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You can use a single AppleID on many devices, including 2 iphones. Note though that if you use the same AppleID for iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime then you are using a single account for those services. All devices using that AppleID share all messages, conversations, iCloud emails, contacts, calendars, phone logs etc.
What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?
Question: Q: Same Apple ID with two devices privacy. Answer: A: If you are going to use the same Apple ID on both devices, you cannot avoid sharing the content from one device to the other unless you turn off whatever items you are syncing with iCloud, iCloud Drive, sign out of iMessage, FaceTime, etc.
How do I separate two iPhones with the same Apple ID?
Short answer is you can’t have both. By sharing an Apple ID, you are the same person using 2 different devices. Your phones are behaving as designed.
Do I need a separate Apple ID for each device?
We recommend that you use the same Apple ID for all Apple services on your device—including the iTunes & App Stores and iCloud. Using multiple Apple IDs might be confusing and cause issues with accessing purchased content or using some services. If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can’t merge them.
Can two phone numbers have the same Apple ID?
At present, Apple iPhones can only be activated with one SIM card (phone number) at a time. Apple ID/phone number relationships are only for things like Facetime, Messages etc. You can have multiple SMS capable devices attached to an Apple ID for security purposes.
How do I separate my iPhone and iPad?
How to disconnect your iPhone and iPad by turning off Handoff On the iPhone or iPad, start the Settings app. Tap “General.” Tap “Handoff.” Turn off Handoff by swiping the button to the left.
How do I stop my two iphones from syncing?
Begin by deciding which two phones will be changing. On these two phones, go to Settings>iCloud and turn all data that is syncing with iCloud (contacts, calendars, etc.) to Off. When prompted choose to keep the data on the iPhone.
How do I stop two iPhones from sharing texts?
Go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, then click on the devices listed to add or remove them. The process is similar if you want to stop receiving other people’s FaceTime or phone calls. Go to Settings>Phone>Calls on Other Devices.
How do I disconnect my old iPhone to my new iPhone?
Go into Settings > iCloud and tap on your name. Once you’ve signed in, you will see devices as an option. Here you will see all the Apple devices you’ve signed into (if you have more than one activated). If you want to disconnect a phone from your account, tap on it and tap on remove from account.
Can I set up a second Apple ID?
Create an Apple ID on another device To create an Apple ID on an Apple TV, Android device, smart TV, or streaming device, you can usually follow the steps provided onscreen and enter your full name, date of birth, an email address or phone number, and a payment method.
How many devices can I have on my Apple ID?
More about associated devices You can have ten devices (no more than five computers) associated with your Apple ID for purchases at one time.
Why do I have 2 numbers on iPhone?
With iOS 13 and later, both of your phone numbers can make and receive voice and FaceTime calls and send and receive messages using iMessage, SMS and MMS. Your iPhone can use one mobile data network at a time. This uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) technology, which means that both SIMs can make and receive calls.
How do I stop my iPhone and iPad syncing?
On your iPad/iPhone, go to Settings app → Tap on your name and picture shown on the top (Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes & App Store) → iCloud and under Apps Using iCloud section, turn-off the switch in front of all the apps for which you do not wish to sync data.
How do I Unsync my iPhone and iPad 2020?
Go to settings on the iPad, tap iCloud, slide everything to off. This will unsync the iCloud settings which sync the two together. Go to settings on the iPad, tap iCloud, slide everything to off. This will unsync the iCloud settings which sync the two together.
How do I stop my iPhone and iPad from syncing messages?
How to Stop iPad Receiving & Showing iPhone Text Messages Open the “Settings” app on iPad. Go to “Messages”” Locate the switch for “iMessage” and turn that to the OFF position to disable messages from iPhone appearing on the iPad. Exit Settings as usual.
What happens if I remove an iPhone from my account?
When you remove your Apple ID from an iPhone, it will wipe all related data and information from the device. You may want to remove your Apple ID if you’re changing accounts or selling your iPhone to a new owner.
How do I stop sharing between Apple devices?
iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff. Mac: Choose Apple Menu > System Preferences > General, then turn off “Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.”.
Why am I getting my husbands text messages on my iPhone?
This happens when you both use the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this you have two choices: On one of the phones go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different ID. Note: you can still share the same ID for purchasing in Settings>iTunes & App Stores; or.
How can I get my husbands text messages sent to my iPhone?
Set up text message forwarding On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding.* Choose which devices can send and receive text messages from your iPhone.
Can another iPhone see my Messages?
You can view text messages on iCloud that you’ve received or sent to anyone on any synced device, at any time. As long as you have syncing turned on for each of your Apple devices, they will all be viewable in the Messages app, whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac.
