How do I stop two iPhones from sharing my Apple ID?

Way 1: Unlink iPhones from Settings
  1. Navigate to the Settings menu, and once you're there, touch the Apple ID icon that has your device's name on it.
  2. Scroll down until you find the device from which you want to disconnect the connection. ...
  3. Tap the Remove from Account option that appears on the screen after that.

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How do I unlink two iPhones from the same Apple ID?

Method 1: Separate Two iPhones via iPhone Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings on the iPhone (from the other device). Step 2: Tap on your Profile to open the Apple ID page. Step 3: From the new page, select the iPhone you want to remove, then tap on Remove to unlink the iPhone with the same Apple ID.

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What happens if two iPhones have the same Apple ID?

You will only be able to use Messages/FaceTime on one phone because if both phone are signed into Messages/FaceTime, you will see all messages visible on both phones. Any data synced to iCloud will show on both phones. If you want 2 independent phones, you will need to create another Apple ID.

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How do I stop sharing between two Apple devices?

iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff. macOS Ventura: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar, click AirDrop & Handoff on the right, then turn off Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.

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How do I separate my Apple ID from my husband?

To avoid issues caused by sharing an Apple ID, set up an Apple ID for each family member and set up Family Sharing.
  1. On the family member's device, sign out of iCloud.
  2. Ask your family member to create an Apple ID. ...
  3. Ask your family member to sign in to iCloud with their new Apple ID on their device.

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How to Stop Sharing Contacts between iOS devices with Same Apple ID

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How do I unlink my iPhone from my wifes iPhone?

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.

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Why is my iPhone linked to my husbands?

If you are signed into Messages and FaceTime with the same Apple/iCloud ID, then your call logs may be mixed. You can both use the same Apple ID for iTunes, and sign into the iTunes & App Store with that same ID, but you should each be using your own unique ID for your FaceTime and Messages logins.

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What happens when two iPhones are linked?

A: When two iPhones are linked to each other, your data that is synchronized in iCloud and iTunes, and your purchases on App Store can be shown and checked on the other device.

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How do I know if my iPhone is linked to another device?

Check which devices are signed in to your account by going to Settings > [your name]. If you see a device you don't recognize, tap on that device name and select “Remove from Account.”

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What happens when I remove a device from my Apple ID?

If you set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, removing a device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes. It also won't have access to iCloud and other Apple services, including Find My, until you sign in again with two-factor authentication.

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Why are my photos showing up on my husbands iPhone?

Each person should use their own Apple ID, and many things will get merged and combined when one is shared, such as photos. Make sure you are logged in to your own Apple ID in System Preferences ➡️ iCloud / Apple ID.

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Why are my sons photos on my iPhone?

Make sure in Settings > [Your Name] your children are each signed in to their own Apple ID and not yours. If they are signed in to yours, that would prompt the photos being shared across all devices with that account linked in iCloud.

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Should I use a different Apple ID for each device?

Avoid sharing an Apple ID

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID.

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Should I use the same Apple ID for all my devices?

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

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What happens when you unlink two iPhones?

1 Unlink iPhones From Settings

By removing the Apple ID, you will unlink your devices and all of your data will stop syncing. After this process, the specific device will stop appearing in the list of connected devices to this particular Apple ID.

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Why is my wife getting my photos on her iPhone?

You have both devices signed onto the same iCloud account and Photo Stream turned on? If so, either turn off Photo Stream, or set up a new Apple ID/iCloud account for your wife to use and sign on to her device.

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Can my wife see what I do on my iPhone?

Is it legal for my spouse to spy on my iPhone? No they cannot – it is illegal under Federal and State law to intercept or access private electronic information kept in electronic storage. It is also illegal to hack your spouse's cell phone for text messages, Facebook, or email account(s).

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How do I separate my wife and my Apple ID?

You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whoever 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.

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Why is my iPhone linked with my wifes iPhone?

It sounds as if you're sharing an Apple ID. You should each have your own Apple IDs. If you need to share data or purchases, you can set up Family Sharing between the devices.

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Why is my iPhone connected to my wifes?

This occurs if you are sharing the same Apple ID for imessages. 2. On one of the devices go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the Apple ID, sign out, then sign in with a different Apple ID.

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Does turning off iCloud photos delete them?

Turn off iCloud Photos in iCloud and all of your devices

Photos and videos stored in iCloud will be deleted 30 days after you stop using the service.

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Why am I getting all my daughter's photos on my iPhone?

She is logged into your iCloud account. You can either: A) Log out of your iCloud account on her device (Go to the iCloud settings on her device and tap, "Delete Account" this will just remove it from her device).

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