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Q: Hi. I have shared an Apple ID with my children for some time. As they are getting older they do not wnat me seeing all their messages, photos etc so want their own accounts. How can they access their purchased music and apps on the new account please?

Hi. I have shared an Apple ID with my children for some time. As they are getting older they do not wnat me seeing all their messages, photos etc so want their own accounts. How can they access their purchased music and apps on the new account please?

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on May 3, 2014 9:58 AM

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IdrisSeabright May 3, 2014 10:00 AM in response to tjr0800
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May 3, 2014 10:00 AM in response to tjr0800

Apps are forever tied to the account under which they were purchased and cannot be transferred. Your children need to continue to use your Apple ID for the iTunes & App Store but their own for iMessages and Facetime.
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tjr0800 May 3, 2014 10:06 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
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May 3, 2014 10:06 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thank you. Does the same apply to purchased music? Also, can I separate iCloud account from the Apple Store account ID? Many thanks.
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IdrisSeabright May 3, 2014 10:20 AM in response to tjr0800
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May 3, 2014 10:20 AM in response to tjr0800

Yes.

On their iOS devices, under Settings>iTunes & App Store, they should use your Apple ID. When they log into iCloud, iMessage and Facetime, they should use their personal Apple IDs.
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tjr0800 May 3, 2014 11:37 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
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May 3, 2014 11:37 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

OK, many thanks. Much appreciated
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IdrisSeabright May 3, 2014 12:14 PM in response to tjr0800
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May 3, 2014 12:14 PM in response to tjr0800

Glad it helped!
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HT201269: Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Q: Hi. I have shared an Apple ID with my children for some time. As they are getting older they do not wnat me seeing all their messages, photos etc so want their own accounts. How can they access their purchased music and apps on the new account please?

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