Verifying File Integrity After iPad Data Transfer

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Check storage capacity

   Open the Settings app and navigate to General > iPad Storage. Compare the storage used on your iPad to the total size of the data moved from the source device to ensure no massive gaps exist.

   Note: A discrepancy of a few gigabytes is normal due to system metadata recalculation.
2. 1 min

   Review folder hierarchy in Files

   Launch the Files app and select the Browse tab. Navigate into your primary transfer location and check that your directory structure remained preserved exactly as it appeared on your previous device.

3. 1 min

   Verify file count and naming

   Within the Files app, tap the More (...) icon in the top right corner and select View > As List. Compare the number of items and filenames against your source to ensure no batches were skipped during the migration process.

   Note: If files are missing, do not wipe the source device until the transfer is re-initiated.
4. 30 sec

   Perform spot-check openings

   Open three random files from different locations: one image, one PDF, and one spreadsheet. If these files render correctly, the file associations and permissions are correctly mapped.

5. 30 sec

   Sync with iCloud Drive

   Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Drive. Ensure the switch is toggled on to allow the iPad to reconcile the local transfer with your cloud-based state, preventing duplicate conflict files.

   Note: Look for the cloud icon next to files to confirm they are synced.