Previously, the iPhone was only a sign of status and uniqueness. Now Apple products not only serve to create an image, but also improve interpersonal communication, the interconnection between multiple devices and access to them.

This means that in one family there may well be several iPhone, iMac, MacBook and a number of devices from Apple. And let the spiteful critics not grumble about the fanaticism and adherents of the apple plantation.

Apple technology is convenient primarily because of the possibility of perfect integration between devices. For example, I write a list of products in Buy Baton and in a minute it syncs with my spouse's iPhone. Or I can throw a command for remote printing in a couple of clicks.

Enumerate the capabilities of the system can be infinite. One difficulty remains: the perfect balance will have to be set up once. That’s why we need Apple ID accounts.

Before giving a definite answer to the question: “How much does Apple ID need for a family”, you need to deal with terminology.

Apple ID - your personal identifier in the Apple system. This is a kind of bridge between the purchased device and the services provided. By registering with Apple ID, a user can make purchases in the App Store, download content from the iTunes Store, share achievements in the Game Center, synchronize and transfer data via iCloud, and much more.

- A virtual cloud that stores information from your device and is capable of transmitting data to other gadgets in real time. Each user has 5 GB of free access. For example, you can transfer photos, contacts, synchronize calendars and other entries on all devices.

So, suppose there is a certain pair: Alyonushka and Ivanushka. Each has an iPhone and iPad, as well as one iMac for two. That is five Apple devices.

By default, no more than 5 devices can be assigned to one Apple ID. This is the limitation of the system.

If connect all devices to one Apple ID, then we will face the fact that the available 5 GB of memory will quickly run out, and the family will not be able to fully use the iMessage and Face Time functionality. The confidentiality of information is also out of the question: all documents, mail, calendars and notes will be mixed.

Each person needs his own corner of calm: personal documents, music, correspondence, meetings and events. It is for this purpose that it is possible to create several Apple IDs and iCloud accounts. Separation of the iTunes library also helps to differentiate content.

Generic Apple ID for the App Store and iTunes Store

Creating a single Apple ID for the App Store will save you money on your family budget. Purchases are tied to Apple ID and are available for download on all devices logged in to it.

For example: [email protected]

• We login with a common Apple ID on all five devices:

Settings app -\u003e iTunes Store, App Store -\u003e Enter username and password

You can also install automatic application download from the account. That is, no matter what application another user downloads, it will appear on your device. Automatic download settings can also be found in the iTunes Store, App Store menu.

Personalize data using Apple ID

IPhone and iPad setup

Now we proceed to the allocation of personal data for each member of the family / device. In our example, each family member has an iPhone and iPad. So one additional Apple ID for Alyonushka and one more for Ivanushka. We write the data in a similar field on the iPhone and iPad.

Agree conveniently when data from your smartphone is synchronized with information on the tablet. In fact, it looks like this: I wrote a note on the iPhone on the road, opened Pages at home on the iPad - here it is!

1) Personal notes, documents, contacts, photos and payment information

1. Create 2 additional Apple IDs in the iCloud menu (Settings app).

For example: [email protected] and [email protected]

2. Then, at our discretion, activate the sliders:

• mail data
• contacts, calendar events, reminders, notes and documents
• bookmarks, reading list and story from Safari browser
• passwords and billing information (keychain)
• passbook
• full backup of the device

2) Configure iMessage

1. Enter your personal Apple ID (in our example, [email protected] and [email protected]).

2. On the iPhone in the “ start a conversation with»Note the phone number

3. On the iPad - specify the email address.

4. In the field " your iMessage message address»Mark email and phone number (for both devices). Then the messages will be duplicated on both the iPad and iPhone.

Additional email addresses can be added on the Apple website. Log in to the system. Click add email address. We confirm it by the link in the mail. All.

