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Apple ID Change

I want to give my old iPad to my wife but need to change user id for iPad and applications what do I do


iPad 2, iOS 8

Posted on May 7, 2023 1:21 PM

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Posted on May 7, 2023 3:34 PM

Follow the instructions provided earlier, namely: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


She can then: Set up your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


To answer your second question:


jsr03 wrote:

need to change user id ... and applications what do I do

Apps are permanently tied to the Apple ID that was used to download them. You wife will either need to download them with her ID (and possibly have to pay for ones that cost money), or you can set up Family Sharing which allows most apps to be downloaded for free if another family member (in this case you) has already purchased them.


To learn how to set up Family Sharing, read this support article --> Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support



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May 7, 2023 3:34 PM in response to jsr03

Follow the instructions provided earlier, namely: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


She can then: Set up your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


To answer your second question:


jsr03 wrote:

need to change user id ... and applications what do I do

Apps are permanently tied to the Apple ID that was used to download them. You wife will either need to download them with her ID (and possibly have to pay for ones that cost money), or you can set up Family Sharing which allows most apps to be downloaded for free if another family member (in this case you) has already purchased them.


To learn how to set up Family Sharing, read this support article --> Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support



May 7, 2023 1:53 PM in response to jsr03

You have to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Then you have to remove the iPad from your account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

Then your wife can sign in with her own Apple ID.

Apple ID Change

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