Can another iPhone see my messages?

If you backup or synchronize your phone to iCloud then anybody who has the details for that account, or even has their phone connected to the same account (a family member, for example), could potentially see your personal text messages.
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Can someone see my iMessages from another device?

They can only view this information if they are logged into your account on their iDevice. For example, an iPhone, iPad and MacBook all on the same account will receive all messages sent or received from the other machines (barring a lack of network connectivity). My suggestion to you is to change your password.
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How do I stop two iphones from sharing texts?

Step 1: Go to Settings. Tap on Messages and then Send & Receive. Step 2: Uncheck the iCloud account or other phone number under YOU CAN BE REACHED BY IMESSAGE AT.
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Can someone read my text messages?

On an Android

Like iPhone users, Android read receipts require both sender and recipient enable the feature. Instructions may vary according to your device's manufacturer, model, and operating system.
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How can I tell if someone is reading my text messages on iPhone?

Read Receipts on iPhone
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Messages (the green icon with a white text bubble inside it).
  3. Turn on Send Read Receipts.
  4. Others are notified when you read their messages. If your recipient also enabled read receipts, you'll see Read beneath your message along with the time it was read.
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Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?

Sharing an iCloud account with your spouse gives him or her unfettered access to almost any information on your iPhone, including your location, photographs, contacts, and text messages.
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Are text messages secure?

"When you use the Messages app to send end-to-end encrypted messages, all chats, including their text and any files or media, are encrypted as the data travels between devices," says Google. "Encryption converts data into scrambled text. The unreadable text can only be decoded with a secret key."
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Who can see my text messages?

With SMS, messages you send are not end-to-end encrypted. Your cellular provider can see the contents of messages you send and receive. Those messages are stored on your cellular provider's systems—so, instead of a tech company like Facebook seeing your messages, your cellular provider can see your messages.
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Why are my text messages going to someone else's phone?

When you add an Exchange account using ActiveSync on an Android phone, some phones will begin forwarding a copy of every SMS message (e.g., text message) that the phone receives to your email account. This feature will vary from phone to phone. To disable this feature: On the phone, open the Email application.
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Can iMessage be tracked?

"IMessages between two Apple devices are considered encrypted communication and cannot be intercepted, regardless of the cell phone service provider," the agency's intelligence note.
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Why is my wife's iPhone getting my texts?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it's probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.
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Can my wife see my text messages?

Formal discovery requires a party to disclose anything asked by the other party which is relevant and within the control of the party. This includes text messages (unless they were deleted).
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How can you tell if your iPhone is linked to another iPhone?

Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down. Tap any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes. The information might vary depending on the device type.
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Can someone see what I'm doing on my iPhone?

If your iPhone backs everything up to your iCloud account, then someone can spy on your activity by accessing your iCloud account from any web browser. They would need your Apple ID username and password in order to do this, so if you know that a third party has that information, there are a few steps you should take.
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Do you get notified when someone logs into your iMessage?

If someone has my Apple ID and logs into it, will Apple notice me? The short answer is: Yes! Since 2017, Apple has added security and they will notify you via email if your Apple ID is logged in on a new device. If the login is unauthorized by you, you can remove that device from your Apple ID in iCloud.
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How do I stop my text messages from showing up on other devices?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Setting->Messages->Text Message Forwarding, and turn off devices you don't want. This will prevent all SMS texts from going onto other devices.
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How can you tell if your phone is being monitored by someone else?

Here are 10 of the most common signs that someone is spying on your phone:
  • Unfamiliar Applications. ...
  • Your Device is 'Rooted' or 'Jailbroken' ...
  • The Battery Is Draining Fast. ...
  • Your Phone Is Getting Very Hot. ...
  • Unusually High Data Usage. ...
  • Strange Activity In Standby Mode. ...
  • Issues With Shutting Down the Phone. ...
  • Odd SMS Messages.
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Why does my husband get my texts on his iPhone?

Answer: A: This caused by using the same Apple ID for iMessage on both devices. It can be resolved by either: On one of the phones go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different ID.
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How do I stop my iPhone from sharing other devices?

Turn off Handoff on your devices
  1. iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.
  2. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click General, then deselect “Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.”
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Are text messages secure on iPhone?

End-to-end encryption

With watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS, your messages are encrypted on your device so they can't be accessed without your passcode. iMessage and FaceTime are designed so that there's no way for Apple to read your messages when they're in transit between devices.
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How do I make my iPhone messages private?

Turn Off Message Preview to Make Message Private on iPhone
  1. Open Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Notifications > Messages.
  3. In the Messages section, you will see two options; you can either use the Message Preview feature to turn on for the Lock Screen or disable the feature completely.
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How can I keep my texts private?

Follow these steps to hide text messages from your lock screen on an Android.
  1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Choose Apps & notifications > Notifications.
  3. Under the Lock Screen setting, choose Notifications on lock screen or On lock screen.
  4. Select Don't show notifications.
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Are text messages saved in iCloud?

Turn on Messages. Any messages currently stored in iCloud are now accessible on your device, and any new messages you receive on your device will be stored in iCloud. To see messages stored in iCloud, open the Messages app.
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Is iMessage secure?

iMessage Uses End-to-End Encryption to Send and Receive Messages. Apple's iMessage for iPhone, iPad, and Mac always uses end-to-end encryption. Only the sender and receiver of the messages can see their contents. Photos, videos, and other file attachments are also encrypted.
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Can someone see your texts through WiFi?

The service can access messages. The most secure apps use end-to-end encryption, so only recipients can read them. Being on WiFi does not automatically guarantee a text is transmitted or stored encrypted. On a smartphone, which messenger app you use determines how secure your texts are.
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