3) Configure FaceTime

The process is similar to iMessage. Application " Settings »-\u003e FaceTime -\u003e Apple ID

4) Set up Game Center

Personal Apple IDs come in handy again. application "Settings" -\u003e Game Center -\u003e Apple ID.

IMac setup

In our example, Alyonushka and Ivanushka share one iMac for two. We solve the problem of personal space with two accounts.

In order to create a new account, go to the application “System Settings” -\u003e “Users and Groups” and click on the “plus” in the lower left corner.

For example: Alenych and Ivanovich

1) Now we can share media library - Each user will have their own collection of music, applications and video files.

For example: iTunes Vanya and iTunes Alena.

2) Set up purchases on the App Store on iMac going through app store app. We enter the general account: [email protected]

3) Keychain and iCloud data set up in the corresponding menu. Each desktop has its own address:

a / c Ivanushka - [email protected]

a / a Alyonushka - [email protected]

Note that the “Find Mac” function can only be done once, and therefore only on one account.

• Configure iMessage

The iMessage account is configured in the application itself. iMessage -\u003e Messages -\u003e Settings -\u003e Accounts -\u003e Apple ID

After all the manipulations, we wipe the sweat from our forehead and enjoy. All five devices achieved perfect balance.

An Apple ID is an identifier, a kind of account that is provided to users so that they can access various Apple services, such as the App Store or iCloud.

If you have several Apple devices at your disposal (for example, iPad and iPhone), then you can use one Apple id for two devices. You can organize the use of the same Apple ID on any several "apple" devices - for example, on the iPad and iPhone.

Apple ID can be used at once in several available services, or only in one of them. In turn, each gadget can use several Apple IDs at once - a very common option is when several accounts are created to work in iTunes and iCloud.

You can bind to a single identifier no more than 10 computers or 5 devices running on iOS. In addition, you can’t switch between different Apple IDs more than once every 90 days. This restriction was introduced a few years ago, which caused dissatisfaction of many users. If before that users had the opportunity to associate up to 5 computers and an unlimited number of iOS devices with one account, now this number is only 10. This includes not only personal computers, tablets and smartphones, but also devices such as Apple TV set-top boxes.

The innovation was caused, according to some online publishers, by the appearance of third-party services on the network that for a small fee provided users with access to their Apple ID.

There was already bought music and other files of interest, which were downloaded by customers. Thanks to the new account binding system, such schemes ceased to work, because there was a limitation on the maximum number of devices. The users themselves were not happy with the innovation, which they themselves adopted along with the next 50-page agreement with iTunes.

Linking multiple devices to a single Apple ID is easy. For example, use one for two devices - iPhone and iPad.

You can create a new account with or without a credit card. The difference is that a credit card is required to purchase paid applications and files. You can also tie a credit card later, so we will not focus on this. Launch the iTunes application on any of the devices and go to the App Store section (registration is necessary for the Russian store!).

Once you find any free application, click on the “Free” button and select the line “Create Apple ID”. Next, you need to fill out the registration form - there is plenty of information on the Internet, so we won’t stop there.

After registration, you will need to confirm the registration by e-mail, after which you can use the Apple ID for several devices at once, such as iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.

If you have multiple iPhones, they are most likely connected to the same Apple ID account. At first glance, this may seem very convenient, for example, if an application is installed on one device, it will automatically appear on the second. However, not only this information is synchronized, but also calls, messages, call log, which may cause some inconvenience. We figure out how you can turn off synchronization between two iPhones.

Below we will consider two ways that will turn off synchronization between iPhones.

Method 1: Use a different Apple ID account

The best decision if another person is using the second smartphone, for example, a family member. It makes sense to use one account for several devices only if all of them belong to you and you use them exclusively. In any other case, you should spend time creating an Apple ID and connecting a new account to the second device.

Method 2: Disable Sync Settings

If you decide to leave one account for both devices, change the synchronization settings.

1. To prevent documents, photos, applications, call logs and other information from being copied to the second smartphone, open the settings, and then select the name of your Apple ID account.



