Change apple ID

Guys me and my wife share the same Apple ID. Is there anyway to change the ID in one of the phones without losing the contacts and recent calls data

iPhone 12

Posted on Jul 23, 2021 4:19 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2021 9:02 AM

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. See the answer above about how to retain data when signing out of iCloud. 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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Jul 23, 2021 9:02 AM in response to jerryadh

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. See the answer above about how to retain data when signing out of iCloud. 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.        

Jul 23, 2021 7:29 AM in response to jerryadh

Click here to see how to 'Create an Apple ID' = create an Apple Account. --> https://support.apple.com/HT204316


When you sign into a different ID and go through the various items in iCloud's settings it will ask if you wish to replace or merge the data that's already on the phone with iCloud.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch' --> https://support.apple.com/HT208681


I have no idea how recent calls works. I use my iPhone as an iPod with no cell service.

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