How do I sync my ipad to a used laptop without losing all my apps, music and photos stored on my ipad?
I have had my Ipad 2 for a few years and have stored all my music and photos on it. I recently was given my dad's laptop and would like to use it to store my photos and music now. How do I sync my Ipad to the laptop without losing all my stuff?
Hello kactfl
The first thing is in iTunes; make sure to check the box in Preferences that prevents syncing devices automatically. Then check out the 2nd article, it will get all of your purchased content like apps and music into iTunes. And then the last article will assist with getting the pictures off the iPad onto the computer.
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.
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