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Need help with unsyncing contacts from both phones

So i’ve had my phone for half a year now. When i first used the phone I used her ID. When I added my own ID, I deleted all the contacts on my phone (big mistake) and all of hers were gone. I’ve disabled contacts on icloud and but they still keep sharing. How do I fix this? Should I just make a different account?

Posted on Sep 19, 2020 3:23 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2020 3:58 PM

If you are using the same Apple ID, your data will be shared. If you don't want it shared, create your own Apple ID.


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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Sep 19, 2020 3:58 PM in response to rolan244

If you are using the same Apple ID, your data will be shared. If you don't want it shared, create your own Apple ID.


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.        

Need help with unsyncing contacts from both phones

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