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I have 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID. How can I correct this?

I have two iPhones on one apple id, how do I create a new apple id on one of the phones and remove the old one?


Posted on Oct 21, 2021 5:30 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2021 5:36 AM

Click here to see how to 'Create an Apple ID' = create an Apple Account. --> https://support.apple.com/HT204316


Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> https://support.apple.com/HT208242


Click on this link to learn how to 'Sign in with your Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204053


You can decide upon how much data you wish to retain.


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore." Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201351


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings [with a computer] - "A factory restore erases the information and settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod and installs the latest version of iOS or iPod software."

Click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201252


How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

"Learn how to wipe information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and restore your device to factory settings." Without using a computer. Does not reinstall iOS.

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201274


By the way, there is nothing to "correct." Some people own multiple iPhones and use the same ID.

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Oct 21, 2021 5:36 AM in response to BGR_1

Click here to see how to 'Create an Apple ID' = create an Apple Account. --> https://support.apple.com/HT204316


Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac --> https://support.apple.com/HT208242


Click on this link to learn how to 'Sign in with your Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204053


You can decide upon how much data you wish to retain.


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore." Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201351


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings [with a computer] - "A factory restore erases the information and settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod and installs the latest version of iOS or iPod software."

Click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201252


How to erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

"Learn how to wipe information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and restore your device to factory settings." Without using a computer. Does not reinstall iOS.

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201274


By the way, there is nothing to "correct." Some people own multiple iPhones and use the same ID.

I have 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID. How can I correct this?

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