Unlinking two iPhones that are currently using the same Apple ID

My parents accidentally used the same Apple ID for both of their iPhones. How can I unlink their accounts and create two different, unique Apple IDs for each of their iPhones? And without losing what is currently saved to the iCloud (some of the info saved is for business). I appreciate any help. When I create a new ID for one device it messes up the other one. Thanks!

Apple IDs are used in several different ways on an iPhone. You can have different Apple IDs for different functions. For example, if you use the same iCloud ID for both phones they will both be trackable by logging in to icloud using that ID, and they will both be protected by Activation Lock with the same ID. They will also both get the same email and back up to the same iCloud account. Or these can be different. Your choice.
The iTunes & App stores can have the same or a different Apple ID. If they have the same then you don't have to pay for apps twice; once an app is purchased it can be used by all devices on that account (there are licensing restrictions that limit sharing to a single family all at the same address).
Facetime and iMessage can have yet a third Apple ID. This is really a good idea, as it keeps everyone's messages private.

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Me and my partner are currently using the same apple id and have no space left on our devices. We are currently waiting on the iphone 6 plus to arrive and don't know how to transfer all data to the new phones.

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I don't know if I'm asking this all in a way that can be understood? Thanks ED3K, however that part I do understand (in the link you provided!)
What I need to know is "how" I can separate or rather create another Apple ID for my son-who is currently using "my Apple ID?" If there is a way to let him keep "all" his info on his phone (eg-contacts, music, app's, etc.) without doing a "reset?') Somehow I need to go into his phone's setting-create a new Apple ID and possibly a new password so he can still use our combined iCloud & Itunes account?
Also then letting me take back my Apple ID & password, but again allowing us (my son and I) to use the same iCloud & Itunes account? Does that make more sense??? I'm sincerely trying to get this cleared up once and for all----just need guidance from someone who has a true understanding of the whole Apple iCloud/Itunes system!
Thanks again for "anyone" that can help me!!!

HT5622 My husband and I both have iPhones. We are currently using the same Apple ID. I have my own ID but when I send him a text message it comes back to me or goes to my computer. How do we separate the 2 ID's so we can send messages?

My husband and I both have iPhones. We are currently using the same Apple ID. I have my own ID but when I send him a text message it comes back to me or goes to my computer. How do we separate the 2 ID's so we can send messages?

You need to reconfigure your phone for use with your Apple ID. I suggest you restore yours as new then reconfigure it with your information and Apple ID. Be sure to disable Find My Phone, if it's enabled, before proceeding.
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Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
iPad,iPod,iPod Touch Recovery Mode
You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
You can restore from a backup if you have one from BEFORE you set the restrictions passcode.
Also, see iTunes- Restoring iOS software.

If you registrate one Apple ID for each iPhone/iPad, you'll get 5GB on iCloud for each Apple ID, right? I have two iPhones and one iPad with the same Apple ID, why can't I get 5 GB fo each of them?

If you registrate one Apple ID for each iPhone/iPad, you'll get 5GB on iCloud for each Apple ID, right? I have two iPhones and one iPad with the same Apple ID, why can't I get 5 GB fo each of them?

Actually, everyone missed one point, when a device is priced, the cost of icloud storage space for that device is also included in it that is why they are able to give you 5gb each for each user ID, in nutshell there is nothing free coming with apple device purchase, it is paid for. What they are trying by giving only 5gb per user ID irrespective of the number of devices used is pure broadlight looting, they take money from you when you buy each device and give you nothing, This is a case of goods and services bought but not fully deliverd ie apple can be suied for discreminatory treatment towards it's users. I wonder why no one tried this yet in America where everyone sue everyone for petty things..... there is no one to take up this issue? . if tim got any love for the guys who shell out money for the devices his company makes, he should be implimenting this as priority before someone wake up from sleep and sue him.

I have two Macs and I am using the same Apple ID on both. All of my info, history etc is showing up on both. How do I turn this off?

I have two Macs and I am using the same Apple ID on both. All of my info, history etc is showing up on both. How do I turn this off?

You likely have iCloud turned on in at least Safari. If you don't want Safari to sync between these devices turn one of them off. System Preferences - iCloud - Safari (uncheck the box)

How do you use family share when we all currently use the same Apple ID but different iCloud accounts?

our family is currently using all the same Apple ID so we don't have to purchase thing twice, but now I want to set up the family share. Do we all have to have our own Apple ID to set up the family share? We do all have separate iCloud's accounts, I'm not sure if that even makes a difference.

Hello me1002,
That is a good question. Everyone will need their own Apple ID that is signed into iCloud and iTunes. When setting this up, someone will need to be the Organizer so whom ever it is will champion this. Then everyone else will need to sign in to each respective accounts and then the organizer will need to send out invites to join Family Sharing. If you get that all setup, remember that when making purchases from those Apple ID will belong to that specific Apple ID so if anyone leaves, others will not have access to that purchased content.
Start or join a family group using Family Sharing
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088
Regards,
-Norm G.

How can I enable Facetime for two different iTouch (4 gen) using the same Apple ID?

I would like to have each of them have their own distinct email address so I can Facetime them seperately, is this possible? I have two new iTouches for each of my kids, and I want to use one Apple ID so we can all share the same music. they have their own email accounts, but I would like to know if I can assign each of the iTouch with a different email address so I can facetime my kids using their distinct email address. Right now, they are sharing the email address assigned to our Apple ID, so they are ringing at the same time. Thanks!! CL

It is possible to use one Apple ID with Face Time and Messages by adding email addresses and setting the "you can be reached at" and "Start a new conversation from" in the settings for each device. This method does not work well though.
Your best option is to set each kid up with there own iCloud/Apple iTunes Store account (Apple ID) using their own email address. Then on each device set the iCloud Settings on each device to their specific Apple ID. Set the iTunes & Apps Store settings to use the main Apple ID for store purchases. With this setup each user will have their own distinct iCloud account which will not interferer with the others yet still make purchases from the main one.

My daughter and I currently use the same Apple ID. What do I need to do to make sure her music is not on my phone?

My daughter and I share the same Apple ID. When she purchases music, it is always on my phone, and vice versa. I donot want her music on my phone. How can I do this without erasing it from her phone as well?

This is not really an iCloud issue.
But
Use iTunes on a computer and sync just the music you want.
iTunes remembers your iPhone's sync info and will not take the music off her iPhone
How to Sync to the computer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351

I'm trying to. It something on app world. And I just got a new iPhone and I'm using the same Apple ID and I put In the right answers for security questions and I KNOW they r right. What do I do?!?

Please help!

You must contact iTunes Store Support for that problem.
Do that by starting here: http://www.apple.com/support/
Navigate the pages as follows:
Under "Contact Us" click the blue "Contact Support" link
Click the blue "Get Started" button
Click "More Products & Services"
Click "Apple ID"
Click "iTunes Store, App Store or Mac App Store"
Click "Forgotten Apple ID security questions"
Click "Continue"
Choose one of the support options that appear.

TS2755 Problem: Both iPhones share incoming and outgoing Text Messages. History: We used the same Apple ID for TWO iPhones. Later we changed the Apple ID on ONE iPhone.

Two iPhones were set up using the same Apple ID. iPhone#2 was updated 4 months ago with a new Apple ID. Both phones continue to recieve text messages for either user. Texts from user 1 or 2 to a 3rd party are signed as the same user. iPhone#1 is an Apple 5, iPhone#2 is a 4s. All phones on the same Verizon account. IOS have been updated regularly.

Go to your imessaging settings and check to see that the phone number for device #2 is changed good luck.

Can i use the same apple id for my irish and english iphone?

I currently use two different Apple IDs on my Irish and English Iphones. Can I use the same Apple ID for both to make it easier to syn onto my macbook?

Yes, you can use your Apple ID with any Apple product or service worldwide, no matter the language or country, but your account can only be in one iTunes Store country at a time.
Using your Apple ID: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4895
Changing the country of the iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht6119

My family of four are all sharing the same Apple ID so that we can share the calendar. Is this a disadvantage?

My family of four are all using the same Apple ID for our iPhones as well as several iPads. From what I've read, the preferred practice is for each family member to have their own Apple ID. We need to share our calendar and do not want to lose access to our music. What do you recommend at this point?

Hello phoge,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you want to share music and calendars with the family. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.
Family Sharing - Apple Support
Once you’ve set up Family Sharing, all the eligible songs, albums, movies, TV shows, books, and apps ever purchased by family members are immediately available to everyone else in the family. And, of course, so are new purchases.
Family Sharing creates a family calendar where everyone can view, add, or change events and appointments, and they can also get an alert when something changes
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

Can i use the same apple id for 2 iphomes

I have an iphone 4s and iphone 5, do i use the same apple ID for both?

Jomai wrote:
Thank you Jim, Malignance and Illaass!
Does each iphone has a distinct tag - for instance - for "find my iphone"?
Yes if each phone a a deferent name.
Will you have the same contacts, calendar and email for both?
I think yes if you both use the same iCloud account. However,You can add/sync to other calendars like the Google calendar and not show that one one device.
What issues have been reported on this topic? I plan to use two separate telcos as my service provided ( one for each iphone).
The carrier makes no difference on syncing/Apple ID

In OSX 10.8, can I use the same apple id to get updates for iPhoto and iMovie?

Hi, so there are several sites that I work at that have multiple OSX 10.8 devices. I was wondering if there was a way that I can use the same apple ID to update iPhoto or iMovie? Apparently its needed for updates now. Alternatively, is there a way that I can do basic updates with out putting in an apple ID? A few dozen is no problem, but there are more than that which need to be updated. And frankly, its becoming a pain.

You may only do that on machines you own. Other users must have their own Apple IDs and purchase the software for themselves. If these are enterprises, then contact Apple. They have special programs for enterprise purchasing.

Using the same apple ID on multiple iPads

I have to set up about 13 iPads and that involves downloading an app and installing some files on it. To do this can I just create one apple ID and use it on all 13 iPads or do I have to create a new one for each iPad?

Not that I know of. If you purchase an app, you can download it to an unlimited number of iDevices. That is true - with the only caveat being that you MUST use the same Apple ID and iTunes account each time you download it.
So you will have no problem downloading the app to the 13 iPads with your account. However, that purchase is ALWAYS tied to your Apple ID and iTunes account. It can't be transferred to another user or to another iTunes account.
The app will be usable on the 13 iPads but if the app needs to be updated, the users of those 13 iPads will have to sign in with your ID to update the app. This can be done directly on the iPad, but you probably don't want to give your ID and password out to those 13 individuals and you won't want to have to update each of their iPads every time by signing in with your ID and then have to sign out again.
On top of that, if the 13 users will want to sync to their own computers that contain their own iTunes libraries, that app will not sync - it will be erased if not mistaken - if they as they will be signed in with their own accounts.
If I may ask, what app and what are you trying to accomplish by doing this - what is the bigger picture so to speak?

Unlinking two iPhones that are currently using the same Apple ID

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