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Feb 16, 2016 2:43 PM in response to NYY1927by Kappy,Using More than One iDevice on the Same Computer
This applies mainly to couples who are adding another device and do not want their email, messages, etc. being duplicated on both devices. To begin read: How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer. You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whomever will use the new iDevice. See Apple - My Apple ID and Frequently asked questions about Apple ID. The easiest way is to do this on the computer using iTunes: iTunes- How to set up an Apple ID within iTunes.
On the computer create a new user account for the person with the new iDevice. This will be the user account that person will always use. He/She will no longer use the other user account. This way that person will have a separate iTunes Library. Note that once done you cannot "share" apps under a single Apple ID. Each of you must purchase your own apps under your own Apple ID. When you decide to split up like this one of you will need to re-purchase the apps that they want to use.
Start by transferring the new device(s) to a new account along with all your data. Save any photo stream photos that you want to keep to your camera roll (unless they are already in the camera roll) by opening your Photos app, tap on Albums icon at the bottom. Now, tap on My Photo Stream album; tap Select; tap on the photos you want to select;, tap the share icon (box with upward facing arrow) in the lower left corner; then tap Save to Camera Roll.
If you are syncing notes with iCloud that you want to keep then you need to open each of your notes and email them to yourself. Later you can copy and paste the text into new notes created in your new account.
Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account. Choose Merge to upload your data.
Once you are on separate accounts, you can each go to icloud.com and delete the other person's data from your account.
Note: The essence of the above was created by user, randers4. I
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Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
A Guide to Family Sharing - iCloud - Apple Developer
Sharing purchased content with Family Sharing
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Feb 16, 2016 3:02 PM in response to Kappyby NYY1927,Kappy,
Thank you for the response. However, I am confused because Family Sharing should allow us to share all the same things and not have to rebuy apps, music, and movies. Also, these are not new devices. I have iPhone 6s and my wife has iPhone 6s Plus.
Does this help clarify my question?
Thanks,
Yankee1927
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Feb 16, 2016 3:13 PM in response to NYY1927by Kappy,The discussion suggests you each have separate Apple IDs to prevent getting the same phone calls, messages, etc. on your iPhones. They need not be new. You can still share apps, music, and movies.
You may find this helpful, too:
If you and another party are receiving each others’ data, calls, messages, etc.
All iDevice users need their own Apple ID. The person sharing your Apple ID may use their own Apple ID for iCloud, Messages, FaceTime, and Mail. Other parties may use the current Apple ID for iTunes, create separate computer user accounts, or can look into Family Sharing. For more help with the Apple ID:
Your Apple ID
4. Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - Apple Support
5. If your Apple ID has been locked - Apple Support
6. About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support