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If I put my Apple ID to set up my sons new phone how do I add him to family sharing and where I’m not getting his text and he’s not get my stuff

Setting up my son’s phone

iPhone XS

Posted on Aug 9, 2020 7:54 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2020 8:45 AM

He should have his own Apple ID. Sharing an Apple ID is almost never a good idea.

You can start over by using the following procedure to clear the phone: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The following has instructions on how to create an Apple ID for a child under 13: Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


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Aug 9, 2020 8:45 AM in response to Auscoco-80

He should have his own Apple ID. Sharing an Apple ID is almost never a good idea.

You can start over by using the following procedure to clear the phone: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The following has instructions on how to create an Apple ID for a child under 13: Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


If I put my Apple ID to set up my sons new phone how do I add him to family sharing and where I’m not getting his text and he’s not get my stuff

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