Question about multiple devices on the same Apple ID

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Question about multiple devices on the same Apple ID

I am currently an iPhone 4S user and have one Apple ID.

I intend to buy the new iPad soon and share the same Apple ID so that I do not need to keep switching accounts. However I have a question.

If I use both devices for iMessage, and if a friend of mine sends me an iMessage, will it appear on both devices? Or just the iPhone/iPad alone?

Also if I backup the data using my iTunes account to the new iPad, will I still use the same iCloud (5GB) or will I be given double (additional 5 on the tablet)?

Thanks.

iPad, iOS 5.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2012 7:44 AM

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stevejobsfan0123

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Mar 21, 2012 7:47 AM in response to slayerz96

iMessages should appear on both devices if the same Apple ID is used and the same email address in "Receive At..." (Settings > Messages).

If it's the same Apple ID, you get 5GB total for all devices. It's not 5GB per device.

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slayerz96 Author

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Mar 21, 2012 7:57 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Thanks! I hardly use iCloud so... Haha.

Is there anyway I can disable it to appear on both devices? My bro will be the one using the iPad and I don't want him to see my iMessage conversations. :x

Thanks!

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Mar 21, 2012 8:01 AM in response to slayerz96

Is there anyway I can disable it to appear on both devices? My bro will be the one using the iPad and I don't want him to see my iMessage conversations.

Then I would use a different Apple ID on the iPad... if you're not going to be the one using it.

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pjl123

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Mar 21, 2012 8:05 AM in response to slayerz96

Or, use a different recieve at address for each device. This does, of course, involve a certain amount of mutual trust.

More than seeing each others messages, you will be sharing a credit card record for itune purchases.

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slayerz96 Author

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Mar 21, 2012 8:09 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Just asking though: is there any way to disable this iMessage issue?

I would consider creating a new ID for him. But he's lazy and only wants to redownload the apps I've played. That said, I can also download some of his own apps easily.

I heard that you can simply swap emails under the Messages column in settings. Will that work?

Thanks :)

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slayerz96 Author

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Mar 21, 2012 8:13 AM in response to pjl123

I didn't see your post! :O

We will use iTunes gift cards. He doesn't buy any apps, really. He'll only download free ones, so I don't mind.

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TikiJim

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Mar 21, 2012 8:23 AM in response to slayerz96

I also have an iPhone 4S and an iPad. I share my account with my son. I disabled iMessage on my son's ipad by doing the following:

SETTINGS>MESSAGES> iMessage (turn slider to off)

This works for me. Hope this helps.

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celliott147

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Mar 21, 2012 8:35 AM in response to slayerz96

You could do as my wife and I do. We share an Apple ID for iTunes (we have 3 IDs. One for her, one for me, and one for purchases. You can do this with 2. One for you and purchases, one for your brother). Log into everything on your iPhone with your Apple ID. Log into only iTunes/App Store/iBook Store on the iPad with your Apple ID. If you want your brother to have his own iMesage ID, you can use that separately of say an iCloud login (log in to your iCloud account, but turn everything off except find my device. Then lock it with restrictions by turning off changes to location services and accounts).

iPhone: ID 1 logged into iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, iTunes/App Store/iBookStore

iPad: ID 1 logged into iCloud (find my device only), iTunes/App Store/iBookStore

ID 2 logged into iMessage, FaceTime, Mail/Contacts/Calendars

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