How to Transfer Data from iPhone to iPad Without iCloud

To transfer data from iPhone to iPad with iCloud, you can choose ways listed here to finish the process efficiently! To make it with one click, FoneTool mentioned in Method 1 might be the best choice.

By @Kathy Last Updated March 7, 2025

Transfer data from iPhone to iPad.

I have an iPhone and an iPad. I purchased a new iPad and want to transfer the data from my phone to the iPad. I used QuickStart but I did not get an option to transfer data directly from the phone - only through the cloud. Since the apps and some other data are different on my phone than my old iPad I want the phone apps and data on my new iPad. How can I do that?

- Question from Apple Community

When you get a new iPad, you might want to transfer all the data from your old iPhone to it. Or, after setting it up, you may prefer to selectively transfer photos, videos, and other files between your iPhone and iPad. As Apple's official data sync service, iCloud is a convenient option for some users.

However, its limited storage and reliance on wireless transfer can be frustrating for those who need to move large amounts of data. But don’t worry! This article will walk you through the detailed steps to transfer data between your iPhone and iPad without using iCloud.

1. How to transfer data from iPhone to iPad without iCloud [Recommended]

When you need to transfer everything iPhone to an iPad, especially for extensive files like photos, messages, or apps, using a professional transfer tool is a smart choice. Here we recommend FoneTool for you to make it. Its powerful features will never let you down!

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Now you can keep on reading to find the steps to sync your iPhone with your iPad.

Step 1. Connect 2 devices to the computer via 2 USB cables > If asked, tap Trust on your devices to continue.

Step 2. Launch FoneTool > Choose Phone Transfer > Go to iPhone to iPhone and click Get Started.

👉️ Tips:

If your iPhone and iPad have the same USB port and you have only one USB cable, you can connect your iPhone to the PC first > Go to Phone Backup > Full Backup to back up iPhone data without iCloud, then connect your iPad and go to My Backups to restore.
Restoring the full backup will wipe all your current iPad data.

Step 3. Confirm your source iPhone and targeted iPad > If necessary, enable Backup encryption to protect your private data > Click Start Transfer to transfer iPhone data to iPad without iCloud.

⚠️ Note: This transfer action will erase all data on your targeted iPad. If you have already set up it, you can go to Phone Backup and choose Selective Backup or Full Backup to back up your iPad first to avoid sudden data loss.

👉️ Tip: How to transfer files from iPhone to iPad without AirDrop? You can also use FoneTool to transfer photos, videos, music, ringtones, contacts, etc. from iPhone to iPad. Just go to Phone Transfer and choose iPhone to PC to transfer files from iPhone to PC, then go to PC to iPhone to transfer data from PC to your iPad.

2. How to transfer everything from iPhone to iPad via Quick Start

Apple offers a wireless transfer tool named Quick Start to help users make a full iOS data migration. You can use it to transfer your iPhone data to iPad during the setup process.

★Preparation:: • Confirm that your old iPhone is running with iOS 11 or later.; • Your old iPhone needs to connect to Wi-Fi and enable the Bluetooth option.; • Make sure both devices are close to each other and fully charged until the process is complete.

After verifying the information above, you can follow the steps below to transfer your data.

Step 1. Turn on your new iPad and put it near your old iPhone > Follow the onscreen instructions to set up it.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi connection or a cellular data network > Choose Transfer from iPhone to transfer your data, you must wait for the transfer to finish on both devices before they are ready for use.

👉️ Tip: The transfer time depends on the network quality and the size of the data. Typically, it takes around 20-30 minutes or even longer.

3. How to transfer apps from iPhone to iPad after setup with iTunes

If you're using Windows or macOS Mojave and earlier, you can transfer iPhone data to iPad via USB cables using iTunes. However, you can’t view the backup data until it's restored to a new iPad/iPhone.

👉️ Tip: If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you can use Finder to complete the transfer.

Step 1. Download iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to it with a USB cable.

Step 2. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner and then click Back Up Now under the Summary section to back up iPhone.

Step 3. When the backup is completed, you can unplug your iPhone and connect your iPad to the computer > Click the device icon > Click Restore Backup to finish the data transfer.

FAQs about how to copy iPhone to iPad

1. How to transfer photo from iPhone to iPad wirelessly?

Apple offers a built-in feature named AirDrop to help you transfer photos, contacts, etc. between Apple devices wirelessly. For more details, you can go to this how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using AirDrop guide, it also works for iPad models.

2. How to share mobile data from iPhone to iPad?

Ensure that the device you’re connecting to has Personal Hotspot enabled. Navigate to Settings > Personal Hotspot or Settings > Mobile Service > Personal Hotspot to check the Wi-Fi password and network name. Keep this screen open until your other device successfully connects to the hotspot.

Conclusion

Now you can know how to transfer data from iPhone to iPad without iCloud.

If you need to transfer a large amount of data, FoneTool, mentioned in Method 1, is a great choice. Its stable and secure wired connection allows you to complete the data transfer in a short time.
For users who only need to transfer a small amount of data during the setup process, Quick Start is a suitable option.
Additionally, if you have previously backed up your iPhone using iTunes, you can restore the iTunes backup to your iPad to complete the transfer.

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