The following steps explain how to sync information between iOS devices using iTunes.
This is often done when getting a new iOS device and the information (Apps, Photos, Music) from the old device needs to be transferred to the new one.
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- Open iTunes
- Open the Preferences window
- Windows
- Press Alt on the keyboard.
- Click Edit.
- Mac
- Click Edit on the top left corner of the screen
- Windows
- Click Preferences.
- Click the Devices tab.
- Make sure the Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically box is checked.
- Click OK.
- Connect the old device to your computer with a USB cable.
- Click the device icon on the top left hand side of iTunes, and then click Summary.
- Click Back up Now.
- When the back up is finished, unplug the device and plug in the new device with a USB cable.
- Click Restore Backup…
- Choose the Backup you would like to restore then click Restore.