User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have a new iPad mini (A17). Info was already transferred using Quick Start from my iPhone 16, but certain apps did not transfer.
How can I bring more apps and info over to the iPad mini?
Posted on Sep 24, 2026 5:06 AM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Sep 24, 2026 5:39 AM in response to Jibfl
QuickStart “Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.
Apps are also not directly transferred between devices. For Apps, the QuickStart transfer process creates a record of the Apps that are installed on the donor iPad - and it is this record of installed Apps that is transferred to the target (new) device. For Apps that are (a) still available for download from the App Store, and (b) are compatible with the target device, the corresponding Apps are automatically downloaded and installed from the App Store.
Not all Apps will necessarily continue to be available. Apps may have been removed or retired from the App Store by the respective App Developer. Some Apps may have been abandoned - and may not be compatible with the new device. Where a compatible App is not available, you’ll not be able to transfer/install the App.
User level: Level 10 (187,102 points)Sep 24, 2026 5:25 AM in response to Jibfl
depend on the apps some have developers who don't allow them to be installed on non iphone devices
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364086