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Sharing an Apple ID Now; How to Transfer Photos, etc. to New ID

My wife and I share an Apple ID and ICloud storage on our phones. I've created my own Apple ID, she will keep the current "family" id we share. How do I transfer my photos, text messages, contacts to a new apple id on my I-phone X?


I understand purchased apps will not transfer and I am fine with that, I just want all of my photos, videos, text messages and contacts to transfer to my new id. Currently, both of our phones back up to icloud.


Many thanks for the guidance.

iPhone X

Posted on Sep 3, 2020 6:02 PM

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
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Posted on Sep 3, 2020 6:22 PM

Your messages won't transfer.


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. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs 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.        

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Eric Root
User level: Level 10
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Sep 3, 2020 6:22 PM in response to JConner81

Your messages won't transfer.


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. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs 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.        

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