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      • Thread I am trying to set family sharing. When I push the Set up family button I am told my account is already used for family sharing and to ask [myself] to send an invitation for sharing. I don't have any other device which allows me sending invitation

        I am trying to set family sharing. When I push the Set up family button I am told my account is already used for family sharing and to ask [myself] to send an invitation for sharing. I don't have any other device which allows me sending invitation

        I am trying to set family sharing. When I push the Set Up Family button I am told my account is already used for family sharing and to ask [myself] to send an invitation for sharing. I don't have any other device whic...view more
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        I am trying to set family sharing. When I push the Set up family button I am told my account is already used for family sharing and to ask [myself] to send an invitation for sharing. I don't have any other device which allows me sending invitation

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        • Thread You don't have permission to use application in managed account

          You don't have permission to use application in managed account

          I have granted access to Minecraft both in parental controls and when the pop up saying "You don't have permission to use Minecraft..." comes up by clicking on always allow and entering in the admin name and password....view more
          Eric Root
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          You don't have permission to use application in managed account

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          • Thread I'm setting up Family Sharing, and shared photos.

            I'm setting up Family Sharing, and shared photos.

            I'm setting up Family Sharing, it says that a shared family photos folder should show up under the shared tab after setup and inviting family members.  It's not . What am I missing? I have all the latest software.view more
            dan ol
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            I'm setting up Family Sharing, and shared photos.

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            • Thread How do I refresh or sync delegated calendars from Google Calendar in Calendar?

              How do I refresh or sync delegated calendars from Google Calendar in Calendar?

              My apologies if this has been covered before - I looked for hours to find something and I haven't. My husband and I share calendars so that we can be on the same page with our separate work schedules. His is a ca...view more
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              How do I refresh or sync delegated calendars from Google Calendar in Calendar?

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              • Thread how can pandora be shared in family sharing

                how can pandora be shared in family sharing

                how can I get pandora on family sharing?view more
                timfromfruita
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                how can pandora be shared in family sharing

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                • Thread Must all family members reside in the same household to use Family Sharing?

                  Must all family members reside in the same household to use Family Sharing?

                  Must all family members reside in the same household to use Family Sharing?view more
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                  Must all family members reside in the same household to use Family Sharing?

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                  • Thread "PHOTOS APP" LIBRARY TRANSFER OPERATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED "ERROR CODE -50"

                    "PHOTOS APP" LIBRARY TRANSFER OPERATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED "ERROR CODE -50"

                    Hello. I have a late 2012 Macbook Pro Retina that I am trying to transfer the "Photos" Library to a Network Attached Storage Drive.  It is a 3TB WD My Cloud brand new. The laptop has a 120GB hard drive that is fu...view more
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                    "PHOTOS APP" LIBRARY TRANSFER OPERATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED "ERROR CODE -50"

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                    • Thread How do I accept invitation for family sharing for a new child apple ID?

                      How do I accept invitation for family sharing for a new child apple ID?

                      I'm trying to set up an apple ID for my son (under 13). I am doing this from my iMac with Yosemite. I followed all of the steps and it said that an invitation to my son has been sent at the apple ID email I chose. Whe...view more
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                      How do I accept invitation for family sharing for a new child apple ID?

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                      • Thread family sharing- no parental request

                        family sharing- no parental request

                        I recently set up the family sharing and had each of my kids set up their own apple id. They are all listed under my family sharing on my iCloud and the same on their devices. The problem is when they try and download...view more
                        norm123
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                        family sharing- no parental request

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                        • Thread family sharing iTunes

                          family sharing iTunes

                          I want to create the Family Sharing account through iCloud.   As the "Organizer," I put in a credit card.  Each family member has their own set of iTunes gift cards of varying amounts.  Can I uploa...view more
                          Eric Root
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                          family sharing iTunes

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                          • Thread windows file sharing user checkbox issue

                            windows file sharing user checkbox issue

                            I have a new Macbook Air, and am wanting to complete the 'file sharing' process to include Windows File Sharing but when I go to 'options' after turning file sharing 'on', the checkbox next to my name that I should se...view more
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                            windows file sharing user checkbox issue

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                            • Thread Why can't you just delete a child's account from Family Sharing?

                              Why can't you just delete a child's account from Family Sharing?

                              There is a rule that affects Apple ID and children under 13.  In order to include children in Family share you must first set up an Apple ID which once set up has no ability to edit.  Why can't you just tre...view more
                              Eric Root
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                              Why can't you just delete a child's account from Family Sharing?

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                              • Thread Family sharing where all devices are on one account

                                Family sharing where all devices are on one account

                                We have 6 devices that are all assigned to one Apple ID.  I would like to set up new Apple IDs for each of my kids and assign their devices to them.  Could not figure out how to do it.  Should I just de...view more
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                                Family sharing where all devices are on one account

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                                • Thread How do I transfer apps from my childs old iPad to her new iPad?

                                  How do I transfer apps from my childs old iPad to her new iPad?

                                  I just set up family sharing and my child received a new iPad mini over christmas. I need to know how to transfer her apps from her old iPad  to the new iPad mini? I am the family sharing organizer. Thanks youview more
                                  CT
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                                  How do I transfer apps from my childs old iPad to her new iPad?

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                                  • Thread OS X Yosemite or Mavericks-Which is better?

                                    OS X Yosemite or Mavericks-Which is better?

                                    Hello, everyone, I want a professional, personal, and meaningful review of OS X Yosemite's new design/UI and the new features. Thank you!view more
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                                    OS X Yosemite or Mavericks-Which is better?

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                                    • Thread i cannot add daughters email to family sharing,  it was the backup but i have deleted it.

                                      i cannot add daughters email to family sharing,  it was the backup but i have deleted it.

                                      I CANT ADD MY DAUGHTERS EMAIL TO FAMILY SHARING, HER EMAIL WAS ONCE THE BACKUP EMAIL FOR THE MAIN ACCOUNT, BUT I HAVE DELETED IT. WHEN I GO TO ADD IT, IT SAYS CAN NOT INVITE OWN ACCOUNT...view more
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                                      i cannot add daughters email to family sharing,  it was the backup but i have deleted it.

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                                      • Thread Family Sharing with Separate Payment Methods

                                        Family Sharing with Separate Payment Methods

                                        My mom set up Family Sharing for my brothers and I so that we could all have Apple Music without each having to pay separately. However, now every time I try to rent a movie or purchase an App my mom get's charged and...view more
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                                        Family Sharing with Separate Payment Methods

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                                        • Thread Why does my daughter's iPhone ring on my iMac?

                                          Why does my daughter's iPhone ring on my iMac?

                                          She and I have separate AppleIDs -- although hers is linked to mine, so that I can approve app purchases.   I realize that if she were using my AppleID, a Facetime call to that ID would ring on all connected dev...view more
                                          wfc1
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                                          Why does my daughter's iPhone ring on my iMac?

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                                          • Thread Family sharing is not available at this time

                                            Family sharing is not available at this time

                                            I am trying to get my family set-up with family sharing and most everybody is set, but my son (on a Mac Air) cannot get set-up. On my phone he is listed as a family sharing member but when I try and set him up on his ...view more
                                            Gee...Why
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                                            Family sharing is not available at this time

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                                            • Thread Parental Admin for Location Sharing

                                              Parental Admin for Location Sharing

                                              It seams logical to provide parental Admin over sharing device location privileges so that my kids, kid's friends, thief or abductor can't turn off their device's location sharing without parental/ Admin consent. This...view more
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                                              Parental Admin for Location Sharing

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