"I've been syncing my iPad Pro with laptop, but now I want to sync it with my new desktop too. How can I accomplish this without wiping any data on my iPad?"
Syncing iPad to new computer can be a confusing task, especially when you don't want to lose any data on your iPad. Usually, when you connect iPad with a new computer and start syncing, iTunes would offer you to "erase and replace" all the content on the device with the data in the new computer's iTunes library. Of course, you don't want to losing everything on your iPad. So let's go ahead and see how you can sync iPad with new computer without deleting any data.
With just a few simple clicks, FonePaw DoTrans (opens new window) can help you backup iPad to new computer and transfer photos, videos, music and more from iPad to new PC. Most importantly, unlike iTunes, this program won't overwrite or erase any files on your iPad. Since FonePaw DoTrans works with all models of iPad, iPhone and iPod running iOS 6 to iOS 12, you can use this program to sync iPhone to new computer (opens new window). Download and try.
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# Sync iPad with New Computer without Losing Data
1. Use USB cable to connect iPad with new computer
Launch FonePaw DoTrans on your computer. Then, connect iPad to the computer with a USB cable. After the device is detected, you'll see the picture below:
2. Sync iPad to computer
Here I'd like to show you two ways to sync iPad to new computer without erasing data. Find and click "Toolbox" > "Transfer Data to Folder" button. Then, click "Start" and choose an output folder to save iPad files on your computer. In this way, you can backup photos, contacts, text messages, and media files to your new computer safely.
Note: If you want to selectively sync iPad files to new computer, you can click every tab in the left column respectively to sync iPad. Select the files you need and then click "Export to PC".
Please keep your iPad connected while transferring. When the transfer finished, you can click "Open Folder" to straightly find iPad data on your new computer.
All in all, if you wan to sync iPad to new computer, FonePaw DoTrans (opens new window) is worth considering as an alternative to iTunes. Moreover, if you have just bought new an new iPad Pro, iPad mini 4 or iPad Air 2, this program can helps you add music, movies, contacts and more to your new device. Just use it, enjoy it and share your good experience.