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Joemann1974 Author

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My iPhone messages go to my wife’s phone too. How do I stop that?

My texts go to my phone and my wife’s phone. How do I stop that.

iPhone 14

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 1:36 PM

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sberman

Level 10

280,982 points

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 1:48 PM

Immediately stop sharing an Apple ID. Each person, regardless of age, requires her/his own, unique Apple ID.

The person acquiring the new ID should then thoroughly cleanse her/his device(s) as follows before “moving in”:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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