How to Fix Quick Start Not Popping Up on iPad 2024

Problem: Quick Start not popping up iPad

With Quick Start, we can easily set up a new iPad via the current one. In addition, it also can help us transfer everything wirelessly. However, iPad Quick Start not working problem happens from time to time. Here in this guide, we will focus on iPad Quick Start not showing up. You will know why Quick Start not popping up on iPad and the solution to this problem.

Why Quick Start not popping up on iPad?

Usually, when you turn on the new iPad and place it next to the old one, Quick Start option will appear in a few seconds. But you may find Quick Start not showing up on iPad for the following reasons.

● Outdated iOS. Quick Start only works on iOS 11/iPadOS 13 or higher. Chances are that your old iPad is not updated and therefore does not support Quick Start.
● Bluetooth problem. When Bluetooth is disabled, Quick Start will not appear because it uses Bluetooth to connect two devices.
● Unknow bugs on iPad. Some minor glitches will cause the iPad Quick Start not showing up problem.

How to fix Quick Start not popping up on iPad

When you find Quick Start not popping up on iPad, you can refer to the following methods to troubleshoot the problem. By the way, if you have set up your new iPad, then Quick Start will not appear. To restart Quick Start, you should go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad and choose Erase All Content and Settings.

Tip 1. Update iPadOS

If you want to use Quick Start, both your old iPad and old iPad must be running on iPadOS 13 or later. Otherwise, you will meet Quick Start not showing up on iPad problem. You can go to Settings > General > Software Update > Tap Download and Install to get the latest iPadOS.

Tip 2. Turn on Bluetooth

Quick Start uses Bluetooth to connect two devices. If the Bluetooth is not turned on, then you will meet Quick Start not popping up on iPad issue. You can go to Settings > Bluetooth to enable Bluetooh. If it is already on, you can turn it off and then turn it on again after a few seconds.

Tip 3. Restart your iPads

iPad Quick Start not showing up problem may be caused by some errors on the iPad. You can try to restart your iPads to get rid of the unknown errors.

Force restart iPad without Home button:

Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button > Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button > Press and hold the top button until the Apple logo appears.

Force restart iPad with Home button:

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time until the Apple logo appears.

Tip 4. Check the lighting cable

If you are using the lightning cable to connect your devices, you can try using a different cable to see if it works. It’s recommended to use the original USB cables. The third-party lightning cables may not be compatible with the device so Quick Start won’t pop up.

Another easy way to transfer data from old iPad to new iPad

What to do if you can’t fix Quick Start not popping up on iPad problem? In this case, you can turn to a third-party transfer tool such as FoneTool. It can help you transfer data from old iPad/iPhone to new iPad in a few clicks.

● FoneTool supports full transfer and selective transfer. You can transfer all content and settings in one click or transfer only the data you need.
● FoneTool supports all iPad models and works with all iPadOS versions. Whether your iPad is updated to the latest system or not, it can help you complete the data transfer.

Here are the steps to transfer data from old iPhone to new iPad.

1. Download, install and launch FoneTool > Connect old iPad and new iPad to computer via the USB cable.

2. Choose Phone Transfer > Go to iPhone to iPhone and click Start Transfer.

3. Adjust the source device and the target device > Enable backup encryption > Finally, click Start Transfer.

Notes:

♦ Since FoneTool supports selective transfer, you can transfer data to new iPad after setup at any time. It will not erase any existing data on the device.

♦ If you want to clear iPad to sell or give it to your family/friends, you can go to Toolbox and choose the eraser to deeply erase your device. It will delete everything on iPad and make sure no data recovery tool can recover your personal files.

Final words

Hope one of the methods mentioned in this guide can help you fix Quick Start not popping on iPad issue. If none of them work, you can contact Apple Support by visiting https://support.apple.com/contact. If you want to enjoy your new iPad as soon as possible, you can rely on one FoneTool to transfer data.