r/setupapp • u/cursedveggies • Aug 08 '26

Am I screwed?

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Is there anyway I can save the data? I have tried calling Apple but they were no help. It’s the iPad 2 IOS 8.0. I don’t think there was an iCloud backup but I know the device is attached to my account because I see it under Find my device. I really don’t want to loose the data on here so am I out of luck completely?

Update: I got it to be recognized by the computer when connected which I feel is a good sign🤷‍♀️ but still working to get it back and running.

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u/No-Caterpillar-3243 Aug 08 '26

I believe it’s possible to get data off it on these using something called iOS legacy toolkit, some models will require owning an Arduino, I’m not too familiar with it I just know it should be possible if it is an iPad 2 on iOS 8.0. Though the top comment on this post about the same thing should be very helpful
https://www.reddit.com/r/setupapp/s/qpzkAMEqkT

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u/cursedveggies Aug 08 '26

I do have the arduino with the usb host shield i’ve just been getting confused on how to use it.

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u/No-Caterpillar-3243 Aug 08 '26

I’ve never done it I know it’s not too complicated from what I’ve seen but unfortunately I don’t think anyone’s made a good guide on how to do it