Changed Apple ID - need help

**gary1949** · 01-16-2012, 12:35 PM

I changed my Apple ID by creating a new ID - I didn't follow the Apple procedure to change my ID because I didn't know there was a procedure to do so.

When I try to use the App Store, iTunes or the Apple Store on my 4S it shows my OLD Apple ID in light gray and I can find no way to change it to my new Apple ID. I've changed my Apple ID on iTunes on my PC and synced - didn't help.

Be kind in your responses - I'm pretty new to IOS. Thanks.

**JustMe'D** · 01-16-2012, 03:02 PM

Go to Settings-Store and then select your Apple ID and logout. Afterwards, login with your new Apple ID. Do a backup to be on the safe side beforehand.

**Cleveland** · 01-16-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by gary1949

I changed my Apple ID by creating a new ID - I didn't follow the Apple procedure to change my ID because I didn't know there was a procedure to do so.

When I try to use the App Store, iTunes or the Apple Store on my 4S it shows my OLD Apple ID in light gray and I can find no way to change it to my new Apple ID. I've changed my Apple ID on iTunes on my PC and synced - didn't help.

Be kind in your responses - I'm pretty new to IOS. Thanks.

Keep in mind that anything you bought from the app store will be lost if I'm not mistaken - if I am I apologize for my incorrectness

**JustMe'D** · 01-16-2012, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cleveland

Keep in mind that anything you bought from the app store will be lost if I'm not mistaken - if I am I apologize for my incorrectness

I believe you are correct. Let me clear something up, if I can. I have an iPhone 4S with Verizon and my daughter has an iPhone 4 with AT&T. We were using the same Apple ID until our data started showing up on each other's devices. After that, I created her own Apple ID and I created a different Apple ID for myself, however, we share the original Apple ID for purchases only via the App store. So in summary,

Daughter:
Dad:
Both: in regard to the app store for purchases.

By doing it that way, we did not lose any previously purchased & downloaded apps and we are able to keep our personal data on our own devices.

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**Rockdog97** · 01-16-2012, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by JustMe'D

I believe you are correct. Let me clear something up, if I can. I have an iPhone 4S with Verizon and my daughter has an iPhone 4 with AT&T. We were using the same Apple ID until our data started showing up on each other's devices. After that, I created her own Apple ID and I created a different Apple ID for myself, however, we share the original Apple ID for purchases only via the App store. So in summary,

Daughter:
Dad:
Both: in regard to the app store for purchases.

By doing it that way, we did not lose any previously purchased & downloaded apps and we are able to keep our personal data on our own devices.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

that sounds confusing.. glad I only have to worry about myself..

**ThePinkChameleon** · 01-16-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Rockdog97

that sounds confusing.. glad I only have to worry about myself..

LOL !! he lost me too !! glad i set up everyone's own apple id before they got their iphones to avoid that

**Peligro911** · 01-16-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by JustMe'D

I believe you are correct. Let me clear something up, if I can. I have an iPhone 4S with Verizon and my daughter has an iPhone 4 with AT&T. We were using the same Apple ID until our data started showing up on each other's devices. After that, I created her own Apple ID and I created a different Apple ID for myself, however, we share the original Apple ID for purchases only via the App store. So in summary,

Daughter:
Dad:
Both: in regard to the app store for purchases.

By doing it that way, we did not lose any previously purchased & downloaded apps and we are able to keep our personal data on our own devices.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That's exactly how I have mine set up this way you only purchase apps once .. It's not that confusing really your main apple id is what you use in iTunes and for the store on your phone .... You create a serrated apple I'd for iCloud and FaceTime etc. so that way everyone has there own apple I'd and you just share the main one for purchases

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**jpf22467#IM** · 01-16-2012, 07:25 PM

I dont think you will solve your issue

I have a wife and two children. We each have our own Apple IDs. We sync them all on the same PC. If my daughter buys a game, then syncs her phone. The next time I log on to itunes and sync, her game shows on my phone. Two different IDs, but one computer.

If you share an ID, and you use icloud. Every purchase you make, will automatically show up on hers

I think you might almost be there. You should only use separate accounts. Also make sure your setting on itunes do not automatically load new apps/music on your device when you connect to itunes.

**TurboTiger** · 01-16-2012, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by gary1949

I didn't follow the Apple procedure to change my ID because I didn't know there was a procedure to do so.
.

gary1949,

Can you point me to these procedures?
I'm about to do the same thing.

TIA

**JustMe'D** · 01-16-2012, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Peligro911

That's exactly how I have mine set up this way you only purchase apps once .. It's not that confusing really your main apple ID is what you use in iTunes and for the store on your phone .... You create a separate apple ID for iCloud and FaceTime etc. so that way everyone has there own apple ID and you just share the main one for purchases

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Exactly and thank you. Your explanation was much better and you're right, it's not as confusing as it seems. It makes perfect sense to have a shared Apple ID to logon with in the app Store and iTunes if you will be paying for purchases made from separate devices like I do. My teen daughter doesn't pay for any apps or music and must clear it through me before she make any purchases. As Peligro911 stated, for iCloud, FaceTime, etcetera, use separate Apple IDs.

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**Peligro911** · 01-16-2012, 09:57 PM

You can turn off automatic sync off apps if you share a computer and turn off the automatic downloads on your phone

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**ICON5o2** · 01-17-2012, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Cleveland

Keep in mind that anything you bought from the app store will be lost if I'm not mistaken - if I am I apologize for my incorrectness

So if I ever want to change my Apple ID I will lose all my previously purchased content?

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**Cleveland** · 01-17-2012, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by ICON5o2

So if I ever want to change my Apple ID I will lose all my previously purchased content?

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No if you change your apple id through the proper way you'll be fine, it's when you create an additional one instead of changing your current one

**gary1949** · 01-17-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by TurboTiger

gary1949,

Can you point me to these procedures?
I'm about to do the same thing.

TIA

Go to Apple ID Support at:

In the bottom right hand corner is a link to the procedure for properly changing your Apple ID.

**TurboTiger** · 01-17-2012, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by gary1949

Go to Apple ID Support at:

In the bottom right hand corner is a link to the procedure for properly changing your Apple ID.

Tks for the link Gary.

Good Luck

**CG2012** · 01-06-2013, 12:08 AM

Found that my daughter would download from the app store on the phone and the apps would then show up on my phone (we share the same iTunes account). The way to avoid getting another persons apps on your device that shares apple ID is this...SEETINGS - iTUNES & APP STORE from there you'll find under AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS (2 options) Music and Apps....both of those should be turned off. Each device that's connected to one Apple ID should use these same settings. That way you can download an app you want and your wife or kids won't see the app on there devices. Hope that helps!

**3vilPeT3** · 02-04-2013, 09:49 PM

Thank you I have the same situation. My daughter has an iPod and we got an iPad I don't want here apps on the iPad. I am having a hard time in changing here apple I/d. I feel I am close but need a push in the right direction. Also I don't want to lose every thing we bought such as music.

**DrBit2011** · 02-10-2013, 07:32 PM

Hi to all

I'm about to buy a iP4S or iP5, dont sure wich one. Anyway, i have a iPad3 LTE, where i have my iTunes account. The iPad is ussed by my wife and daughter, i dont wants hers apps in my iPhone, mostly children's games, but i already have purshades a few apps for the intention to have it in my iphone.

Far i read, i can undertand:
Keep my current itunes account in the ipad, and use it only for apps, have another account for data and contacts for the iphone, and, use the same pc to sync both devices?

I'm missing something?