2. In the next window, open the section ICloud.



3. Find the parameter ICloud Drive and move the slider beside it to the inactive position.



4. IOS also provides a feature "Handoff", which allows you to start an action on one device, and then continue on another. To deactivate this tool, open the settings, and then go to the section "Basic".



5. Choose a section "Handoff", and in the next window, put the slider next to this item in an inactive state.



6. To make FaceTime calls on only one iPhone, open the settings and select the section FaceTime. In section “Your FaceTime Call Address” uncheck unnecessary items, leaving, for example, only a phone number. On the second iPhone, you will need to perform the same procedure, but the address must be chosen necessarily different.



7. Similar actions will need to be performed for iMessage. To do this, select the section in the settings "Messages". Open item "Sending / receiving". Uncheck the contact details. Perform the same operation on the other device.

Some people own not just one gadget from Apple, but several at once. Naturally, they often have questions regarding synchronization in order to use the same data on several devices at once. How to sync iPhone with iPhone and what is needed for this? To transfer data between devices, we can use services and programs provided by Apple. In this review, we will consider the functionality of the iCloud service and the iTunes program.

The iCloud service has powerful functionality for the rapid transfer of data between two devices. It is he who will help us synchronize the iPhone with the iPhone, and in wireless mode. In order to start synchronization, you need to go into the iCloud settings and activate the backup. It works under the following conditions:

• iPhone is locked (in standby mode);
• There is an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi;
• iPhone is connected to the charger.

That is, to start data backup in iCloud, you need to connect your smartphone to the charger and to the Internet, and then leave it alone. After some time, the copying will end and you can begin to transfer data to the second iPhone. What to do next?

And then we turn on the second iPhone and proceed to configure it. When you turn on and configure it for the first time, select “Restore from iCloud copy” - that is, the previously created backup will be downloaded to the current device. We select the desired item, log in with your Apple ID and wait for the operation to complete. Depending on the amount of data and the speed of the network connection, recovery from a copy may take up to several tens of minutes.

Backing up to iCloud allows you to save only the most important data - these are photos, contacts from your notebook, accounts, documents and settings. Music and videos with this backup are not transferable.

Now we know how to sync iPhone with iPhone. But you need to know the following information - devices authorized under the same Apple ID can synchronize automatically using iCloud cloud storage. That is, the created documents will be immediately available on other devices. This is how we can synchronize iPhone and iPad (or two iPhones).

ICloud service copies not only documents, but also other data - contacts, settings, messages, application data and much more. In the iCloud settings on your device, you can select the data to synchronize - by moving the switches, you mark what should be synchronized automatically. 5 GB of free space is allocated for data storage. If necessary, this limit can be increased due to paid subscriptions.

What other useful features can we find in the synchronization settings of our iPhones and iPads? You should definitely enjoy such a feature as automatic downloading of purchased content to several devices authorized under one Apple ID at once. To do this, go to "Settings - Shop" and set the corresponding checkboxes there. Applications, books and music are subject to automatic download.

How to sync iPhone with iPhone via iTunes

Many users are wondering - how to synchronize two iPhones with each other? For this we can use the iTunes application. The operation is performed in just a few clicks of the mouse. It is done like this:

• We connect the first iPhone to the computer running iTunes;
• Go to the “Overview” tab and create a backup;
• Disconnect the first iPhone and connect the second;
• Download the backup to the second device and reboot.

Please note that when setting up the second iPhone you need to select "Restore from iTunes copy".

Now you know how to sync iPhone with iPhone using the iTunes multimedia application. The advantage of this method is that along with contacts, settings, and other data, multimedia files — music, podcasts, and videos — are also subject to copying. When copying through iCloud, all this data will have to be copied manually using additional programs.

