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One of my devices has an old email/apple-id associated with it, how can i change it on the device? I already checked my apple-id on the apple-id website and its correct but its not updated on the device and i cannot access appleid, etc on that device

iPod, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 9:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 11:14 PM

how can i change it on the device?


You will need to sign out of the iCloud account, which requires you to remember the password of course.


Then once it has finished signing out you can then sign in to iCloud with a different Apple ID.

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Jan 10, 2022 9:32 AM in response to IMSewCrazy

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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