Why do I have 2 Apple IDs on my iPhone?
Why do I have 2 Apple IDs on my iPhone?
The second Apple ID (the “store” ID) is used only for iTunes and the App Store. This is/was a common setup for families where each family member gets their own “main” Apple ID, but shares the “store” Apple ID.
How do I add a second Apple ID to my iPhone?
Here’s how:
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down a bit and tap on Passwords & Accounts.
- Tap on Add Account.
- Tap on iCloud.
- Enter the Apple ID email and password.
- Select which services you want to enable for this Apple ID.
How do I change the Apple ID on my Iphone but keep everything?
Change your Apple ID
- Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
- In the Account section, choose Edit.
- Choose Change Apple ID.
- Enter the email address that you want to use.
- Choose Continue.
- If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code.
Can I create a new Apple ID without losing everything?
When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data. If you create a new Apple ID, that will cause you to have to start over and lose everything that you purchased with that ID. My account is associated with both my new email and an old iCloud.
Will I lose my photos if I make a new Apple ID?
All replies The photos in your camera roll will not be removed, when you sign out of your AppleID. But you have to make sure, that you really have not been storing photos in iCloud. After a system update, iCloud Photos may have become enabled, without you noticing it. Please check the Settings.
Will I lose my messages if I change Apple ID?
After you update your Apple ID, your friends will receive new messages from your updated Apple ID. Old messages aren’t removed. Go to Settings > Messages, then tap Send & Receive. If you’re signed out on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap “Use your Apple ID for iMessage” then enter your updated Apple ID and password.
What will happen if I create a new Apple ID?
You can always create a new apple id and then change to that id for your itunes account and/or your icloud account. If you download any apps with the new Apple ID, you will need to use your existing Apple ID and password to install app updates for all apps that were downloaded with your existing Apple ID.
Will I lose apps if I change Apple ID?
You can keep the app downloaded or purchased using your ID in place, but your kid may be prompted at times for the password to your Apple ID, particularly when updates appear. In the latter case, the very best one, you can delete and reinstall the app, then log in with the account for the game developer.
Should I create my own Apple ID?
Most of the time, I recommend having at least a separate personal Apple ID for iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime and (if desired) have everyone share one Apple ID for the iTunes and App Stores.
Should every family member have their own Apple ID?
When you set up Family Sharing, make sure that everyone uses their own Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use to access all Apple services, including Family Sharing. Everyone in your family needs to join Family Sharing using their own Apple ID.
Does each Apple ID have its own iCloud?
The Apple ID and the iCloud ID are two different accounts, but the confusion comes that they can be accesses with the same email ID. As mentioned earlier, the Apple ID is used for signing into the iCloud. When you log into the iCloud, the email address and password are your Apple ID.
What do you lose when you sign out of Apple ID?
Whatever you choose, your information will remain in iCloud. However, you can’t access or use the following services on your device after you sign out of iCloud: Apple Pay, Apple Cash and Apple Card*
Can you sign back into Apple ID?
Open the Messages app, select Messages > Preferences, click the Accounts tab, then select your Apple ID from the list of accounts. If you’re signed out, sign in with your updated Apple ID and password. If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, click Sign Out, then click Sign Out again when asked to confirm.
How do I change iCloud account on iPhone without deleting?
Answer: A: Try going to Settings/iCloud and stop syncing everything. Confirm that data is still on the phone. Then sign out of iCloud and back in with the new ID.
Will I lose my apps if I change Apple ID?
Apps will still remain associated to your mom’s Apple ID, but they won’t disappear. If you sign out of your mom’s account and sign in with the new one, the apps stay exactly where they are. The only snag is, when it comes time to update, you will be asked for your mom’s Apple ID and password to update them.
What do you lose if you make a new iCloud account?
This deletes all of the contacts, calendars, reminders, and Safari data stored on the iPad, allowing you to start with a clean slate and create your new iCloud account. Note that this doesn’t delete all of the data forever. The contacts, calendar, and other information are still stored in that iCloud account.
What happens if I change iCloud account?
This deletes the account and your iCloud data from your device, but not from iCloud. Provided you are signing back into the same account, your iCloud data will reappear on your device when you sign back in. Changing your iCloud account will not effect your apps or photos in the camera roll or photo library.
