HT4137 i have purchase another family ipad do I restore from backup or setup as a new ipad

I have purchased another family iPad. When I setup do I restore from the backup of our other iPad or set the new one up as a new iPad?

if you want all your apps and data on the new iPad from your old one, choose Restore from update. If don't want to and don't apps and your data on it, choose setup as new iPad.
If you choose Restore from backup:
You will be asked to restore backup from iCloud or from your iTunes library.
If you choose to restore it from iTunes library, connect it to your computer and open iTunes. Right click your iPad icon on devices lost and choose Restore. Choose the back up you want To restore it, and it should be restoring.
If you choose iCloud, you will be asked to sign in your iCloud account. Choose the backup you want, and it should be restoring.

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Hi i have a question, I'm trying to back up my iPhone to iTunes but it says restore from backup or setup up as new device. if i setup as new device will everything be deleted? if yes then how would i back it up without anything being deleted

Hi i have a question, I'm trying to back up my iPhone to iTunes but it says restore from backup or setup up as new device. if i setup as new device will everything be deleted? if yes then how would i back it up without anything being deleted

Following is a link to instructions on how to backup (either via iTunes and via iCloud) http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

Backing up an iPad/iPhone and Restoring from Backup

To preface this post, I have always had Apple products and currently own an iPhone, iPad and MacBook Pro. I have also spent about 4 hours on the phone with Apple support staff and they recommended I make a post on the Apple Support Forums.
Basically, this is a warning that when you backup your iPad or iPhone, Apple only backups contacts, notes, photos, calendars, and mail.
According to the third representative I spoke to, Apple does not, I repeat DOES NOT, actually back up music and playlists in your iTunes on your devices or backup the apps you have on them.
I had to get my iPad replaced because the smart cover was corroding and I did a full backup before I brought my iPad in to the Apple store. When I tried to restore from backup, everything but my iTunes libraries and my apps reappeared. For most, the iTunes wouldn't matter, but I was using a newish computer and had not yet organized my music library, although I had transferred all the songs back from an external drive. The apps are always a pain, since you have to manually download all of the ones you want after going to your purchases in the iTunes store.
However, a helpful thing I did learn, despite the fact that all my music from my iPad was gone, was that you can restore old playlists by quitting iTunes and going to Finder > Home > Music > iTunes and selecting iTunes Music Library.xml and dragging it to the desktop. Then you open iTunes and click File > Library > Import Playlist and select iTunes Music Library.xml from your desktop.
Anyway, this is one of the first times I have been thoroughly fed up with Apple: if their policy is to not back up music or apps when a user clicks backup, then they need to make it clear. Before I restored from backup, those files appeared in my iTunes as if they existed, although according to my Apple representative, they never did.

All the information about what gets backed up is available from Apple. Here's the article explaining what is contained in iTunes backups (see "iTunes will back up the following information"):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
Most people will not have the unfortunate coincidence that you had wherein you wanted to restore a backup because your iPad needed replacement and simultaneously had an issue with your computer that had been storing your music.
So although the iTunes backup does not contain your music, you could subscribe to iTunes Match as described here and get that music all stored in the iCloud for you.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4914
I hope this helps.

When I connect my iPad to my PC im receving the "Setup as a new iPad" option

My ipad seems to be working just perfect all data and music is there, the problem is when i plug it to the PC, i receive in iTunes the windows to chose Setup as a new iPad or Restore from this back up.
what is the problem? how can i fix it? i affraid to chose restore and then data be lost.

Well have you ever synced with iTunes before? You don't say that you did and if you did that - would be a really strange message to get from iTunes. You are asking what the problem is, but you're not providing enough information.
On the other hand that message is completely normal if you have never synced with iTunes before. If you have been using your iPad for some time without syncing, iTunes does not recognize your iPad as belonging to it because it doesn't at this point.
This well help you in making the iPad and iTunes compatible again.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
If I am misinterpreting your statements, post back again.

