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Apple Makes it Easy to Consolidate Your iPhone and iPad Purchases Under One Account

Apple has just made it possible to move purchases between two Apple ID accounts for the first time, making it easier than ever to consolidate all your digital goodies under one roof. This feature is designed to help individual users streamline their Apple ID accounts, not to share purchases between multiple users.

To make the most of this new feature, both accounts must be logged in to the same iPhone or iPad – it doesn’t matter if it’s an iPhone 16, iPhone SE, or any other model. The primary account, which is the account you’re moving purchases to, must be logged into iCloud, while the secondary account, which is the one you’re moving purchases from, must be logged into Media & Purchases settings.

There’s also a small catch: the two accounts cannot belong to different Family Sharing groups. Once these conditions are met, you’ll be able to easily consolidate your purchases under one account.

How to Migrate Your Purchases between Two Apple Accounts

Migrating your purchases is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on your name. Then, tap on Media & Purchases and sign in with your secondary account if prompted.
2. Tap on Migrate Purchases, review the information on-screen, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once the process is complete, you’ll see a message that reads: "Purchases Have Been Migrated." Finally, sign out of the secondary account in the Media & Purchases menu and sign in with your primary account.

The Future of Apple

This new feature is part of Apple’s ongoing efforts to make its ecosystem more cohesive and user-friendly. With the ability to easily consolidate your purchases under one account, you can finally put an end to the hassle of juggling multiple accounts and enjoy a seamless experience across all your Apple devices.

While this feature is currently unavailable in the UK, European Union, and India, it’s already live for other regions. If you’re already using multiple Apple accounts, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to manage them. This new feature is a game-changer, and we can’t wait to see what other innovations Apple has in store for us.

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