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Same Apple ID Change to Family Share any Data Loss

If my wife and I use the same apple ID and we change to a family share account will the one who created a new apple ID loose all data associated with the original apple ID?


If so how can I maintain all my data, contacts and stuff synced to icloud?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 9:15 AM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2020 9:33 AM

Assuming you are sure you want one of you to get a new Apple ID, see:


Create a new Apple ID when sharing one on different devices

 

See How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316

 

Some of these things will apply to your situation: What to do [before or] after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

Keep in mind that some things available under the first Apple ID will not be available under the new Apple ID. For example, you won’t be able to transfer anything purchased from the App and iTunes Stores to the new ID. And, there are other issues to be addressed. See

 

what Eric Root say on this matter here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251169605 and

 

what Winston Churchill says about it here:  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747

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Apr 3, 2020 9:33 AM in response to AdeCas210

Assuming you are sure you want one of you to get a new Apple ID, see:


Create a new Apple ID when sharing one on different devices

 

See How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316

 

Some of these things will apply to your situation: What to do [before or] after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

Keep in mind that some things available under the first Apple ID will not be available under the new Apple ID. For example, you won’t be able to transfer anything purchased from the App and iTunes Stores to the new ID. And, there are other issues to be addressed. See

 

what Eric Root say on this matter here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251169605 and

 

what Winston Churchill says about it here:  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747

Same Apple ID Change to Family Share any Data Loss

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