Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

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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Why am I getting my wifes texts on my iPhone?

Helpful answers. 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.
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How do I stop two iPhones from sharing Messages?

Control where iMessages appear by going to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Uncheck phone numbers and email addresses.
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How do I stop my text messages from going to my husbands phone?

On his phone, go to settings>Messages>Send and receive from. Uncheck your number on his phone.
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Why are two iPhones getting the same text messages?

1. Why Are 2 iPhone Receiving Same Text Messages? This situation arises when the 2 involved iPhones are using the same Apple ID. Also, instead of using just the individual phone number, the messaging app uses Apple ID to receive messages from others who use iPhone.
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How do I unlink two iPhones from the same Apple ID?

Part 1.

Tap your Apple/iCloud account on the top to enter the Apple ID interface. Step 2Scroll down to locate the iPhone you don't want to sync data to it any longer. Tap on it to enter the Device Info. Here you can select Remove from account to unlink this iPhone with same Apple ID.
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How do I separate two iPhones with the same Apple ID?

Cheers! On one of the phones go to Settings/[Apple ID name]/iCloud and turn off the switches for the content you want to keep. You will be asked if it should be removed; say No. Next, sign out of the Apple ID (Settings/[Apple ID name] - Sign Out, and create a new Apple ID.
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How do I stop getting my wife's messages on my iPhone?

If there are any contacts associated with iMessages that you don't want to appear in your Messages app, you can disable it.
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select Messages.
  3. Select Send & Receive.
  4. Tap the email address that you would like to disable from your device. The check mark next to it will disappear.
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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 iMessage from going to multiple devices?

How to Stop iMessages From Going to iPad and Other Devices
  1. Step #1. Go to Settings → Tap on Messages.
  2. Step #2. Turn off the switch for iMessage.
  3. Step #1. Go to Settings → Open Messages.
  4. Step #2. Tap on Send & Receive.
  5. Step #3. Now tap on the email id under the “You Can Be Reached By iMessage At” label to de-select it.
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How do I unlink my iPhone from my husband's?

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 to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account.
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Why am I getting text messages meant for someone else?

If you're getting messages meant to go to another device or person in your family, it might be because your Apple ID is tied to their particular devices. To see which accounts are associated with your Apple ID, go to Settings>iCloud>select your account at the top>Devices.
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How do I separate iMessages from shared Apple ID?

Answer: A: Use separate Apple IDs for iMessage (Settings>Messages>Receive At>tap the Apple ID at the top, sign out, sign in with a different ID). You can still keep the same ID for iCloud (if you want to share contacts, calendars, photostream, etc.) and for store purchases (in Settings>Store).
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How do I separate Apple ID accounts?

To migrate to a separate account she will have to go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, provide the password for the current account to turn off Find My iPhone when prompted (if she's running iOS 7), choose Keep on My iPhone (to keep a copy of the iCloud data on her phone), then sign back in with a different Apple ...
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How do I stop sharing texts between 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 do I stop my iPhone from syncing?

How to Stop Automatic Sync in iTunes 12 and Newer
  1. Connect your iPhone or iPod to your computer. ...
  2. If necessary, click the small iPhone or iPod icon in the top left corner, just beneath the playback controls. ...
  3. In the Options box, uncheck the box next to Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected.
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What happens when two iPhones are linked?

If the two devices with same ID, the data on both iPhones will be backed up to a same account and synced, including photos, calender, contacts, reminder, and more.
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Can two phones receive same text message?

Text Messages on Two Androids

Android phones are a little bit different. You basically need to download an app on both phones that allow for SMS forwarding.
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Why can someone else see my Imessages?

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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What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?

You can use the same Apple ID on two phones, but you should probably do so without mirroring. Mirroring will share all the information between the two phones, even the messages, photos, and call logs. Unless this is your intention, using your Apple ID on a second phone will share your private data.
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Why is my Apple ID connected to someone else?

You might have acquired a used iPhone and the previous owner is still signed into the device through their Apple ID. Or you've let someone else use your iPhone, and they've signed into the Apple App Store with their own Apple ID to download an app, forgetting to sign back out again.
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How can you check if your iPhone is being tracked?

Part 1: How to Tell If Your iPhone is Being Tracked
  1. 1 Noise During a Call. ...
  2. 2 More Power Consumption. ...
  3. 3 Increase in iPhone Data Usage. ...
  4. 4 iPhone Shuts Down Randomly. ...
  5. 5 Too Many Strange Messages in Your Inbox. ...
  6. 6 Overheating of the Device. ...
  7. 7 Strange Browser History. ...
  8. 8 Look for Suspicious Apps.
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Can someone else read my text messages on iPhone?

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 text messages be diverted to another number?

You can divert your incoming SMS to any local Dialog number and IDD number or to any Email address as well. This can be a lifesaver if your phone is dying or you're running out of credit. To use this service simply send DIV [mobile number to divert] and send it to 9010.
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