I've been sharing an Apple ID with my mom since I got my first iPad, but now that I'm an adult, it's become a challenge to keep our devices separate. I have a Mac and an iPhone that I want to switch to my own Apple ID, but since I don't have a new device, I'm unsure about how to proceed. I'm planning to visit the Apple Store for assistance, but I want to know what steps I can take beforehand to prepare. I've turned off iCloud on most devices to prevent any mix-up, but I still need to back up some data. I also have external storage, but I'm not sure what to back up or how to do it. Music is another concern; switching to my own Apple ID means I could lose my Apple Music library, and I'd have to switch to a family plan with my dad to regain access. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I'm struggling to find resources on this topic.
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Unfortunately, when switching from a shared Apple ID, you're going to lose a lot of data. Apple designs their systems so that each account is meant for a single user, making it tough for shared accounts. Most of your apps, music, and downloads that aren't tied to iCloud might not transfer over, especially anything that can't be shared via Family Sharing. It's a good idea to back up everything you can to external storage. Just be aware that personal documents and settings tied to the old Apple ID may not move with you.
I feel you! It's a major hassle when you've built up a library on a shared account. To preserve your music, consider exporting your playlists or creating a backup of your music files on external storage. When you set up your new Apple ID, you might have to re-subscribe to Apple Music or another service, but at least you can manually re-add your favorite tracks afterward. As for the family plan, make sure to have a chat with your dad about possibly swapping out IDs, so you don't lose access altogether.
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