I have purchased and installed 'make me older' but it is not displaying on my new IPAD

I have purchased and dowloaded the app ' make me older' but it is not displaying on my desktop

Did you purchase it one the iPad, or one iTunes? If via iTunes, you'll need to sync. If via the iPad, do a search by swiping right from the home page.

Bookmarks have disappeared on two machine unable to restore from backup folder in Firefox. How can I restore my bookmarks?

All my bookmarks have disappeared on two machines. I tried used the restore function it did not work, and I tried to updated my Plugins and for some reason Firefox would not register the updates . How can I restore my bookmarks?

Immediately backup the profiles on both machines. Keep the profile backup files and folders somewhere safe outside the Firefox program and profile paths. The Windows Desktop would be a suitable location.
* see [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
* also note the information on bookmarks [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]]
Do you use Firefox sync ?
*[[Firefox Sync - Take your bookmarks, tabs and personal information with you]]
that is not itself a backup, but you may consider the synced second device to be a backup
Restored bookmarks overwrite the existing bookmarks. You may still have some left, but unfortunately you could have overwritten most or all of them with corrupt copies. If you backup the profile at least you have access to copies of whatever automatic backups were made. Note in future that it is good practice to periodically make backups.
Post back again once you have backed up the profiles, and read the linked articles.

Ipad stuck in restore from backup loop

my son's ipad was having some error messages when plugged in to sync, since we are going on a long road trip, i decided to try to restore from a previous backupo n the computer it is synced to. did so, but is stuck in a continuous backup loop, and doesnt restore games and settings.
how do i get it working and restored correctly before 4 am tommorrow morning?
ipad2, latest OS...

Is this how you restore from iTune Backup?
1. Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings
2. You'll be asked twice to confirm
3. You'll see Apple logo and progress bar
4. You'll see a big iPad logo on screen
5. Configuration start
6. Set language
7. Set country
8. Select Network and input Password>Join
9. Enable Location Service>Next
10. You'll be given 3 options (a) Setup as New iPad (b) Restore from iCloud Backup (c) Restore from iTune Backup
11. Select Restore from iTune Backup
12. You will see picture of USB cable pointing towards iPad
13. Connect iPad to iTune (make sure iTune is on standby)
14. Tap Continue (computer)
15. Restore iPad from Backup (computer)
16. See progress bar with estimated time (computer)
17. See Restore in Progress on iPad
18. See Apple logo
19. See Apple and Progress Bar
20. Slide to Unlock
21. Copying Apps back to iPad (computer)
22. You'll see Loading/Installing/Waiting below the Apps (iPad)
23. Sync Music/Podcast/Movies to iPad (computer)
24. Sync completed (computer)

I have lost Mail on my IMac following restoration from backup

I have lost Mail from my Imac and cannot seem to be able to get it back any suggestions. I am operating on MAC OS X 10.6.8

Hello
have a look at this discution
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3141894?start=0&tstart=0
or to run manualy software update tool
from "GO" menu -> go to folder /System/Library/CoreServices/ then look a list for softwareupdate application
HTH
Pierre

Backed up iPad, Replaced iPad, Restored from Backup...50 Books Missing???

I recently replaced my iPad.
Before taking my iPad in I backed it up.
When i got my new iPad home, I restored from backup.
50+ books are missing?????
What's going on!?!?

iBooks (and other iTunes downloads e.g. music, films, apps etc) aren't included in the backup. As well as backing up did you do File > Devices > Transfer Purchases to copy them, and your other iTunes downloads, over to your computer's iTunes ? If they are still in the store then you should be able to re-download them via the Purchased tab in the ibookstore in the iBooks app, or via the Purchased link under Quick Links on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page on your computer's iTunes.

