Want to update but desktop I sync with has died... & now replaced with a laptop
I replaced the computer I usually sync my iPad with, as it was getting on a bit. As a result I haven't syncronised the iPad for a long time. I have lots of apps and data within apps which i would like to keep.
I've had an idea which is;
Plug iPad into new laptop
Change it to manual sync & edit, to prevent it syncing and losing info
Backup the iPad on this laptop through iTunes
Then restore the iPad using iTunes on the laptop
Would this work?
Thanks in advance
Nick
That message means that you have to restore the iPad now. There was a problem with the update. So connect the iPad to your computer and restore your iPad.
You can read bout it here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414
If that does not work you will need recovery mode. You can read about it here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
Or you can follow these Recovery Mode Instructions
Disconnect the USB cable from the iPad, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off iPad: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for iPad to turn off.
If you cannot turn off iPad using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the iPad turns off, release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to iPad. When you reconnect the USB cable, iPad should power on.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the recovery mode alert that iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode.
Use iTunes to restore iPad.
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