I bought iPad 2 but it is very poor during lectures, very poor camera and storing A4 papers very imprecise. I have over 100 Apps, done all email settings and other things — probably over 10 hours' tuning. I don't want to do it again. How can I get my settings from my old iPad to my new iPad?
I don't have yet a Mac -computer but my friends have. My friend said that it would be easy if I had a Mac -computer so I am wondering whether only easy way is to get a Mac to get things synced fast?!
P.s. I have also a license to Windows 7 Professional. If all I need is actually just iTunes, I could virtualize W7pro and install iTunes to get things configured. Does it work?
Best Answer
If you have iOS 5 or 6 installed on your iPad, you can use the iCloud Backup functionality to transfer all your settings and apps, without the need for another computer. When you set up your new iPad, it will ask whether you want to set it up as a new iPad, or restore from an iTunes or iCloud backup.
Restoring from an iCloud backup will restore nearly everything, with the exception of any saved Wi-Fi or other passwords, which you'll have to re-enter. Alternately, doing a backup and restore from iTunes on a Mac or PC will restore passwords if you encrypt the backup.
Apple's support site has more details in this article: iOS: Transferring information from your current iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device.