iPad Sync

This article will talk about synchronization on the iPad and everything connected with it. As you know, iPad synchronization is a process in which data is exchanged between iTunes and the tablet so that we can install new programs on the iPad, update old ones if necessary, download music, videos, books, etc.

Wireless iPad Sync

Now wireless synchronization is possible via Wi-Fi (if the computer and iPad are on the same Wi-Fi network). This can be done by the paid Wi-Fi Sync program, which is distributed in Cydia. For some reason, Apple doesn’t let it into the App Store.

Despite the impossibility of wireless synchronization using standard means, Apple periodically assures that it plans to implement it “right now,” but we are waiting. I think it’s clear what the advantages of this method are - we don’t need a wire that needs to be constantly plugged in. The disadvantages are also obvious - the synchronization speed over Wi-Fi leaves much to be desired.

Wired iPad Sync

Wired iPad synchronization is carried out using a cable that comes standard:

Synchronization is carried out using iTunes. iPad syncing has been included in iTunes since version 9.1, so pay attention to the iTunes version.

Synchronization is only possible via USB, and on Mac computers requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.

When you connect your device to your computer, items are automatically synced according to the settings in iTunes.

Important settings for syncing your iPad with your computer

Important! Before synchronizing with your computer for the first time, authorize your computer into iTunes using the same account under which you purchase applications on your iPad. Log in to the iTunes Store. In the menu, look for File -> Authorize this computer.

Go to the iTunes settings in the menu: Edit -> Preferences, and go to the device tab. There we see a checkbox “Prevent automatic synchronization..” I prefer to check this box, since I often connect my iPad to USB and I don’t really need synchronization every time (which lasts about 2-3 minutes.

In iTunes, there is a Media Library section on the left. It is from there that programs, books, podcasts, videos, music get to the iPad when synchronized. Synchronization with iPad is one-way. Having edited the media library, the next time you synchronize with your computer, all your changes will be reflected on your tablet (for example, if you delete a program from the media library, it will also be deleted from the iPad).

Also when you open iPad -> Overview at the bottom you will see Sync Options. Look at the screenshot below - they speak for themselves.

Each iPad tab - Movies, Music, etc. has its own synchronization settings. There are some quite interesting ones, for example, when synchronizing Videos, you can synchronize only the last three unwatched ones: this is important when you don’t have a lot of free space on your iPad.

And, for example, when synchronizing books, you can synchronize only the selected ones. Similar settings are available in all tabs: iTunes is a very flexible program that, with the right approach, will help you fine-tune synchronization on your iPad.

Articles where the topic of synchronization is touched upon:

Sputnik1818 specifically for the iPad website