Transfer iPod Touch to new owner without erasing all content

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Transfer iPod Touch to new owner without erasing all content

I want to give my iPod Touch to my husband, who wants to use much of the content installed, but wants to use his own identity (user name, password, etc.). I no longer want it connected to my iCloud account and other devices, but if I restore it to factory settings to set it up as a new device, all will be erased.

Is there a way to change the ownership without deleting everything first?

Also, when I go to my iCl;oud account, the iPod is listed, but there's no way to remove it without erasing everything.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

iPod Touch (6th Gen)

Posted on Oct 2, 2020 4:01 PM

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bobjbkln

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Oct 2, 2020 8:26 PM in response to Steinway88

This is not possible, the purchases a linked to the ID of the original purchaser and can't be transferred. But Family Sharing should get you what you want (and more) a different way. See:

Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088

To change the Apple ID on the iPod to your husband's, see:

Change your Apple ID - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667

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Steinway88 Author

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Oct 2, 2020 9:58 PM in response to bobjbkln

Bob, thanks for your quick reply. We already have Family Sharing enabled. It sounds like you're suggesting we use that to reload the desired apps after restoring the iPod to factory settings and setting it up as a new device with my husband's username and. password. Yes? He had been hoping to avoid the new set up.

thanks again for your help

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