leannehuddle
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Q: I have recently seperated but my iPhone and my iPad are registered to my ex husbands email address as that is what was used to set the Apple ID. Is it possible to change it so we are not connected with that email and Apple ID.

I Have recently seperated but I have realised that my iPhone and iPad are linked to his email and Apple ID. Is there anyway I can get my own and have my ipad and iPhone linked to that one instead and also will I lose all my things?

iPhone 4S

Posted on May 19, 2016 3:52 PM

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  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair May 19, 2016 3:56 PM in response to leannehuddle
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    May 19, 2016 3:56 PM in response to leannehuddle

    On both devices, go to Settings>iCloud and sign out. You will need the passcode of the current Apple ID. Also, sign out in Settings>FaceTime, Settings>iMessages and Settings>iTunes & App Store. Then, in Settings>iCloud, you can create your own Apple ID.

  • by elcpu,

    elcpu elcpu May 19, 2016 3:59 PM in response to leannehuddle
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    May 19, 2016 3:59 PM in response to leannehuddle

    You can certainly create your own ID and associate it with your own email however all purchases made with the old one will not transfer.

    Create and start using an Apple ID - Apple Support

  • by BBoiss,

    BBoiss BBoiss May 19, 2016 4:01 PM in response to leannehuddle
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    May 19, 2016 4:01 PM in response to leannehuddle

    Yes,

     

    You will want to sign out of that Apple ID/Email in the following locations

     

    Settings>iCloud

    Settings>iTunes & App Store

     

    [and if you are even signed in on these]

    Settings>Facetime

    Settings>Messages>Send & Receive

    Settings>Game Center

     

    Afterwards,

     

    You can create your own Apple ID by following this article below. You will want to have an available email address to use, or you can create an @icloud.com email as your account to begin with. If you want to go with that option, go to Settings>iCloud after you are signed out of the old account, and you will see an option towards the bottom to get a free account.

    Set up an Apple ID in iTunes - Apple Support

     

    [Please Note: any past purchases or downloads that were linked to the account you both shared will still be tethered to that old account. If you want a clean/fresh start, you can delete any music or apps you may already have installed on your phone. All up to you on that one]