HT204411 Is it better to setup a new iPad from iTunes with the computer or backup from iCloud

I Got a new iPad air 2. Should i set it up as a restored backup from iCloud or iTunes

Restoring from iTunes backup is a lot faster.
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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I accidentally set up my new ipad in itunes under the name of my existing ipad and need to set it up as a new device. Help. I cannot find a way to start fresh.

I accidentally set up my new ipad in itunes under the name of my existing ipad and need to set it up as a new device. Help. I cannot find a way to start fresh.

That's probably not a good idea to try to share apps since you will have to switch ID's each time you update apps and sync apps from iTunes.
And technically - according to Apple's terms - you cannot share apps using different ID's. You can actually lock yourself out of an ID for 90 days if you switch ID's and if you associate the iPad with another ID.
The bold type is a copy and paste from the site that I referenced below.
When you turn on iTunes Match or Automatic Downloads, or when you download past purchases on an iOS device or computer, that device or computer becomes associated with your Apple ID. This article describes how to manage these associations.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4627

In between my new iPhone and a old one, I used a replacement iPhone. On the replacement phone there were two backups created. I have a new iPhone now, but only the 2 old backups from my replancement phone. How do I get a older backup on my new phone?

In between my new iPhone and a old one, I used a replacement iPhone. On the replacement phone there were two backups created. I have a new iPhone now, but only the 2 old backups from my replancement phone. How do I get a older backup on my new phone?

Not sure where you backup to.
ITunes keeps the latest backup only.
Icloud keeps the 3 last backup.

I have new iPad and iPhone4 ,both the same carrier aim from Egypt , I have hotspot in my iPhone but I don't have in iPad , I want to know why?

I have new iPad and iPhone4 ,both the same carrier aim from Egypt , I have hotspot in my iPhone but I don't have in iPad , I want to know why?

Have you subscribed to a tethering plan for your iPad?

I've just setup my new iPad Air. With new Apple ID ect everything working fine, but I can't redeem my iTunes voucher it says wrong password/ user name but they are not wrong. I've reset password same problem anyone help?

II've just setup a new iPad Air for my daughter with a new apple ect, everything is working fine, but I can't get it to redeem the I tunes voucher. It asks for I'd and password, put them in and comes up with wrong Id/password. They are not incorrect answers, but reset password just incase. Same problem. Also tried making another apple account. Same problem again can anyone help?? Please

Your iTunes Voucher is link to the old Apple ID.

How do I transfer my purchased apps from my old ipad to my new ipad? All with the same Apple ID and Itunes account.

I just purchased a new Ipad with 4G yesterday and I am trying to transfer my purchased apps from my old Ipad to the new one. We have one Apple ID and one Itunes account that we are using.

Connect the old iPad to your computer, launch iTunes and then sync the iPad. A backup will be created when you sync the iPad and your purchased apps should transfer into your iTunes library on the computer. Just to be safe - manually transfer the purchases as well.
After the sync completes - right click on the iPad name on the left side under "Devices" and select - Transfer Purchases. Let the process complete - and just because I am OCD - I would sync one last time. Eject the iPad and quit iTunes.
Then connect your new iPad to the computer and launch iTunes again. You will be given the opportunity to set up as new or to restore from the backup of the old iPad. Choose backup from the iPad - let the process complete - and then follow that with a sync with iTunes to put all of the content that was on the old iPad onto the new one.

New iPad And Itunes With an Ipod Touch

I currently have an Ipod Touch which I use and connect with to my backup PC. I want to purchase a new iPad and use it with my new PC running windows 7 and obviously another version of iTunes.
Can I do this and log into my itunes account on both of my PC's and keep them seperate like this?

Hello Dave_Beaudoin,
Can I do this and log into my itunes account on both of my PC's and keep them seperate like this?
Yes as long as you have authorized both computers with your iTunes account, you should be good to go.
B-rock

Tried restoring my new ipad using itunes. "The ipad "ipad" could not be restored. an unknown error occurred(1611). What now?

