Changed to a wholly new appleid, but want to keep app's data

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Changed to a wholly new appleid, but want to keep app's data

Hi everyone:

I have an old Apple ID that I've been using for 12 years, recently I need to switch to a whole new Apple ID, that being said, I would like EVERYTHING on my phone to be associated to the new ID, leaving the least trace of the old one.

I fully understand that all purchases go with the ID, so I can accept re-purchasing apps and stuff. But about the apps and data I need some enlightments:

There are apps no longer available in the app store, does it mean once these apps are deleted, I can never get them back (using the new ID, even with Mac/PC backup etc.)? Or if I want to keep them, I'll have to re-login the old ID every time things like subscription changes happen?
Say I have a game: DoodleJump, does it mean that if I want to keep its records like highest jump height, I'll have to stick to the old ID?

Thanks.

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iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on May 12, 2024 8:28 PM

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muguy

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May 12, 2024 8:41 PM in response to nathankwan

There are apps no longer available in the app store, does it mean once these apps are deleted, I can never get them back (using the new ID, even with Mac/PC backup etc.)? Or if I want to keep them, I'll have to re-login the old ID every time things like subscription changes happen?

Correct, those apps will no longer be available.

2. Say I have a game: DoodleJump, does it mean that if I want to keep its records like highest jump height, I'll have to stick to the old ID?

Yes

In general, creating a new Apple ID is not the best idea. You can instead change your Apple ID to keep all of your information and use a new Apple ID. Change your Apple ID - Apple Support

You will not be able to use the new Apple ID you created as the change an Apple ID record.

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muguy

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May 12, 2024 8:43 PM in response to muguy

You could create a family share between the two IDs to share apps and content provided that the apps and content support family sharing. If the apps are no longer in the App Store it's likely that will not be the case.

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Changed to a wholly new appleid, but want to keep app's data

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