
(You may need to scroll down.)Ĭlick Transfer or Reset on the right, then click Open Migration Assistant.Ĭlick Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions to transfer information from a Mac. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. See the Apple Support article Move your content to a new Mac. Connect the two computers with a cable (such as Ethernet or Thunderbolt) or make sure they’re connected to the same wired or wireless network.
Get started with accessibility featuresīefore you begin, upgrade to the latest version of macOS on both Mac computers. Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites. Watch and listen together with SharePlay. Share and collaborate on files and folders. Sync music, books, and more between devices. Make and receive phone calls on your Mac. Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad. Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo. Make it easier to see what’s on the screen. Install and reinstall apps from the App Store. Depending on the Security mode you`ve chosen for your encryption, either decrypt files before transferring them, or use a special Unencrypted folder that will be fully visible from your computer. None of the encrypted files are accessible via a USB cable either. Use GoodReader to move or copy files out of these folders before attempting transferring them to a computer via USB. Please note that GoodReader`s Downloads and iCloud folders are not accessible for USB transfer.
But you can always use GoodReader`s File Management features to move files and folders further into the folder hierarchy. It will not allow you to drill into subfolders. This method will only show you the root folder known in GoodReader as My Documents.
The transfer also works in the opposite direction. Drag single or multiple files and folders from the file browser on the computer onto GoodReader. Select the device in the appropriate application.
For macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC:.
Here`s official Apple`s instructions on how to do it:
Connect your iPad / iPhone / iPod touch to your computer via a USB cable and open either iTunes (for older systems) or Finder (for newer systems). The steps can vary depending on your macOS version but basically it works like this: Apple provides a way to transfer files between apps and a Mac computer using a USB cable. Unlike the WiFi File Transfer, there`s no need to go through a complicated WiFi setup process and frustration of a WiFi network Troubleshooting. USB File Transfer is the fastest and the easiest way to put files to GoodReader from your computer and back.