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My husband and I share the same Apple ID. We just got a new phone and now our texts, phone calls are on both phones. I understand that I need to set up a separate Apple ID for one of us but my worry is signing out of iCloud. What data will I lose?
iPhone 13 Pro
Well you’ll probably get prompts for what data you’d like to keep when signing out. You can also see this link: Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac – Apple Support (UK)
I would advise you to use Apple’s Family Sharing feature as well, once up and running with your own Apple ID. https://www.apple.com/uk/family-sharing/
Well you’ll probably get prompts for what data you’d like to keep when signing out. You can also see this link: Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac – Apple Support (UK)
I would advise you to use Apple’s Family Sharing feature as well, once up and running with your own Apple ID. https://www.apple.com/uk/family-sharing/
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.
2 separate phones with one apple ID
