Last updated on 2013-06-02, by Tony

How to Transfer TV Shows from iPad mini to iPad 4

“Can I transfer TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4 so that I can enjoy the TV series on both devices?” Even though iPad mini and iPad 4 are created to meet different market needs, they are both powerful device for TV show entertainment. With iPad 4, users find watch TV shows on Retina Display a real visual feast; with iPad mini, users can take full advantage of the easy-to-carry design to enjoy best American TV shows according to their timetables. Generally speaking, to watch the same TV series on both iPad tablets, users need to pay for the TV series twice. Therefore, it will be a money-saving if users can find a way to transfer TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4.

In fact, there are more benefits for users to manage the transference of TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4. When users have used up the power of iPad mini, they can continue the TV show entertainment with iPad 4. The transference of TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4 provides an extra solution to back up iPad mini data.  Of course, it won’t be an easy task for users to manage TV show transference from iPad mini to iPad 4. Generally speaking, only with third-party apps are users allowed to transfer TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4. Therefore, two methods will be covered to help user transfer TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4.

Method One: Transfer iPad mini purchases

When it comes to data transference of iOS devices, iTunes is the first choice of most users. However, the possibility of transferring TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4 only exists when the two tablets share the same Apple ID. Generally, users only need to transfer the TV shows from iPad mini to computer and then sync the TV shows to iPad 4 via iTunes. However, only TV shows purchased from iTunes Store are allowed to be transferred if they are still on sale.

Authorize the computer

Download and launch the latest iTunes to make sure iPad mini and iPad 4 can be supported. Connect iPad mini with the computer, open iTunes and choose “Authorize This Computer” in the drop-down menu of “Store”. Then enter the Apple ID and click “Authorize” button.

Transfer TV shows to computer

Choose iPad icon in iTunes, right click it and then choose “Transfer Purchases” in the drop-down menu. Then not only the purchased TV shows, but also paid songs and movies will be transferred to iTunes.

Sync TV shows to iPad 4

After connecting iPad 4 to the computer, click “TV Shows” tab in the library of iTunes to choose the TV shows needed to be transferred from iPad mini to iPad 4. Then click “File” button and select “Sync iPad xxx” option in the drop-down menu.

Method Two: Transfer with Leawo iTransfer

As a professional iPad transfer, Leawo iTransfer is capable of providing users perfect solutions to transfer TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4. In fact, Leawo iTransfer not only allows users to transfer purchased TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4, but also the TV shows downloaded for free. Moreover, the TV show transference works even if the iPad mini and the iPad 4 use different Apple IDs. However, one thing to notice is that users need to install iTunes to make sure Leawo iTransfer works.

Download Leawo iTransfer

Download and launch the latest Leawo iTransfer. Connect iPad mini to the computer and open Leawo iTransfer. Later, connect iPad 4 to the computer so that both iPad tablets can be recognized by Leawo iTransfer.

Choose iPad mini TVs

Click the icon of iPad mini and then select “TV Shows” tab to list all the TV series available. Then choose those needed to be transferred from iPad mini to iPad 4, right click the mouse and select the name of iPad 4 in the drop-down menu of “Transfer to”.

Start app transference

After that, Leawo iTransfer will begin the process of transferring TV shows from iPad mini to iPad 4. As the transference ends, users are allowed to enjoy iPad mini TV shows on iPad 4.

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iTransfer
An iTunes assistant to transfer data among iDevices, iTunes and PC.
$19.95

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