Delimma-Changing iPad to new Apple ID

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Delimma-Changing iPad to new Apple ID

By wife and I have used my Apple ID for both my and her iPads for years and all our photos are saved on my ID iCloud account. Also all her apps, texts, and emails have been used under my ID. She does have an iCloud email address. I feel it is time to separate her iPads from my iPhone and iPad.

Questions: How can I reassign her iPads to her own Apple ID and still let her have access to all photos we’ve saved on my account? Ditto for her apps which were purchased on my account? Texts?

These questions have plagued me for a long time! Hoping for help. Thanks.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 29, 2021 8:31 AM

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Eric Root

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Oct 29, 2021 8:37 AM in response to Al70598

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.