question Changing ID on iOS

[FMH]

Hello!

I have an iPod 4 with iOS version 4.3. I want to change my device account to a new Apple ID that I made, from a Gmail ID I made years ago. If I do that from my iPod is this going to affect my personal data like Apps and photos? Or will they remain unaffected and fully accessible?

Thanks.

[fusi0n]

When you change IDs, personal information shouldn't change.. but, I would make a backup just in case. 

[night_stalker_z]

If you're creating a new Apple ID, your apps on your iPod won't be affected but you may get prompted for the old Apple ID/password if you have auto updates on because your apps/purchase history won't be associated with the new account.

 

You can change your primary email instead and that will keep your purchase history.

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5621

[FMH]

If you're creating a new Apple ID, your apps on your iPod won't be affected but you may get prompted for the old Apple ID/password if you have auto updates on because your apps/purchase history won't be associated with the new account.

 

You can change your primary email instead and that will keep your purchase history.

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5621

Actually, don't just want to change the primary email. I have an iCloud ID for my iPad. And had this Gmail one for my iPod. I want to stop using the Gmail one so that it has nothing to do with my iPod, and instead have the iCloud one that I've already made.

So in case I do that, I wanted to make sure my data won't become inaccessible.

[PGHammer]

When you change IDs, personal information shouldn't change.. but, I would make a backup just in case. 

It won't change, despite changing Apple IDs.

 

I have two Apple IDs - one for developer usage, and one for personal usage.

 

You can split your Apple IDs among services, as well (my developer Apple ID is not used with iCloud, for example).