Set up as new iPad or restore from back up?

[nataliamck]

I have a quick question. I did a search but couldn't find an answer.

I did backed up my iPad 2 before selling it and I will be getting the new iPad on Friday.

The only thing I want from my previous iPad are my Pages documents and contacts. All apps/photos/other things I don't need on my new iPad.

So, can I set up as a new iPad and back up only documents and contacts. Or can I back up from a previous iPad but choose what I do and do not want?

Hope this makes sense :-/

 

[phillyred79]

I believe you can check or uncheck apps from your latest iPad 2 back-up in iTunes so when you sync your new iPad only those apps will transfer over.
I don't recall how exactly, but perhaps this link will help:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2431321?start=0&tstart=0

 

[nikhsub1]

It is my opinion not to restore. I use exchange to sync contacts and calendars so that is not an issue - Cant you just email your pages docs to yourself? AFAIK you can not pick and chose what to restore, it's an all or nothing deal. I suppose you could restore and see how it goes and if it acts weird just restore and setup as new. Typically I don't like to restore to different hardware but that is just me.

 

[master-ceo]

I think i'm going to set up as new and delete my backup. I need to purge my iPad and my macbook.

 

[powerbook911]

You lose so much app data and whatnot if you don't restore.

Honestly, I have kept my iPad pretty controlled. It is my iPhone that has a lot of old stuff. My iPad not so much.

Therefore, I'm going to do a restore and save headaches.

 

[Surf Monkey]

I'll be restoring mine.

 

[FamiliaPhoto]

In my experience it is best to start fresh and not restore. That is what I do for my iPhones as well. The new device seems to perform better when not restored.

 

[TexasChemE]

I will be starting fresh