I wish to transfer an old device to my son with a diferent SIM card and phone number

do I need to set a new account with apple.

iPhone 6, iOS 11

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 11:47 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2020 8:43 AM

Getting him a new, different ID would be best. Apple IDs aren't meant to be shared.


Follow the steps in the article below to make it 'his' device.


Selling/Giving Away Device.  


If 13 years old or older.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create         


If under 13 years old, you will need to set up Family Sharing to create an ID.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        


Set up - your child’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 

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Apr 17, 2020 8:43 AM in response to Ygnm7981

Getting him a new, different ID would be best. Apple IDs aren't meant to be shared.


Follow the steps in the article below to make it 'his' device.


Selling/Giving Away Device.  


If 13 years old or older.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create         


If under 13 years old, you will need to set up Family Sharing to create an ID.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        


Set up - your child’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 

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