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Q: my son and i keep getting each others texts how can i stop that?

My son and I both have iPhone 5c and we keep getting each others texts, calls and photos, whatever shows up on my phone shows up on his and vice versa its very confusing.  How do we stop it?

Posted on Aug 24, 2015 4:20 AM

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Q: my son and i keep getting each others texts how can i stop that?

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  • by ZikzakCorp,

    ZikzakCorp ZikzakCorp Aug 24, 2015 9:36 AM in response to cookie81066
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    Aug 24, 2015 9:36 AM in response to cookie81066

    Hi cookie81066,

     

    It sounds like you have the same Apple ID on both phones. Apple IDs are intended to be used by one user on multiple devices. With the new Continuity features being added by Apple, we recommended creating a new Apple ID for your son or yourself. With Family Sharing, you'll still be able to share apps, music, and other services.

    Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids - Apple Support

     

    In the short term, here are some ways to keep from syncing your info:

    Calls - Go to Settings > Facetime, set Cellular Calls to Off

    iMessage - Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and uncheck the wrong phone number if it's listed there. Or turn off iMessage on one of the phones

    Photos - Turn off iCloud on one of the phones

     

    But as you can see, it would be easier to create a new Apple ID.