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Q: Separating devices in one account???

How do I keep all the different devices my daughters and husband have separate? It recognizes only 1 daughter and calls the other daughter her sister's name.  Then when they download games, it starts automatically downloading on my husbands I Phone.  I am not tech savvy, so any help would be appreciated.

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Posted on Aug 16, 2013 6:55 PM

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  • by poikkeus1,

    poikkeus1 poikkeus1 Aug 16, 2013 10:16 PM in response to slr103
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    Aug 16, 2013 10:16 PM in response to slr103

    The easy answer is to make an appointment with your local Apple Store/Genius Bar. They'd be happy to set up your account and give you all the information you need. This is especially useful for users who aren't tech savvy.

     

    It's not too complicated, but you're going to need some assistance. It sounds like you're going to have to make sub-accounts on your main ISP, and use those settings on your different devices. You'll be able to do that at the Apple Store, too.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Aug 17, 2013 3:08 AM in response to slr103
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    Aug 17, 2013 3:08 AM in response to slr103

    For Apple, go to Settings>iTunes and App stores and turn off automatic downloads

     

    Create a NEW account/ID for her using these instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions. Many do not and if you do not you will not get the None option. You must use an email address that you have not used with Apple before.

      Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card

    Use the new ID on her iPod but only for:

    Settings>Messages>Send and Receive

    Settings>FaceTime

    and Settings>iCloud if you want her to have separate Contacts Calendar and some other things.

     

    Continue to use the same/common Apple ID for Settings>iTunes and App stores so you can share purchases.

     

    If yo want to change the name of the device:

    iTunes: How to rename your device

    Also you can go to Settings>General>About>Name and change it there

     

    Futher:

    How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer