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Combine 2 icloud photos on 2 different phones into one single icloud account

I would like to combine my 2 phones' pictures onto the same icloud, now it is separated into 2 iclouds. I am afraid if I sign out for one of the icloud, the photos in that icloud will be gone (since now it is under the optimized mode), being because icloud storage is not enough, so not sure if I login the other icloud, the original photos in phone A will be replaced by the phone B and icloud B. What is the safest way to do to combine into 1 icloud despite now photos are in 2 phones? Thanks!

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 1:31 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2022 10:34 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. 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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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
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Jan 2, 2022 10:34 AM in response to Blessedmandy

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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Combine 2 icloud photos on 2 different phones into one single icloud account

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