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How to update my iPad to new apple ID and password without losing current iCloud files

I changed my apple ID and password on the appleID site. My iPad and mac book pro did not update, thus, they are not syncing. my iPad still has the old id as my computer. If I try to sign out, it says it will delete what I have on iCloud from the iPad and computer. How to update my IDs on those devices, sign out, sign back in with new apple ID and password without losing any files, pictures, etc?

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 11:02 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2020 11:30 AM

If you changed your existing Apple ID to a new email address and password, when you sign back in, iCloud should sync back, and you should be able to access all your data and purchases.


If you created a new 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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Dec 29, 2020 11:30 AM in response to irishdudeus

If you changed your existing Apple ID to a new email address and password, when you sign back in, iCloud should sync back, and you should be able to access all your data and purchases.


If you created a new 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.        



How to update my iPad to new apple ID and password without losing current iCloud files

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