vero2009
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Q: Can i reset my iPad mini to make a new Apple ID

I don't want my iPad to have the same Apple ID like my iPhone since I will be sharing my iPad with others and don't want them to see my contacts or anything that's synced from my phone to the iPad. Could I just reset it like a new iPad and start over?

iPad, iOS 7

Posted on Mar 5, 2014 10:16 PM

by rockmyplimsoul,Solvedanswer
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vero2009 wrote:

 

But I can still download free apps right?

Only if you set your new Apple ID up with a credit card, even for free stuff.

 

But if you just want a new ID for iCloud for the iPad, you can still use your current ID for iTunes Store & App purchases -- iCloud ID and Store ID don't have to be the same.  But its your choice, if you're going to share the iPad maybe you don't want people to make purchases against your other ID.

Posted on Mar 6, 2014 11:22 AM

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  • by Diavonex,Helpful

    Diavonex Diavonex Mar 5, 2014 11:37 PM in response to vero2009
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    Mar 5, 2014 11:37 PM in response to vero2009

    Yes you can but you will have to buy your own apps with the new Apple ID.

  • by King_Penguin,Helpful

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Mar 5, 2014 11:38 PM in response to vero2009
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    Mar 5, 2014 11:38 PM in response to vero2009

    You can reset to factory defaults : Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings (if you have Find My iPad enabled then turn that 'off' first : Settings > iCloud > Find My iPad)

     

    Creating a new account : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2731

    Or if you don't want to give credit card details then follow the instructions on this page for creating it : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

     

    And turn on 'Find My iPad' on it (Settings > iCloud) when you've done so - iOS 7 has activation lock so it's more difficult to remove from an account, so will hopefully give you a better chance of getting it back if it's stolen.

     

    You can set Settings > General > Restrictions > Account (under the 'allow changes' heading) to Don't Allow Changes which will stop any changes to any accounts e.g. Settings > iCloud, adding/removing email accounts to the Mail app, Settings > iTunes & App Store. If the iPad will be shared then you can also use Settigns > General > Restrictions to stop in-app purchases and to hide the App Store and iTunes store apps (or to require the account's password to be entered for every download)

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    vero2009 vero2009 Mar 6, 2014 11:15 AM in response to King_Penguin
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    Mar 6, 2014 11:15 AM in response to King_Penguin

    Resetting my iPad won't mess up my iPhone right?

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    vero2009 vero2009 Mar 6, 2014 11:17 AM in response to Diavonex
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    Mar 6, 2014 11:17 AM in response to Diavonex

    But I can still download free apps right?

  • by rockmyplimsoul,

    rockmyplimsoul rockmyplimsoul Mar 6, 2014 11:20 AM in response to vero2009
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    Mar 6, 2014 11:20 AM in response to vero2009

    vero2009 wrote:

     

    Resetting my iPad won't mess up my iPhone right?

    No, but the instructions apply to your iPad -- that's what you want to reset as new, right?  Restoring your iPad to start over will have no effect on your iPhone.

  • by rockmyplimsoul,Solvedanswer

    rockmyplimsoul rockmyplimsoul Mar 6, 2014 11:22 AM in response to vero2009
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    Mar 6, 2014 11:22 AM in response to vero2009

    vero2009 wrote:

     

    But I can still download free apps right?

    Only if you set your new Apple ID up with a credit card, even for free stuff.

     

    But if you just want a new ID for iCloud for the iPad, you can still use your current ID for iTunes Store & App purchases -- iCloud ID and Store ID don't have to be the same.  But its your choice, if you're going to share the iPad maybe you don't want people to make purchases against your other ID.