i need to admin my ipad mini and ipad from an android phone

I have an ipad mini and an ipad that are under my kids' and wife's control with my Apple ID and password given to them by me, because we live in different places. And I have a valid credit card associated with my apple id account. I would like to definitely have authorizing power of any purchases from Apple, but would also be nice to be able to admin even any free app installs and so on to make sure the kids don't go all bunkers while I am away. And here's the kicker; all I have is an android phone and a Linux OS laptop. I don't use an Apple device where I am now. Can someone help please?

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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 3:29 AM

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Oct 16, 2021 3:36 AM in response to BryanSeyed

And I don't want to remove the two apple devices from under my id, because the wife doesn't really know technology too well to be able to stay in control, and the kids of course are not to be trusted. It would be nice to be able to have administrative privilige from the android device via sms. Or the other option would be a way to remove my credit card from the account.

Oct 16, 2021 8:06 AM in response to BryanSeyed

Since you aren't using the App Store/iTunes, you can create an ID for your wife and each of the kids, and then set up Family Sharing. It can be done using one device, but it is a bit more difficult using only one device. On the device, sign into Settings/Your Name with your Apple ID and set up Family Sharing. Create the child's ID. Sign out of your ID and sign in with the child's ID. Swap Settings/Your Name  in as required.


If 13 years old or older.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create         


If under 13 years old, you will need to set up Family Sharing to create an ID.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        


When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.        


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.     

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