HT204316: Set up an Apple ID to use in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, and with Apple Music and Apple News

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Lisakw01

Q: If kids entered my Apple ID on their new iPhone can I change it and they keep what they already downloaded on phone?

When my kids got iPods several yrs ago I set up an Apple ID.  When I later got an iPhone I used the same ID.  Now they have iPhones.  I understand it's best for them to have their own Apple ID.  Can they initially connect using my Apple ID to retrieve all their music and apps then change to a new ID?  One of my kids already used my Apple ID and downloaded apps.  If I now create her a new Apple ID will everything she already downloaded onto her phone stay?  How does multiple ID's affect the iTunes account? 

iPhone 4, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Sep 18, 2013 11:32 AM