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How to change Apple ID on one device

How can I change the Apple ID on one of my devices.

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 2:46 AM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2020 4:38 AM

See Change your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667

 

And see What to do after you change your Apple ID or Password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071 (supplementary to what the fist link says)

 

Post back if you have questions about what you can do if your Apple ID (1) is a third-party apple ID or (2) ends in icloud.com, me.com, or mac.com. 

 

And FYI, see  iCloud: About your @icloud.com, @me.com, and @mac.com email addresses  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201771


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Jun 21, 2020 4:38 AM in response to HDRide

See Change your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667

 

And see What to do after you change your Apple ID or Password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071 (supplementary to what the fist link says)

 

Post back if you have questions about what you can do if your Apple ID (1) is a third-party apple ID or (2) ends in icloud.com, me.com, or mac.com. 

 

And FYI, see  iCloud: About your @icloud.com, @me.com, and @mac.com email addresses  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201771


Jun 21, 2020 7:46 AM in response to HDRide

If you want to use a different ID on the device, if necessary, create a new Apple ID.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create         .        


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 switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.        


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.     


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up



How to change Apple ID on one device

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