My brother and I share the same Apple ID but I don’t want to see his photos, phone numbers, etc. how do I unsync his phone from mine??

My brother and I share the same Apple ID but I don’t want to see his photos, phone numbers, etc. how do I unsync his phone from mine??

iPhone 7, 12

Posted on Feb 16, 2019 12:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2019 1:29 PM

Sharing an Apple ID isn't recommended. Go to Settings/Your Name/iCloud and turn off syncing for the items you don't want to see (Photos, Contacts......).


If one of you wants to get a new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. Also ask one of your parents to set up Family Sharing to keep access to your apps/purchases. Also see Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion




Apple ID – Create


 


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another


 


Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change


Family Sharing




Family Sharing - Set up




Family Sharing - Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing




Family Sharing -What types of content can I share?






Family Sharing - If you don‘t see your family‘s shared content




Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy




Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy - Get Help






Family Sharing - purchases and payments






Family Sharing - Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books






Family Sharing – share iCloud Storage






Family Sharing - Share an iCloud storage plan with your family




Family Sharing and location





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Feb 16, 2019 1:29 PM in response to Egobuty123

Sharing an Apple ID isn't recommended. Go to Settings/Your Name/iCloud and turn off syncing for the items you don't want to see (Photos, Contacts......).


If one of you wants to get a new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. Also ask one of your parents to set up Family Sharing to keep access to your apps/purchases. Also see Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion




Apple ID – Create


 


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another


 


Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change


Family Sharing




Family Sharing - Set up




Family Sharing - Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing




Family Sharing -What types of content can I share?






Family Sharing - If you don‘t see your family‘s shared content




Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy




Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy - Get Help






Family Sharing - purchases and payments






Family Sharing - Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books






Family Sharing – share iCloud Storage






Family Sharing - Share an iCloud storage plan with your family




Family Sharing and location





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