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astuhley
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Q: Find My Friends

My kids and I share an Apple ID.  Is there a way we can all use Find My Friends?  If not possible with one ID, is there a work around?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 8:45 AM

by Stephen Spark,Solvedanswer
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A:

Create another Apple ID in the iTunes Store. Open Settings/iCloud on the device you wish to change and tap delete account.  This only deletes the iCloud from your device.  It will give the option to save iCloud Contacts and Calendar on the iPhone.  You can then login to iCloud using the other account.

 

If you wish to change the account used for the stores open Settings/iTunes and App Stores tapping on the Apple ID at the top then log out. Log in using the new ID.

Posted on Nov 17, 2012 8:04 PM

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  • by Stephen Spark,

    Stephen Spark Stephen Spark Nov 13, 2012 10:34 AM in response to astuhley
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    Nov 13, 2012 10:34 AM in response to astuhley

    Each user needs to be set up with their own user ID. One ID can still be used to sync iTunes and App store purchases but set Settings/iCloud on each device to it's own user ID. iCloud, Messages, FaceTime and other iCloud features will work much better.

  • by astuhley,

    astuhley astuhley Nov 17, 2012 7:12 PM in response to Stephen Spark
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    Nov 17, 2012 7:12 PM in response to Stephen Spark

    Thanks for your response.  I was hoping that was the answer, but can't seem to find any information on-line on how to do that.  Can you direct me?

     

    Thanks!

  • by Stephen Spark,Solvedanswer

    Stephen Spark Stephen Spark Nov 17, 2012 8:04 PM in response to astuhley
    Level 4 (2,419 points)
    Nov 17, 2012 8:04 PM in response to astuhley

    Create another Apple ID in the iTunes Store. Open Settings/iCloud on the device you wish to change and tap delete account.  This only deletes the iCloud from your device.  It will give the option to save iCloud Contacts and Calendar on the iPhone.  You can then login to iCloud using the other account.

     

    If you wish to change the account used for the stores open Settings/iTunes and App Stores tapping on the Apple ID at the top then log out. Log in using the new ID.

  • by astuhley,

    astuhley astuhley Nov 17, 2012 9:38 PM in response to Stephen Spark
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    Nov 17, 2012 9:38 PM in response to Stephen Spark

    Thanks for your help!