Why does my Apple ID have someone else's name?

You might have acquired a used iPhone and the previous owner is still signed into the device through their Apple ID. Or you've let someone else use your iPhone, and they've signed into the Apple App Store with their own Apple ID to download an app, forgetting to sign back out again.

How do I change the owner of my Apple ID?

How do I fix the wrong Apple ID on my iPhone?

Answer: A: Try signing out of the App Store/iTunes, restart, and then sign back in. Check the updates to see if the apps requiring an update are in your Purchases History. If they aren't in your Purchases History, you can delete the app, and download it using your Apple ID if desired.

Can I change the name associated with my Apple ID?

Learn how to set up your Apple ID name, phone, and email information. To change these preferences, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID , then select Name, Phone, Email in the sidebar. Change the name associated with the Apple ID account.

How do you Unmerge two Apple IDS?

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You can to that from the phone or go to iCloud.com, sign in with your ID, and delete it there.

How To Change Apple ID Email On ANY iPhone!

Why do I have two Apple IDs?

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts.

How do I un merge an Apple account?

Is Apple ID and username the same?

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It's also the contact email address for your account.

Can you change your Apple ID name without losing everything?

If you simply intend to change your Apple ID, your data won't go anywhere. But if you're switching to another Apple ID, some data will be removed from your device.

How do I change my Apple ID name on Imessage?

You can change your first and last name by simply editing them. To change or crop your profile image, tap the Edit button in iOS/iPadOS or hover over your profile image and click Edit in macOS. You can then take a picture (on devices with built-in cameras), browse photos, pick an emoji symbol, or select among Memoji.

How do I remove an old Apple ID from the App Store?

How do I remove the wrong Apple ID from App Store?

I figured it out on my own - what you need to do is open the App Store on your iPhone. When the 'Categories' page comes up, scroll all the way down and tap on 'Apple ID' at the bottom of the screen. Then tap on 'View Apple ID' and then 'Edit'. You can then delete the old ID and put your correct one in.

Can you merge two Apple IDs?

Can I Merge Two Apple IDs. Unfortunately, the answer is NO. Since Apple has released the iCloud service, it has never allowed users to merge two Apple IDs into one. It means if you want to seek help from Apple support, that would be impossible.

How do I change name on iCloud?

Go to icloud.com and sign in with your apple id. Click the mail icon, the gear in the upper right, preferences, accounts. Change the full name there. It may take several minutes to update on the Mac.

Will changing my Apple ID email delete anything?

If you got a new email address and you used your old email address as your Apple ID and iCloud ID, you can change the ID and keep all content and data. When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data.

Can you create a new Apple ID if you already have one?

Answer: A: You can create 2 Apple IDs to do that. That will keep your work related information separate from your personal information. There shouldn't be any complications from using two Apple IDs unless you need to share data between the two IDs.

How do I transfer my Apple ID from one Apple ID to another?

What is my Apple user name?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to sign in to all Apple services. If you've forgotten the email address or phone number that you use with your Apple ID or you're not sure if you have one, you can look it up or check if you're already signed in to an app or service.

Why is my iCloud and Apple ID different?

As mentioned earlier, the Apple ID is used for signing into the iCloud. When you log into the iCloud, the email address and password are your Apple ID. The iCloud can be thought of as an extra service added on top of the Apple ID login. And as they are so tightly linked, they can often be considered the same account.

What is the difference between Apple ID and iCloud ID?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access iCloud and all other Apple services. When you sign in to a device with your Apple ID, you have access to all the photos, files, and other data you store in iCloud.

How do I unlink a phone from the same Apple ID?

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Tap your Apple/iCloud account on the top to enter the Apple ID interface. Step 2Scroll down to locate the iPhone you don't want to sync data to it any longer. Tap on it to enter the Device Info. Here you can select Remove from account to unlink this iPhone with same Apple ID.

What happens when you merge iCloud accounts?

Because the device will automatically use the settings associated with the Apple ID, and your Apple Music, email, contacts, calendars, bookmarks, notes, reminders, and other data will be backed up to the same iCloud account.

How do I separate my iCloud account?

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and tap Apple One. Choose to Manage iCloud Storage Accounts and select the Apple ID account you want to assign your iCloud storage to. Tap Use This Account, then enter your Apple ID password and Confirm.

What happens if two iphones have the same Apple ID?

Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations. You can share your Apple ID in two ways through Family sharing and the other method.