What Do You Lose When Leaving Family Sharing on Apple?

Discover the consequences of leaving Family Sharing on your Apple account, including lost access to shared purchases and subscriptions.

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Leaving Family Sharing means losing access to shared purchases, subscriptions, and iCloud storage. You won’t be able to use apps, music, movies, or other content purchased by family members. Shared services like Apple Music Family Plan and Apple Arcade will also no longer be available. Additionally, you’ll lose the ability to locate family devices using Find My iPhone. Keep these factors in mind before leaving.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I regain access to shared purchases after leaving Family Sharing? No, once you leave Family Sharing, you will not have access to any shared purchases made before you left.
  2. What happens to my iCloud storage if I leave Family Sharing? You will lose access to the shared iCloud storage plan, and will need to purchase your own storage.
  3. Are there alternatives to Family Sharing? Yes, you can share purchases with individual family members, but you won't have the full benefits of Family Sharing.

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