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I made some mistakes when setting up new devices. Now I have several devices with several different Apple ID. Is there any possibility to change them into single one for all?

I made some mistakes in the past when setting up new devices. Now I have several devices with several different Apple ID. Is there any disadvantage in it? Is there any possibility to change them into single one for all?


iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 10:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2021 12:32 PM

The disadvantage is you can't sync data or purchases.


When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.       


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

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Sep 3, 2021 12:32 PM in response to YingYang0309

The disadvantage is you can't sync data or purchases.


When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.       


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

I made some mistakes when setting up new devices. Now I have several devices with several different Apple ID. Is there any possibility to change them into single one for all?

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