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If I change my Apple ID will I lose all of my current info?

What will changing Apple ID do? Lose everything?

iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 19, 2019 5:37 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2019 5:49 PM

If you create a new Apple ID, you will lose access to much of your data and all previous purchases made by the old ID. If you do a name change to your current ID, you shouldn't lose anything.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


 

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Jul 19, 2019 5:49 PM in response to Rachbkf0907

If you create a new Apple ID, you will lose access to much of your data and all previous purchases made by the old ID. If you do a name change to your current ID, you shouldn't lose anything.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


 

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