TS3988 how to i change my icloud id to my new apple id without losing everything

how do i change my icloud account name to my new apple id without losing my pics

Welcome to the Apple community.
You will need to save your photo stream photos, before you change your iCloud account.
Navigate to the photo stream album and into the photo sheet view (the one with all the thumbnails), click on the small rectangle with the arrow on it, in the top right corner of the screen and then tap each photo you wish to save. Once you have selected all the photos you want to save, tap the save button at the bottom of the screen and choose a new album to save them into.
Once you have done all this, you can delete your current iCloud account and enter your new one.

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  • How do I update my icloud account with my new apple id without losing all my backed up data?

    I recently changed my apple id and password and I would like to know how to update my icloud account to reflect the new id.  I realize I can delete the old one and set up a new one, but the message that comes up tells me that all my backed up data will be deleted, would this delete the data and photos that are currently on my iPad?  Also, would I have to change my icloud email address?

    First, there are apple IDs and their associated passwords.  You get the ID when creating a new icloud account.  You can also create an ID when setting up an iTunes store account.  You can have an icloud account and an iTunes account each using the same ID or different IDs.
    So the question is, the ID that you changed...  what process did you use to change it and to which account was that ID associated with?
    But.. to address your problem (you have one "old" ID for icloud that you have been using and now want to use a new ID - hence a new account), you must move your data from one account to another...
    When connected to the account you want to GET data from, Go to Settings>iCloud and turn all data that is syncing with iCloud (contacts, calendars, etc.) to Off. 
    When prompted choose to keep the data on the iPhone. 
    After everything is turned off, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account.  Next, set up a new iCloud account using a different Apple ID and turn iCloud data syncing for contacts, etc. back to On.  When prompted, choose Merge.  This will upload the data to this new account.
    Note that this only affects the "Apple data" like contacts, calendars, reminders, etc.  Many third party apps also use iCloud to store data files there.  These files may be lost in the process, unless the apps also keep the data locally on the device.
    NOTE:  Photos in the photo stream (if you use it) will not transfer to the new account.  It is advised that you save the photos to a computer before performing the account switch. 

  • HT204053 How do I change my iCloud account to my new apple ID?

    I previously used my moms apple ID and had iCloud set up under her apple ID. I just got a new Mac and am setting up everything under my own apple ID. My iPhone and iPad are linked under the previous ID and I don't knwo how to change the account under iCloud. When it says DELETE ACCOUNT, does it just delete it from my device or does it deleteit for good?

    If you want to change your iCloud ID to another existing ID you'll have to delete the account, create a new account with the other ID, and migrate your data to the new account.  Deleting the account only deletes if from the device, not from iCloud.  Any other devices still using the account will not be effected by this.
    Before deleting the account, if you have any photos in photo stream that are not in your camera roll or backed up somewhere else save these to your camera roll or you will lose them.  To do this, open the photo stream album in the thumbnail view, tap Edit, tap all the photos you want to save, tap Share, then tap Save to Camera Roll.
    Once this is done, go to Settings>iCloud, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account. When prompted about what to do with the iCloud data, be sure to select Keep On iPhone [iPad}.  Next, set up a new iCloud account using a different Apple ID (if you don't have one, tap Get a Free Apple ID at the bottom).  Then turn iCloud data syncing for contacts, etc. back to On, and when prompted about merging with iCloud, choose Merge.  This will upload the data to the new account.

  • How do i re-register an iphone to a new apple id without losing the content

    Hi I am a long time user of the iphone 3gs and have two phones registered to my apple account, since buying my wife an I pad2 I have been trying to find out how to seperate the two phones off my account without losing my wifes phone content. Could anyone solve my problem?

    Purchase made with an account remain permanently tied to that account.  You cannot split (or merge) accounts. She will have to re-purchase the items with her own account.  If we're talking a lot of items you might want to have that included in settlement papers.

  • How can I change my icloud username to my new email address?

    Hi
    How can I change my iCloud username to my new email address?
    I've registered my new email address on My Apple ID but it has not changed on my new Macbook Pro
    Any ideas how to change this for good across all devices?
    Thanks
    Amy

    have a look at this document, to see which services need updating across your devices, after you changed the AppleID:
    Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID   http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT5796

  • IPad.  How do I change my icloud password for my new iPad?

    How do I change my icloud password for my new i?  I have a new ipad and the account has an 8- character p/w and I only recorded 7 characters, so the present one must be wrong.  I'm scared to overwrite the dots for fear I will loose it completely!

    Hello, luciawong. 
    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
    You may find this article helpful with the issue you are experiencing.
    iOS 7: If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloud
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223
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    Jason H.

  • How can i sync my ipod touch to a different itunes library without losing everything on it?

    Please help!!
    Can someone tell me how I can sync my ipod touch to a different itunes library without losing everything on it?

    Transfer iTunes purchases by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    Transfer your music fom the old computer
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    You can alsouse a third-party program likeoneof thise discussed here to transfer music from iPod to computr.
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
    Connect the iPod to the comuter and make a backup by rignt clickingon the iPOd under Devices in iTunes a nd select Back Up. Then restore the iPod from that backup.