Hi, I have two iPads, two separate accounts I have purchased apps on one Acc. and would like to use them on my second iPad. How is this possible

I have two iPads, two separate accounts I have purchased apps on one Acc. and would like to use them on my second iPad. How is this possible

If you go to Settings > iTunes & AppStore , you can sign out from your account, and sign in with the one you've used to purchase apps.This will not remove any apps you already have on it.
Then you can go to AppStore and download apps you've purchased (either via "Purchased" button in "Updates", or simply search for them and download them.
That way you can have multiple accounts' apps on your iPad. When updating, you will be prompted for the credentials for account you've purchased given App with.

I've had to reset my ipad to factory settings and restore from backup (have also got new softwear) my passcode is now not working - any ideas on the default?

i've had to reset my ipad to factory settings and restore from backup (have also got new softwear) my passcode is now not working - any ideas on the default?

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My old iPad 2 is updated to ios 7.1.2 but I have a new 4 which is only compatible with 7.0.4 from setup. How can I backup my account to the new iPad with this incompatibility?

My old iPad 2 is updated to ios 7.1.2 but I have a new 4 which is only compatible with 7.0.4 from setup. How can I backup my account to the new iPad with this incompatibility?

What you need to do is temporarily set up your new 4. Just long enough to update the operating system. Then you can erase all content and settings - which puts it back to its out of box state, then set it up again, this time restoring it from the backup of your two.
So, using the same Apple ID on both - just to keep things easy - set up your 4. Just basically choose 'set up as new' to activate it, then immediately update the iOS to 7.1.2.
then erase all content and settings, which puts it back to 'llike new'...but the operating system will not reset, it'll remain 7.1.2
Then set it up again, this time choosing to 'restore from the backup' of your 2 and your 4 will be a near clone of your two.

I have installed the LATEST VERSION of itunes in my windows and i bought the new ipad with retina display ,i had moved music into the ipad from my windows through the itunes but I DONT KNOW HOW TO MOVE THE VIDEOS IN MY VIDEOS LIBRARY OF MY COMPUTER TO MY

i have installed the LATEST VERSION of itunes in my windows and i bought the new ipad with retina display ,i had moved music into the ipad from my windows through the itunes but I DONT KNOW HOW TO MOVE THE VIDEOS IN MY VIDEOS LIBRARY OF MY COMPUTER TO MY

Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 n above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

TS1718 I have purchased two complete albums in the last three weeks, old Bob Seger and new Maroone 5, both have the same issue, only a few songs will play and will skip over the rest of the songs on IPod and on computer????

I have purchased two complete albums in the last three weeks, old Bob Seger and new Maroone 5, both have the same issue, only a few songs will play and will skip over the rest of the songs on IPod and on computer????

Assuming you are in a region where you are allowed to redownload your past music purchases, delete the corrupt tracks from the music section of your iTunes library, close & then reopen iTunes, go to the iTunes Store home page, click the Purchased link from the Quick Links section in the right-hand column, then select Music and Not on this computer. You should find download links for your tracks there.
While downloading select Downloads in the left-hand column and make sure Allow Simultaneous Downloads is unchecked. This seems to help with partial downloads...
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HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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I had to restrore my IPad 1 after loading 5.0.1 as it crashed whilst trying to re-sync. Now I have re-synced 4 times. ITunes just creates a new backup version each time but won't move on. It keeps prompting me to restore from backup

This is the problem I have and what it looks like. Everytime I hit continue I restore from a back up, create a new back up (as time stamped) and then end up back at the same starting point

Having tried various things (backing up to a different Mac, restoring the iPad to its original settings - thus wiping all content from the iPad-, trying to restore from an older backup predating the problem etc), all to no avail, I took the plunge and chose "Set Up as a new iPad".
This seems to have fixed the problem and turned out to be a fairly minor pain:
all GoodReader documents, recent photos/videos taken with the iPad and app groups were reinstated following a USB-cable sync with my main Mac.
but I had to re-select which music, photos, podcasts.
Now everything seems to be back to normal.
Good luck!

HT4137 i have purchase another family ipad do I restore from backup or setup as a new ipad

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