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how can i download pictures from a previous aapple ID

how do i down load pictures from a previous apple ID

iPhone XS

Posted on Nov 7, 2022 12:15 PM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2022 7:07 PM

You need to sign into the ID to download the pictures. Then sign out and sign into your current ID.


When changing to the old ID, make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the new ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the old ID, then turn Find My Phone back on. 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.      


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


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


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        



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Nov 7, 2022 7:07 PM in response to sergent8

You need to sign into the ID to download the pictures. Then sign out and sign into your current ID.


When changing to the old ID, make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the new ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the old ID, then turn Find My Phone back on. 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.      


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


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


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        



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