How to backup multiple iphones with different iCloud accounts but same apple id?

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How to backup multiple iphones with different iCloud accounts but same apple id?

I would like to back up 3 idevices each with different icloud accounts to itunes. But they use the same apple id so that itune purchases can be installed on each device (2 iphones and 1 ipad).

All I want to do is create a backup in case the phones need to be restored. I also want to back up before downloading iOS 8.

The Macbook Pro that I will back up to has one user and one itunes library.

Is this possible without mixing up address books and contacts etc? Appreciate if some one could direct me to detail step-by-step instructions if they exist or please tell me how I can do this.

Thanks.

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on Nov 22, 2014 3:49 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 22, 2014 4:09 PM in response to imac2

With Family Sharing they don't need to have the same Apple ID anymore.

But backups to iTunes are kept separate among multiple devices; Apple ID and iCloud isn't involved at all. Just make sure the devices do not have the same name.

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Nov 25, 2014 4:44 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks Lawrence.

I was worried it would sync the contacts etc. I think even while backing up it says "syncing" so I was not sure how it worked.

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Answer 3

Aug 27, 2016 11:09 PM in response to imac2

So it has 2 backups now? I thought itunws only saves the Most recent!

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Answer 4

Aug 28, 2016 7:39 AM in response to Split2ndreality

I'M not sure wwhat your question is regarding a 2 year old post. iTunes keeps only one backup for each iOS device backed up. But if you have 3 devices that you back up each will have its own unique backup.

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