Other sync methods

How else can I sync iPhone with iPhone or iPhone with iPad? To do this, we can use popular cloud services such as Dropbox or Yandex.Disk. They allow you to access files from a variety of devices, even if they work on different platforms. In order to synchronize files, you must perform the following steps:

• Install the client of the selected service on two devices;
• Create an account on one device;
• Enter the details of the created account on another device.

As soon as you add some files to the shared folder, they will be copied to the cloud storage. After that, they can be accessed from another device. For example, you can create a file on your iPhone to continue editing it on your computer - this is very convenient and practical. Also, cloud services will ensure the transfer of files from a computer to iOS devices without iTunes.

The initial volume for storing user data in cloud services is not very large. For example, for Dropbox’s, it is only 2 GB, and for the Yandex.Disk service, it is 10 GB. You can expand the data storage space with paid subscriptions. Moreover, in the Dropbox cloud service, you can use a referral program to expand free space - for each referral provided, the user receives an additional 500 MB.

Cloud services are good in that they save free space on iOS devices - all data is stored on remote servers, and not in the device’s memory. Their download occurs only at the time of use.

I categorically welcome everyone! Why do you think most people, after purchasing their first Apple device, remain loyal to this brand in the future? Design, materials, cool technology, well-thought-out ergonomics, convenience - all this is wonderful, but for many people a huge role is played by how iPhone and iPhone are synchronized with each other.

And they are synchronized simply with a bang. The result is such an amazing and wonderful ecosystem that you immerse yourself in it completely - it will be very, very difficult to get out (for example, I still haven’t succeeded :)). And this is perhaps the coolest "trick" of devices from Apple.

The question voiced in the title can be interpreted from different angles:

1. You need to know how to synchronize all data from one iPhone to iPhone, but another. For example, after buying a brand new phone.
2. Partial transfer of information is required. You just have two devices on hand and you want to exchange photos, videos, contacts, games and applications between them.

The first point is most often encountered, and we will begin with it.

How to fully sync iPhone with iPhone

For users who are puzzled by this problem, there are as many as two ways to solve it. The basic concept of which is the same - to create a backup copy and restore it already on a new gadget, but the process itself occurs by different methods and through different programs. Of course, each has its own pros and cons, and the choice will always be yours. I made mine in favor ...

iCloud

It will be my choice :) Why? The main reason is that all data is updated automatically and the most relevant information is stored in the “cloud”. I do not need to think practically about anything - I put it on charge, everything else happens by itself.

How to sync two iPhones using the cloud? In short, you need to back up the data on the old device and upload it to a new one. I have already described this process, I will not repeat it. Everything is indicated there in sufficient detail, in stages and with pictures. The duration of this action depends on the speed of the Internet channel and the amount of data.

• Full automatism.
• Always the latest data.

• Storage size is limited to 5 gigabytes, when exceeded occurs.
• Wi-fi connection required.
• Music and videos downloaded to the device are not copied.

iTunes

Honestly, I do not use this method, since I am lazy every time to synchronize the phone, connect it with a wire to the computer. However, for those who do not have a Wi-Fi connection, this will be the only way to transfer all information between the iPhone.

• Copy size is limited only by the hard disk.
• The ability to use without the Internet at all.
• You can immediately load the media library (music, movies).

• All actions must be performed manually.

Partial sync between iPhone

In order to synchronize only part of the data, it is necessary to determine what it will be - a game, application, melody?

1. Photos, bookmarks, links from the browser can be exchanged using.
2. Games and applications cannot be transmitted in the literal sense of the word, however there is a small nuance. If a game has already been bought on your account, then by entering this identifier on another iPhone - you can download it there for free. Best of all, if you remove the Apple ID from the second device, the game will remain on it and will work. That's just updated - no.
3. You can’t directly exchange music and video files :(
4. Need to transfer only contacts? from iPhone to another iPhone is easy!

As you can see, the blog has almost all the materials, the study of which will allow you to easily and easily sync your iPhone with another iPhone. This article is intended to more quickly generalize and systematize them. How did it happen - to evaluate you :)