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Multiple phones under apple id

Both of my sons and I have our phones under the same Apple ID however now when I try to text one son it goes to the other and the one son gets the text messages meant for my other son. How do I keep their calls and texts separate?

Posted on Aug 12, 2019 11:39 AM

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Aug 13, 2019 7:25 AM in response to Pumilia

As QuickTimeKirk posted, get them their own ID for use on their phones. 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 to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


If they are 13 years old or older.


Apple ID – Create


If they are under 13 years old.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another


 Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change


Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up


Family Sharing - Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing


Family Sharing -What types of content can I share?


Family Sharing - If you don‘t see your family‘s shared content


Family Sharing - purchases and payments


Family Sharing - Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books


Family Sharing – share iCloud Storage


Family Sharing - Share an iCloud storage plan with your family


Family Sharing and location


Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy


Family Sharing -  Ask to Buy - Get Help



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