User level: Level 1 (4 points)I cannot switch on my old iPad probably because it is too old will it be possible to transfer data to my new iPad?
Posted on Nov 10, 2026 6:48 AM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Nov 10, 2026 6:58 AM in response to Carglas1949
Unless the "old" iPad can be turned-on and the associated device passcode used to unlock the device, you'll not be able to recover any information or files.
The iPad has an encrypted filesystem; the iPad Passcode unlocks the iPad's security chip (the Secure Enclave) within which the only copy of the encryption keys, needed to decrypt any locally stored data, is stored. Unless the iPad is running normally and you are able to enter the Passcode, all data stored locally will remain beyond reach.
Hopefully you will have a pre-existing iCloud or iTunes backup of the iPad - as this can be restored to your new iPad:
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
If you don't have a backup of the old iPad - and cannot turn-on the old iPad - any data has been irretrievably lost.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391977