Tried restoring my new ipad. ipad could not be restored. error 1611. What now

I just had the same problem but managed to restore by:
- Download latest version of iTunes.
- Right- mousebutton on the iTunes-icon and choose "administrator"
- Use usb for ipad (docking).
- Use usb directly into pc, mac. Don't use from screen.
- When iTunes is "preparing iPad for restore" and the apple-symbol appears (that was the moment my iPad stopped to continue the restore), then push the rest and start button once at the same time. My iPad started to restore.
Good luck!

My new ipad is stuck with the itunes logo on it

My Mother got a new ipad2 for christmas. was getting it started for her and it is now stuck on the itunes screen with logo and a cord.

That indicates that it's gone into recovery mode : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
You will need to connect it to your computer's iTunes and you should then be able to reset the iPad and restore/resync your content to it

HT201442 Im trying to restore my ipone me downloading the newer version of itunes on the computer will it restore it?

I am trying to restore my phone and it is telling me that there is an error. How do i stop this?

Looks like you had installed newer version before, uninstall it - but not completely, and than intalled the older version again.I had this issue before. I had to completly uninstall the newer version through control panel, and than perfom search for itunes for all folders and manually delete all other itunes files. Once all this is done you should be able to install again. Hopefully this will solve the problem.

How do I sync playlists to iphone 4s from itunes with the new update

how do I add my top 25 playlist to my iphone I updated my itunes and now my playlists are not on my iphone. the only playlist that show now are the ones I made and i tried to select and sync the lists but their still not showing on my iphone.

I think that if you sync the iPhone the top 25 playlist would be updated and placed back to your iTunes library.

Does the new iPod only charge with the computer?

I have just recently purchased a video iPod. Soon after opening the box I realized that it did not come with a plug that would allow you to charge it using a power receptacle. The old iPod did. What is the point of having an iPod if it is not convenient to own one? If you have to carry around your computer just to charge it, why not just carry the computer with all of your songs loaded onto it? I and all who travel would like to know why the video iPod isn't as convenient as the old one.
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Here is a link to where you can get a power adapter for 6 bucks. It's the same thing but cheaper. I have one and it works perfect. It doesn's come with the usb cable so you have to use the one that came with the ipod.
http://www.handhelditems.com/apple-ipod-video-travel-charger-adapter-p-4669.html

Can you transfer music from one iPod to another (that having one of them set up as a NEW iPod and not signed in with the first) through iTunes on the computer?

My mom has an iPod 2nd gen. I have been using it this whole time until Christmas. I got an iPod 5th gen. We listen to the same type of music and hers is on iTunes on the computer. I want to have my own iPod (set up as new) not set up with her account. But I do not want to re-buy all of the music that is already on her iPod. Is there a way that I can transfer all of her music from iTunes on the computer to my iPod (using the computer). If so, then how? and if not, is there another way that is possible other than logging my iPod in with her account?

Copy the music for the old iPod to his computer by:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
Then sync the new iPod to that computer.

I have just setup a new ipad and the first app I downloaded was ibook. I pad says its installed but I can't find it. any suggestions please?

I have just setup a new ipad and first app I downloaded was ibook. my ipad says its installed but I can't find it. any suggestions please?

For some reason this happens to some people. The one thing that works is to reboot your iPad. To reboot: Press and hold BOTH the power and home buttons at the SAME time for at least 10 seconds (ignore the red slider) until the Apple Logo appears, then let go of both buttons and your iPad wil restart. Once it's back up, I'm betting you'll see iBooks.

HT201269 When I try to setup my new iPad air, I go through all the steps for the iCloud sign-in and choosing security questions and what not. But after I hit the agree to the terms and conditions... It says Apple ID could not be created because of a serve

When I try to setup my new iPad air, I go through all the steps for the iCloud sign-in and choosing security questions and what not. But after I hit the agree to the terms and conditions... It says Apple ID could not be created because of a server error. Have no clue what to do... I've restarted the iPad and get the same message. But my internet works just fine.

1. Turn router off for 30 seconds and on again
2. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

HT204411 Is it better to setup a new iPad from iTunes with the computer or backup from iCloud

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