I have bought an ipad for my dad as a surprise but want to set it up as we are going abroad for his borthday and may not have access to wifi etc there so want it to be ready to go - he has an apple id but I don't know it so is it best to choose not to have an apple id or should I create a new free id??
You can skip that section of the setup and your dad can enter his Apple ID and password ince he gets the device. The Apple ID is not required in order to use the device. You will only need an Apple ID if you want to use iCloud or install apps. You can setup the device and use the native apps without an Apple ID.
You can skip that section of the setup and your dad can enter his Apple ID and password ince he gets the device. The Apple ID is not required in order to use the device. You will only need an Apple ID if you want to use iCloud or install apps. You can setup the device and use the native apps without an Apple ID.
App cannot be shared between AppleIDs. Once he puts his in, the apps you downloaded will no longer be available and he will have to download them again.
I appreciate what you are trying to do for him, but it might be more trouble than it's worth. If he has any experience with Apple iOS products, I'm sure he would undstand. Speaking for myself, I would prefer to do the set up cleanly on my own anyway, but that's just me.
Not Possible.
You need to create an Apple ID and password.
There is no workaround for this.
Click on the link in my previous post or use the copy below.
Can I set up iPad without Apple ID?
Do you share your login information with some one else?
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Q:Can I set up iPad without Apple ID?
What my iPad to be used by multiple users and don't want the iPad tied to an Apple ID. Is this possible?
As a parent - admittedly the technically proficient one in the family - I would be ****** off if any of the kids were fiddling with any of my login credentials, AppleID included. Even if the intentions were good.
So if we wanted to download some free apps such as Skype and facebook we would need an id?
Sorry to be a pain - one more question!
If i create a free id is it possible for dad to change it to his id at a later date or will this then remove any apps I have installed uing the free id?
I am unable to set up my iPad without an Apple ID. Please help. Just wanted anyone to use the iPad.
This is my only post!
Any Apps you Download using " a free id ... " will be Tied to that ID...
Apple ID FAQ
Thank you thats really helpful. He has an old ipod shuffle but that is all and has never used an iphone or ipad so this will be his first foray into iOS.
Hey Tinkerbell3, one other option would be to reset the password for your dad's Apple ID, use it to setup the iPad and then your dad can change his password again if he wants later.
Just a thought.
Yes.
Can I set up an ipad without an apple id
