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Q: I have 2 phones on my Apple ID how do I keep both devices from receiving the same iMessages?

I have 2 phones on my Apple ID how do I keep both devices from receiving the same iMessages?

iPhone 5c, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 2, 2016 6:49 PM

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Q: I have 2 phones on my Apple ID how do I keep both devices from receiving the same iMessages?

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  • by theratter,

    theratter theratter Apr 2, 2016 7:09 PM in response to deett_peery
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    Apr 2, 2016 7:09 PM in response to deett_peery

    How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer


    Using More than One iDevice on the Same Computer

     

    This applies mainly to couples who are adding another device and do not want their email, messages, etc. being duplicated on both devices. To begin read: How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer. You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whomever will use the new iDevice. See Apple - My Apple ID and Frequently asked questions about Apple ID. The easiest way is to do this on the computer using iTunes: iTunes- How to set up an Apple ID within iTunes.

     

    On the computer create a new user account for the person with the new iDevice. This will be the user account that person will always use. He/She will no longer use the other user account. This way that person will have a separate iTunes Library. Note that once done you cannot "share" apps under a single Apple ID. Each of you must purchase your own apps under your own Apple ID. When you decide to split up like this one of you will need to re-purchase the apps that they want to use.

     

    Start by transferring the new device(s) to a new account along with all your data.  Save any photo stream photos that you want to keep to your camera roll (unless they are already in the camera roll) by opening your Photos app, tap on Albums icon at the bottom. Now, tap on My Photo Stream album; tap Select; tap on the photos you want to select;, tap the share icon (box with upward facing arrow) in the lower left corner; then tap Save to Camera Roll.

     

    If you are syncing notes with iCloud that you want to keep then you need to open each of your notes and email them to yourself. Later you can copy and paste the text into new notes created in your new account.

     

    Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose Keep on My iDevice when prompted.  Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account. Choose Merge to upload your data.

     

    Once you are on separate accounts, you can each go to icloud.com and delete the other person's data from your account.

     

    The above was created by user, randers4. Changes were made to improve readability and syntax.

  • by gail from maine,

    gail from maine gail from maine Apr 2, 2016 7:20 PM in response to deett_peery
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    Apr 2, 2016 7:20 PM in response to deett_peery

    The first link in the article quoted above is now archived and really not applicable. In fact, the entire article is really not applicable to your question.

     

    With one Apple ID, you can only prevent Messages from going to both devices by listing only the Phone Number for that device under Settings>Messages>Send & Receive. Your other number will display, but uncheck it. Also, do not list your email address.

     

    I'm not 100% this will work, but it should. What is listed under "You can be Reached by iMessage" under Send & Receive seems to pretty clearly indicate that if only the number for that device is listed and checked, then only Messages specifically sent to that number will get to it.

     

    Also make sure that Start New Conversations From also has only the number for that phone checked.

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB