone.
If you still see the issue, contact Apple support.
If you see 'No SIM' alert on iPhone
Cheers,
Alex H.

How to i sync my ipad and iPhone with my new computer?

I had them both synced to my laptop, then I got a new computer and I dont know how to sync them without deleting all of my songs

I found this guide very helpful when I bought a new computer and needed to sync my iPhone to it...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-31

HT1420 i recently had to buy a new home computer. How can I transfer my iPad programs, etc to my new computer and synch with it?

I recently had to purchase a new home computer and lost all my hard drive data. I want to transfer all my iPad data (contacts, files, etc) to my iTunes on this new computer. The Synch process will erase all iPad data and replace with what is on this computer. Is there a way to do what I want to do?

Your i-device was not designed for unique storage of your media. It is not a backup device and media transfer is designed for you maintaining a master copy of your media on a computer which is itself properly backed up against loss. Syncing is one way, computer to device, updating the device content to the content on the computer, not updating or restoring content on a computer. The exception is purchased content.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - only media purchased from iTunes Store
For transferring other items from an i-device to a computer you will have to use third party commercial software. Examples (check the web for others; this is not an exhaustive listing, nor do I have any idea if they are any good):
- Senuti - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
- Phoneview - http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
- MusicRescue - http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/products/musicrescue/ - Mac & Windows
- Sharepod (free) - http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2 - Windows
- Snowfox/iMedia - http://www.mac-videoconverter.com/imedia-transfer-mac.html - Mac & PC
- iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
- Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
- 2010 Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141 - dates from 2008 and some outdated information now.
Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
Get Your Music Off of Your iPod - http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Your_Music_Off_of_Your_iPod - I am not sure but this may only work with some models and not newer Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
Additional information here https://discussions.apple.com/message/18324797

How do I rehome my iPad from one computer to another?

I recently got a new iMac. My iPad is synced to iTunes on my old PC. How do I rehome my iPad to iTunes on my new new iMac?

There is this user-tip for syncing a device to a new computer : https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
If you haven't copied your library over from your old computer then there is this page as well for how you could do it : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

How do I reset used ipad mini that has previous owner apple id in it?

How do I reset used ipad mini that still has previous owners apple id in it?

Where is the id showing ? If the previous owner left it tied to his/her account in Settings > iCloud and has Find My iPad enabled on that screen then you will have to contact the previous owner, only he/she can remove the iPad from their account - it will need his account's password to log out directly on the iPad, or he can do it via http://www.icloud.com
iOS 7 and activation lock : Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account.

Sold my wifi iPad and reset b4 selling but new owner can't log into apple keeps asking for old( mine) Apple id

Sold my wifi iPad and reset b4 selling
New owner can't sign into his Apple ID keeps asking for old (mine) Apple ID
Thought would have erased with resetting iPad

Hello, your iPad is 'Activation Locked' as a part of 'Find My iPad'.
Log onto www.icloud.com, go to 'Find My iPhone'. Then select 'All Devices', your old iPad will probably show here, select 'Remove from Account'.
If there is no option to 'Remove from Account' ask the current owner to switch iPad off for a while, and remove from account should show in 5 minutes or so.

Trying to update system on 1st generation IPAD to give to my 5 year old to use. It is saying that i have purchases on this ipad that are not in my library which is odd because everything on the ipad was purchased current ID. How do I transfer to library?

Trying to update system on 1st generation IPAD to give to my 5 year old to use. It is saying that i have purchases on this ipad that are not in my library which is odd because everything on the ipad was purchased current ID. It is not telling me how to transfer them to library? Does anyone know?

Hi stefe109!
I believe this article can provide the information you are looking for:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

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