I have 2 iPhones with different phone numbers however both ring when one is called and see messages on both. How do I turn this off. Thank you.

I have 2 iPhones with different numbers however both ring when one is called. I also see messages on both. How do I turn this off. Thank you

Posted on Apr 15, 2018 3:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2018 3:07 PM

If you want to keep other things in sync such as iCloud, and contacts, you can turn off Calls on other devices, and Message forwarding on each device. Though the Call Log, and iMessages will continue to be shared.


Settings->Phone->Calls on other Devices, turn of the other iPhone from each iPhone.

Settings->Messages->Text Message forwarding


Otherwise, best bet is to stop using the same Apple ID on both devices. If you don't want them to be having the same calls and messages.

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Apr 15, 2018 3:07 PM in response to TBJAPAN

If you want to keep other things in sync such as iCloud, and contacts, you can turn off Calls on other devices, and Message forwarding on each device. Though the Call Log, and iMessages will continue to be shared.


Settings->Phone->Calls on other Devices, turn of the other iPhone from each iPhone.

Settings->Messages->Text Message forwarding


Otherwise, best bet is to stop using the same Apple ID on both devices. If you don't want them to be having the same calls and messages.

Apr 15, 2018 3:53 PM in response to TBJAPAN

You are sharing the same Apple ID, which is why this happens. Many will tell you not to do this, but I'd be lying if I told you that as we share the same Apple ID as well.


Go to Settings on both phones and Phone > Turn Calls on Other Devices off.


For Messages: Settings > Messages > Send & Receive uncheck the other number on both phones. Also make sure the other devices are turned off in Text Message Forwarding.

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I have 2 iPhones with different phone numbers however both ring when one is called and see messages on both. How do I turn this off. Thank you.

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