Q: Hi. I have an Apple ID on my sons phone and now I have an iphone how and can I use the same ID but not share our contacts and MY messages. Thanks in advance

Hi. I have an Apple for my son, now I have an Iphone how and can I share the ID but not not our contacts and My messages, can I see his on my phone. Thanks in advance

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Posted on Jan 9, 2016 4:09 AM

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by IdrisSeabright,

IdrisSeabright Jan 9, 2016 6:27 AM in response to Clareh64
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Jan 9, 2016 6:27 AM in response to Clareh64

Sharing an Apple iD will lead to all sorts of issues. Create your own Apple ID. You can use Family Sharing to share content.
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by FelipeV,

FelipeV Jan 9, 2016 6:34 AM in response to Clareh64
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Jan 9, 2016 6:34 AM in response to Clareh64

If you share the ID you will have many unwanted consequences. You CAN share content, calendars and may other things. Get your own ID (if you do not have one already) and use Family Sharing:

Family Sharing - Apple Support
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by LACAllen,

LACAllen Jan 9, 2016 7:09 AM in response to Clareh64
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Jan 9, 2016 7:09 AM in response to Clareh64

see above, best option
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Q: Hi. I have an Apple ID on my sons phone and now I have an iphone how and can I use the same ID but not share our contacts and MY messages. Thanks in advance

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