I've been on my mother's Apple ID for the past 18 years, but because of my age I want to get my own ID, so that I can purchase apps without asking my mom for the password. However, I don't want to lose all my pictures, apps (and whatever I have stored in those apps), WhatsApp messages and things like that. Is there any way I can do that?
Thanks for the help!
iPhone 6
All your apps are purchased under an Apple ID and remain tied to it. Therefore, you cannot retain access to them under a new Apple ID unless you contact Apple and request they transfer your content to the new Apple ID. All your stuff is not removed since it will stay with your mother's Apple ID. You will be able to transfer your files and data into your own account. That account can be on your own computer or would be a new user account on your mother's computer.
Using More than One iDevice on the Same Computer
This applies mainly to couples who are adding another device and do not want their email, messages, etc. being duplicated on both devices. To begin, read: How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer. You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whoever will use the new iDevice. See Apple - My Apple ID and Frequently asked questions about Apple ID. The easiest way is to do this on the computer using iTunes: iTunes- How to set up an Apple ID within iTunes.
On the computer create a new user account for the person with the new iDevice. This will be the user account that person will always use. He/She will no longer use the other user account. This way that person will have a separate iTunes Library. Note that once done you cannot "share" apps under a single Apple ID. Each of you must purchase your own apps under your own Apple ID. When you decide to split up like this one of you will need to re-purchase the apps that they want to use.
Start by transferring the new device(s) to a new account along with all your data. Save any photo stream photos that you want to keep to your camera roll (unless they are already in the camera roll) by opening your Photos app, tap on Albums icon at the bottom. Now, tap on My Photo Stream album; tap Select; tap on the photos you want to select, tap the share icon (box with upward facing arrow) in the lower left corner; then tap Save to Camera Roll.
If you are syncing notes with iCloud that you want to keep then you need to open each of your notes and email them to yourself. Later you can copy and paste the text into new notes created in your new account.
Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account. Choose Merge to upload your data.
Once you are on separate accounts, you can each go to icloud.com and delete the other person's data from your account.
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WhatsApp has nothing to do with Apple nor your AppleID. The only thing it ties to the AppleID would be the iCloud account you store your WhatsApp backup on. You can just make a new backup nice you’ve setup your new iCloud account under your own AppleID.
But your account and everything on your iPhone in your WhatsApp app will not be affected by changing AppleID. Your WhatsApp account is registered with WhatsApp through your cellular telephone number.
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.
Apple ID - create a new. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316
Apple ID – Create https://appleid.apple.com/account#!&page=create
How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad. https://www.imore.com/how-change-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071
Family Sharing. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060
Family Sharing - Set up. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088
change apple id but not lose apps, pictures, etc.
