family member apple ID

i want to sign out of my account on my wifes iPhone and sign back in with her apple ID. our concern is some of the data/pics/vids being removed. is that something to be concerned about? it doesn't wipe the phone just by signing out, correct?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 8, 2022 10:36 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2022 11:10 AM

When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.    


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.    


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.      

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Jul 9, 2022 11:10 AM in response to aarborne12

When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.    


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.    


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.      

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