Q: Will I loose anything if I switch Apple IDs?
I am not sure this is the correct place to post my question but i have a few questions somewhat around the iTunes topic. I have been on my mom's Apple ID account for several year since I got my first apple device. I want to move to my own Apple ID but I am worried that I will loose some things. First, will I be able to keep all the apps I previously bought on my mom's account that are already downloaded on my phone or laptop? Second, will I loose any photos, notes or anything on my phone or laptop? Lastly, if I sign back into my moms account could I download music or an app and return to my original account and keep the app or music?
Thanks!
iPhone SE
Posted on Aug 14, 2016 12:40 PM
Anything downloaded on an account is permanently tied to that account, so only your mum's account will be able to download updates to her apps and do in-app purchases in them (and potentially redownload them and/or authorise them on a new computer).
Logging out of an account shouldn't remove any downloaded/synced content. But if you want to change iCloud account then you might lose things on your iPhone depending upon what they are e.g. if they are iCloud photos linked to her account, if the notes are linked to that iCloud account.
Logging into an account and redownloading a past purchase may tie the device (or computer) to that account for 90 days : View and remove associated devices in iTunes - Apple Support
Posted on Aug 14, 2016 10:32 PM