Apple iPad (8th Generation)

Apple iPad (8th Generation)

iPadOS 16.1
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Synchronise the contents of your Apple iPad (8th Generation) iPadOS 16.1 using iCloud

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You can synchronise the contents of your tablet using iCloud enabling you to access the contents from different devices or restore them if you lose your tablet. To use iCloud, you need to activate your Apple ID.

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1. Find "iCloud"

Press Settings.

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1. Find "iCloud"

Press your Apple ID.

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1. Find "iCloud"

Press iCloud.

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2. Synchronise files

Press iCloud Drive.

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2. Synchronise files

Press the indicator next to "Sync this iPad" to turn file synchronisation on or off.

If you turn on file synchronisation, the files on your tablet, such as presentations, spreadsheets, PDF files and other kinds of documents will automatic be synchronised with other devices using Wi-Fi.
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2. Synchronise files

If you turn off the function, press Turn Off Syncing iCloud Drive.

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2. Synchronise files

Press arrow left.

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3. Synchronise pictures

Press Photos.

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3. Synchronise pictures

Press the indicator next to "Sync this iPad" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, all new pictures on your tablet are synchronised with other devices via iCloud.
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3. Synchronise pictures

Press arrow left.

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4. Synchronise other tablet contents

Press Show All.

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4. Synchronise other tablet contents

Press the indicators next to the required data types to turn synchronisation of each data type on or off.

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5. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "iCloud"

Press Settings.
Press your Apple ID.
Press iCloud.

2. Synchronise files

Press iCloud Drive.
Press the indicator next to "Sync this iPad" to turn file synchronisation on or off.
If you turn on file synchronisation, the files on your tablet, such as presentations, spreadsheets, PDF files and other kinds of documents will automatic be synchronised with other devices using Wi-Fi.
If you turn off the function, press Turn Off Syncing iCloud Drive.
Press arrow left.

3. Synchronise pictures

Press Photos.
Press the indicator next to "Sync this iPad" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, all new pictures on your tablet are synchronised with other devices via iCloud.
Press arrow left.

4. Synchronise other tablet contents

Press Show All.
Press the indicators next to the required data types to turn synchronisation of each data type on or off.

5. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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