Why are my two phones linked?

Why are my two phones linked?

Sharing texts is caused by using the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this each phone needs to use a unique ID. 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.

Is Apple ID and iCloud different?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services such as the App Store, the iTunes Store, Apple Books, Apple Music, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessage, and more. iCloud provides you with a free email account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents, photos and videos, and backups.

How do I stop sharing iCloud on other devices?

Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. Tap [your name]. Tap Stop Using Family Sharing.

How do I make my Apple ID and iCloud the same?

When you get onto the page you will see your Apple ID as different to your iCloud ID. You need to press edit Apple ID and put in your iCloud ID. If it asks you for a password use the Apple ID password (not the iCloud one) and it’s recognised. Then you need to go into iCloud in settings and delete the iCloud account.

How do I find out my iCloud username and password?

From your Apple ID account page Go to your Apple ID account page and click Forgot Apple ID or password. When you’re asked to enter your Apple ID, click “Look it up.” Enter your first name, last name, and email address.

How do I switch my iCloud account?

Change your Apple ID

1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
2. In the Account section, choose Edit.
3. Choose Change Apple ID.
4. Enter the email address that you want to use.
5. Choose Continue.
6. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code.

How do I recover lost iCloud?

Accounts with two-step verification

1. Go to your Apple ID account page and click “Forgot Apple ID or password.”
2. Enter your Apple ID, select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
3. Enter your Recovery Key for two-step verification.*
4. Choose a trusted device.* We’ll send your device a verification code.

How do I change my iCloud account and keep my data?

Answer: A: Try going to Settings/iCloud and stop syncing everything. Confirm that data is still on the phone. Then sign out of iCloud and back in with the new ID.

How do I remove previous owner from Apple ID without password?

How to remove a previous owner’s Apple ID from a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Sign in to iCloud.com.
2. Go to Find My iPhone.
3. Select “All Devices” to open a list of devices linked to their account, and select the device to be removed.
4. Click “Remove from Account”

How do I reset my iPhone for a new user?

Erase all content and settings from iPhone

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset. If you’re asked to enter your passcode and you’ve forgotten it, see Reset the passcode. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password and you’ve forgotten it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.
2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

How do I give my iPhone to a family member?

Go to the iCloud section in Settings by tapping on the banner with your name on it, then scroll to the bottom and tap Sign Out. Follow the instructions. Then, to wipe your iPhone, go to the Settings > General > Reset, and tap Erase All Content and Settings.

How do I reset my iPhone without losing everything?

To reset the settings on your device go to Settings >> General then scroll down and tap the Reset button at the bottom. On the Reset screen tap Reset All Settings – Not Erase All Content and Settings – then you’ll need to verify you want to do it twice. It should only take a couple of minutes at most.