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if i change to a different apple id on on my iphone, will i lose my photos on the iphone?

if i change to a different apple id on on my iphone, will i lose my photos on the iphone?

Posted on Jul 19, 2023 12:14 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 12:16 PM

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID while retaining everything in your account:


1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in.

2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.

3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.

4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support



Even if you do it by signing into a different ID you will be presented with the option of keeping things that are actually on the phone itself. Say yes to photos.

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Jul 19, 2023 12:16 PM in response to Rick1070

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID while retaining everything in your account:


1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in.

2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.

3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.

4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support



Even if you do it by signing into a different ID you will be presented with the option of keeping things that are actually on the phone itself. Say yes to photos.

if i change to a different apple id on on my iphone, will i lose my photos on the iphone?

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