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Trying to help my brother to transfer all data & apps from his old iPad to a new iPad. However, he currently shares an Apple ID with our mum and wants to get his own. How can we transfer everything from the old device to the new one, without losing data on both my mums devices and my brothers; as well as set him up with a new Apple ID of his own?
First, transfer the data to the new iPad. Then change the Apple ID.
Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device
Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If your brother is 13 years old or older.
If he is under 13 years old, your mom will need to set up Family Sharing to create an ID for him.
Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child
When changing to the 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. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing to keep access to your apps/purchases.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another
Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change
First, transfer the data to the new iPad. Then change the Apple ID.
Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device
Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If your brother is 13 years old or older.
If he is under 13 years old, your mom will need to set up Family Sharing to create an ID for him.
Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child
When changing to the 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. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing to keep access to your apps/purchases.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another
Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change
How can I transfer data to a new device and create a new Apple ID without losing data?
