I doubt that Apple can't figure out a way to merge 2 Apple IDs. Maybe, there is just no need to do it.
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I doubt that Apple can't figure out a way to merge 2 Apple IDs. Maybe, there is just no need to do it.
I suspect this is the problem. There is no way to "gift" a purchase to someone else. Maybe someone with knowledge of these things can chime in, but there's probably some strongly worded prohibitions against transfers to other accounts in the original agreements Apple signed to get access to music and movies. It seems silly that this can't be resolved because people just want to merge accounts, but I doubt it's because of some "technical" hurdle.
That said, it's been a long time since apple sold music with DRM. Moving those files to another account shouldn't be an issue. If you select a song and Get Info, it looks like the files with DRM have a "Fair Play Version" tag on the File tab. Does anyone know of a way to create a list of just the songs that have a Fair Play Version?
Those people you mentioned are probably just satisfied with what they get in return for opening their wallet to Apple. Besides, they can do whatever they want with their hard earned money. I don't see it as shameful.
Good news.
I can’t change my iTunes one because it’s “xyz” and my iCloud is “xyz@mac.com”. When I try to change the iTunes it says it’s already in use - but I can’t pick a whole new email. I also can’t login on the computer to “XYZ” because it automatically inserts the @icloud portion.
‘it’s a freaking hot mess - and they aren’t helping me fix It.
I can’t change my iTunes one because it’s “xyz” and my iCloud is “xyz@mac.com”. When I try to change the iTunes it says it’s already in use - but I can’t pick a whole new email. I also can’t login on the computer to “XYZ” because it automatically inserts the @icloud portion.
‘it’s a freaking hot mess - and they aren’t helping me fix It.
I have multiple IDs. One for iTunes and one for iCloud and it is always a pain to deal with when upgrading to a new device.
Apple needs to fix this and provide a easy path to merge the two. It is not rocket science or even computer science.
Apple needs to fix this and provide a easy path to merge the two. It is not rocket science or even computer science.
Honestly I’m just happy to know there are more of us out there.
There must be a very complicated technical reason why you can't just merge Apple IDs (which probably gets handed to whatever poor new intern is joining Apple) or it is an extremely low-priority fix that gets delayed continuously.
But still, I hope Apple does finally resolve this.
But still, I hope Apple does finally resolve this.
I don’t know, but I think you would have to be the Family Organizer fir it to work smoothly. I have two IDs. Old one I made when I got an iPod and iCloud one that was originally MobileMe. My family is able to share all my stuff including iCloud storage. I pay for iCloud storage on my iCloud account. That’s the only purchase that ever happens on that account.
This is all a real mess.
Completely. The worst part was that on getting a new Mac, the free Apple apps such as iWork for tied to my iCloud ID while all paid apps were tied to my Apple Store ID. I use strong passwords andover the years have had to enter them manually so many times as the App Store does the password request dance. That particular scenario seems to have gone away but I still find myself having to manually enter passwords too often. It’s tempting to change to simpler passwords.
First of all, I don't think Apple would provide consolidation/merging two separate Apple IDs at this point.
Currently, I have seven apple IDs: (I just assume to use numbers for ID handles for simple example.) I've been using this setup since 2015.
1@me.com my iCloud that purchases iCloud Storage 2TB.
2@me.com for my wife
3@me.com for child 1
4@me.com for child 2
5@me.com for child 3
6@me.com for child 4
1@gmail.com is my purchase apple ID that is registered under the "Media & Purchases" section. Settings/Apple ID/Media & Purchase. All iTunes Store & App Store, Apple Music etc are purchased thru this ID. Only exception is iCloud storage as above; it's because when I opted to buy the storage, it directed me to the 1@me.com's payment screen. (AppleCare Plus for my iPhone X is registered with this 1@gmail.com as well.)
All six me.com IDs compose of max Family Sharing members. 1@gmail.com is the main ID for Apple Music, tv+, News+ etc, which enables my all six me.com IDs to use all the services under the family sharing feature even though 1@gmail.com is not appearing to be included within Family Sharing.
All in all, I think Apple recognizes which IDs are for Apple ID/iCloud or for Media & Purchases (iOS 14 changed the name.)
In term of "Apple One" the only concern for my setup above is the iCloud storage. But, I don't think it's hard to imagine that Apple would confer 1@gmail.com to be the anchor ID for me and my family members, because 1@gmail.com is currently the one enables Apple Music sharing.
All apple IDs have separate purchase power as well by registering separate credit/debit information. Thus, if a family member would need more storage, then he/she can purchase a separate service tier for personal use.
But we'll see if Apple would change any its policy.
Currently, I have seven apple IDs: (I just assume to use numbers for ID handles for simple example.) I've been using this setup since 2015.
1@me.com my iCloud that purchases iCloud Storage 2TB.
2@me.com for my wife
3@me.com for child 1
4@me.com for child 2
5@me.com for child 3
6@me.com for child 4
1@gmail.com is my purchase apple ID that is registered under the "Media & Purchases" section. Settings/Apple ID/Media & Purchase. All iTunes Store & App Store, Apple Music etc are purchased thru this ID. Only exception is iCloud storage as above; it's because when I opted to buy the storage, it directed me to the 1@me.com's payment screen. (AppleCare Plus for my iPhone X is registered with this 1@gmail.com as well.)
All six me.com IDs compose of max Family Sharing members. 1@gmail.com is the main ID for Apple Music, tv+, News+ etc, which enables my all six me.com IDs to use all the services under the family sharing feature even though 1@gmail.com is not appearing to be included within Family Sharing.
All in all, I think Apple recognizes which IDs are for Apple ID/iCloud or for Media & Purchases (iOS 14 changed the name.)
In term of "Apple One" the only concern for my setup above is the iCloud storage. But, I don't think it's hard to imagine that Apple would confer 1@gmail.com to be the anchor ID for me and my family members, because 1@gmail.com is currently the one enables Apple Music sharing.
All apple IDs have separate purchase power as well by registering separate credit/debit information. Thus, if a family member would need more storage, then he/she can purchase a separate service tier for personal use.
But we'll see if Apple would change any its policy.
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How many shows have good pilots? How many awesome shows with terrible pilots? I’m not gonna try to convince you as I don’t care what you do, but I just wanted to give you something to consider.
While that would be ridiculous, it would work for me as I want premier.
VLC can play any movie file types stored on iCloud, even with subtitle. Just select iCloud.
And yes, you can stream with it.
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It‘s Microsoft employee who asked, which is weirder.
It’s of course an Apple employee who answered, just as it should be.
Can confirm merging Apple IDs just fell further and further down the JIRA Backlog. I can confirm this basically I was the apple mouse.
50 GB should be added to your existing iCloud subscription. It should work that way anyway.