iPad Pro (9.7-inch)Setting Up iPad with Quick Start

When setting up your new device, you will be prompted by your old device to allow it to automatically transfer your user information to your new device. Follow these steps to use the Quick Start feature.

When setting up your new device, you will be prompted by your old device to allow it to automatically transfer your user information to your new device. Follow these steps to use the Quick Start feature.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - Place your current iPad you'd like to use for setup next to your new iPad.
  1. 1 - Place your current iPad you'd like to use for setup next to your new iPad.
    • Note: To use Apple's Quick Start feature, both devices must be operating on iOS 11 or higher.
  2. 2 - From your current iPad, tap Continue on the Set Up New iPad pop-up.
  3. 3 - Position the image on your new iPad in the viewfinder of your current iPad device to authenticate your connection.
  4. 4 - Tap Set Up for Me on your current iPad.
    • Note: If your current iPad has a device passcode enabled, you will be prompted to enter it. Regardless, follow any additional onscreen prompts to complete iPad setup.
  5. 5 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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