How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi

Can You Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi?

Transferring photos from iPhone to iPad is not a difficult task. We can go to Settings > iCloud account > iCloud > Photos to turn on iCloud Photos to let photos sync between iPhone and iPad. In addition, we can also take advantage of other cloud storage services to transfer photos.

All of these methods require a connection to the Internet. If the network is stable, the transfer will be completed quickly. However, what if we are in a situation where there is no WiFi? Is there a way that can help us transfer pictures from iPhone to iPad without Internet?  

The answer is YES! There are 3 ways that can help you transfer photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi. You can read first and then choose one method to follow depending on your situation.

How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi

• You can transfer photos wirelessly using either Way 1 or Way 2.
• Way 3 will show you how to transfer photos via USB cable. You will also know how to transfer photos from iPhone to computer, USB flash drive or external hard drive.

Way 1. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi - AirDrop

AirDrop is one handy utility that helps us share files between two devices. If you do not want to install any app on the device, you can choose to AirDrop photos from iPhone to iPad.

Although you can AirDrop multiple photos at the same time, if you are sending hundreds or more photos, you may find that it cannot send all of them. You can try to transfer no more than 50 photos at a time. If you don't want to go to all that trouble, then you can move to Way 2 or Way 3 to see how to transfer hundreds of photos at a time.

1. Enable AirDrop on iPhone and iPad

Open Control Center > Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth > Press and hold on the network settings card to access AirDrop > Turn it on and choose Contacts Only or Everyone.

2. AirDrop Photos from iPhone

Go to Photos app > Choose the pictures you want to transfer > Tap the Share icon in the lower-left corner > Choose AirDrop option > Select iPad.

3. Receive Photos on Target iPad

Tap Accept to receive the photos shared from iPhone.

Way 2. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi - FoneTool

FoneTool is one file transfer app for iPhone and iPad, which supports transferring photos, music, videos, contacts or any other files stored in Files app. Like AirDrop, no network is required to complete the transfer. You can scan the QR code below or go to App Store to get FoneTool.

1. Open FoneTool on iPhone and iPad

When you run FoneTool for the first time, you will be asked to allow the tool to use the WLAN service and access the files on the device.

2. Go to Connect Device to connect iPhone and iPad

Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on on both devices and tap the avatar on either iPhone to establish a connection.

3. Go to File Transfer to transfer photos

On iPhone, choose Photos > select the photos you want to transfer > tap Send.

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You can enter the Transfer List to view the progress of receiving and sending.

When the transfer is done, you can go to Photos app to check the transferred pictures.

Way 3. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi - FoneTool Desktop App

FoneTool has one desktop app for Windows users to manage data on iPhone and iPad. It can help you transfer photos, videos, songs, contacts, etc. between iPhone/iPad and computer. You can first transfer photos from iPhone to computer and then import photos from computer to iPad.

This way is recommended if you want to transfer hundreds or thousands of photos at once. Click the download button to install FoneTool and let’s see how to send pictures from iPhone to iPad without Internet.

Step 1. Transfer Photos from iPhone to Computer

• Open FoneTool and connect iPhone to computer via USB cable.
• Click Phone Transfer option. Click iPhone to PC and click Start Transfer.

• Clikc the + icon > Choose Photos and select the pictures you want to transfer.

• Click Start Transfer > Select a path to save the photos > Click Transfer.

You can choose to transfer photos from iPhone to USB flash drive or external hard drive as backup.

Step 2. Transfer Photos from Computer to iPad

• Unplug iPhone and plug in iPad.
• Choose PC to iPhone option.
• Click Photos > Click the add icon to choose the photos you exported before > Finally, click Start Transfer to import photos to iPad.

Final Words

That’s all about how to transfer photos from iPhone to iPad without WiFi. If you want to transfer a small number of photos, AirDrop is a good choice. If you want to transfer a large number of photos at once, you may let FoneTool help you transfer photos wirelessly or via USB cable.

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