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We have two iphones on the same plan, sharing the same apple ID.
About a week ago, one of the phones stopped receiving imessages from the other (but Phone 2 can still imessage Phone 1).
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.2
Hi natem42,
The easiest solution I can suggest is to have separate Apple IDs. You can use the same Apple ID to share iTunes purchases, etc. -- but for Contacts, Calendars, Notes, Messaging, etc. it is much easier if each person has their own Apple ID.
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT5622
Set up your Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053
Use one Apple ID for iCloud and a different Apple ID for Store purchases
You can use different Apple IDs for iCloud and Store purchases and still get all of the benefits of iCloud.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- When you first set up your device with iOS 5 or later, enter the Apple ID you want to use with iCloud. If you skipped the setup assistant, sign in to Settings > iCloud and enter the Apple ID you’d like to use with iCloud.
- In Settings > iTunes and App Stores, sign in with the Apple ID you want to use for Store purchases. You might need to sign out first to change the Apple ID.

Mac or PC
- Enter the Apple ID that you want to use with iCloud on your computer:
- Mac: Enter your Apple ID in Apple () menu > System Preferences > iCloud.
- Windows 8: Enter your Apple ID in the iCloud Control Panel. To access the iCloud Control Panel:
- Move the pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen to show the Charms bar.
- Click the Search charm.
- Then click the iCloud Control Panel on the left.
- Windows 7 and Vista: Enter the same Apple ID in Control Panel > Network and Internet > iCloud.
- Enter the Apple ID you want to use for Store purchases in iTunes:
- iTunes 10: Store > Sign In.
- iTunes 11 or later: iTunes Store > Quick Links: Account.
If you're using Windows 7 or 8 and can't see the menus, learn how to turn on iTunes menus.
Once a device or computer is associated with your Apple ID for your iTunes Store account, you cannot associate that device or computer with another Apple ID for 90 days. Learn more about associating a device or computer to your Apple ID.
Happy Holidays!
- Judy
can't send imessages between iphones on same plan
