My daughter was gifted an ipad
My special needs daughter was gifted an ipad (used), that has many apps that are appropriate for a person with special needs already loaded (under the previous owners account).
This is great, we are loving using it for my daughter.
I do eventually plan to purchase the ones that are working well for her.
Yet what I would like to be able to do is add to what is already there. Especially more easily add pictures to the device for some of the communication apps (right now since I can not sync I can only email them to myself, which, well is a PITA)
Or one of the apps, which I have high hopes for being usefull for her, is not functioning properly and, not being the original owner, I'd need to re-purchase (which again, since this is one I do really want for her, I have no problems doing so).
I'd Iike to also be able to add other apps I've found, random free apps, or other cheap apps we could enjoy.
Is there ANY possible way to be able to add new apps to this device without loosing everything already on there.
I'm even willing to go up to the Apple Store and let the Guru's do it for me if that is what it may take.
(Heck even if all the Guru's could do is fix that one app - that one app that doesn't work, than I would have many more months of letting her use communication apps to see how she does overall with the ipad).
I am so hoping someone out there can help.
Hi,
The Apps already on the iPad are Locked to the Apple ID that purchased them... so you cannot add to them without that Original ID.
Create your Own Apple ID for purchasing the Apps you want...
See Here for more Info:
Apple ID FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
If you have an Apple Store close by, go in and talk to the Gurus and I’m sure you will find them most helpful...
You may also find this Link of Value:
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/basics/
Cheers
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