  • How do i move my itunes image to a new PC? Without losing my Data

    How do i move my itunes image to a new PC? Without losing my Data

    These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
    Method 1
    Backup the library with this User Tip.
    Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
    Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
    Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
    Method 2
    Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
    Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
    I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
    Note if you have failed to move contacts and calendar items across you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should  merge the existing data from the device.
    If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
    Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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  • Is there anyway to change Apple ID without losing everything?

    I recently changed Internet providers and my current I'd is with my old provider. Is there anyway to change the Apple ID without losing everything?

    Absolutely.
    If you go to Appleid.apple.com, then click on the Manage My Account button (big blue rectangle).
    When you've signed in (using your current Apple ID), there will be a section showing your email address, click on EDIT next too it, enter in your new Apple ID, and then select Save Changes, and viola! Your Apple ID has been changed, without loss of any content.
    Then on your device just go into Settings> Store> click on your account> Sign Out> Then Sign back in using your new email address in place of the old.
    Note: Some apps when updating will still ask for your old account as the Apple ID, just enter in your password ignoring the email

  • TS3988 how can I change my icloud email account?

    I change my email address from yahoo to gmail but it's still showing on my iCloud the old yahoo email address. How do I change my icloud account email on my iphone 4S?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    If it's your non-iCloud mail address, start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account
    If it is your iCloud mail address you want to change, you can't.

  • TS3988 How do I change my iCloud account id on my iPhone?  I changed my Apple ID and iCloud Id on my PC but I can not change it on my iPhone and now it won't back up.

    How do I change my iCloud account information on my iPhone?  I had to change my Apple ID and my iCloud ID on my PC but, I wasn't able to change it on my iPhone and now it won't back up.

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Firstly, you need to change your details with Apple,  Start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account.
    In order to change your Apple ID or password for your iCloud account on your iOS device, you need to delete the account from your iOS device first, then add it back using your updated details. (Settings > iCloud, scroll down and hit "Delete Account")
    Providing you are simply updating your existing details and not changing to another account, when you delete your account, all the data that is synced with iCloud will also be deleted from the device (but not from iCloud), but will be synced back to your device when you login again.
    In order to change your Apple ID or password for your iCloud account on your computer, you need to sign out of the account from your computer first, then sign back in using your updated details. (System Preferences > iCloud, click the sign out button)
    In order to change your Apple ID or password for your iTunes account on your iOS device, you need to sign out from your iOS device first, then sign back in using your updated details. (Settings > store, scroll down and tap your ID)

  • TS3988 How can I change my iCloud ID? I moved and the email I used to set it up no longer exists.

    I want to correct my iCloud ID as the email address I used to set it up will no longer exist when I move.
    If I delete the account it says will delete all my contact, calendar, etc. data from my device and I could not deal with that.
    How can I change it and save my data on my devices?

    I have already changed my Apple ID, but now I need to change my ICLOUD ID.
    I can delete the iCloud ID, but then it tells me that it will delete all the data from my device - calendars, contacts etc. which would be totally unacceptable. One of the other threads says you can select save my data, but unless that option is buried it does not appear on the deletion screen.
    So the question remains - how do I change my iCloud ID to a valid email address.  The one I used to set it up will go away in a week when I move and cancel my present Internet service.  Comcast doesn't provide service where we're moving so the email address will go away.

  • TS3988 how can I change the icloud ID.??

    my ID in icloud is different than my apple ID.?
    how could i change the icloud ID into my apple ID?

    Please explain a little more, do you mean it's wrong or that you have 2 accounts.

  • How do I sync my old ipod to my "new" iTunes library without losing the music I already have loaded onto my iPod?

    Hi, so I got my new computer loaded up with iTunes and I want to be able to move my music from my old iPod to my new iTunes library without losing any of the music I already have placed on the iPod. How would I do this? And please I'm not too savvy with the new iTunes layout and such so if you could make this easy in layman's terms that would be great.

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    If you purchased all songs in the iTunes Store, plug your iPod to your Mac or PC and iTunes will ask you to transfer purchases.
    If you didn't purchase any song or you have non-purchased songs from the iTunes Store, you have to use an application to transfer the songs to iTunes. Here is a list of applications you can use for that > https://discussions.apple.com/message/11319208#11319208

  • TS3988 How do I change the iCloud ID to log into a different one

    How do I change from my iCloud to my husbands iCloud on my iPad mini?

    Go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, then sign back in with his iCloud ID.  If you need to migrate your data to his account and merge it with his, choose Keep on My iPad when prompted, then choose Merge after signing into the new account to merge your data with his.
    A word of caution - when you share an iCloud account, any data you both sync with the shared account is merged, and the merged data appears on all devices.  You will, for example, end up with each other's contacts on your devices if you both sync contacts with the same account.  Also, any action you take with this data on one device is synced to all other devices sharing the account.  If you, for example, deleted your husband's contacts from your iPad, they would also be deleted from his devices (and vice versa) and they would be lost.
    You will also be sharing the same 5 GB of free iCloud space for your data and backups.
    If you don't want to share your data like this, you should continue to maintain separate iCloud accounts.

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