Apple ID and imessage/ facetime

When My wife first got her iPhone she didn't have an Apple id so we loaded my Apple id instead. She has since gotten her own Apple ID but we can't change imessage and facetime to her Apple ID. How do we fix this?

Hello nutsnbolts08,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
iOS 6 and later: Go to Settings > FaceTime.
If you signed out before changing your Apple ID:
iPhone, iPod touch: Tap “Use your Apple ID for FaceTime” and enter your current Apple ID to sign in.
iPad: Enter your current Apple ID to sign in.
If you're still signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your previous Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
iPhone, iPod touch: Tap “Use your Apple ID for FaceTime” and enter your current Apple ID to sign in.
iPad: Enter your current Apple ID to sign in.
iOS 6 and later: Go to Settings > Messages, then tap Send & Receive.
If you signed out before changing your Apple ID:
iPhone, iPod touch: Tap "Use your Apple ID for iMessage" and enter your current Apple ID.
iPad: Enter your current Apple ID.
If you're still signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your previous Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
iPhone, iPod touch: Tap "Use your Apple ID for iMessage" and enter your current Apple ID.
iPad: Enter your current Apple ID.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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Thank you for providing the details of the issue you are experiencing with logging into FaceTime after updating your Apple ID password.
First, I recommend toggling FaceTime off and then back on:
Toggle FaceTime off and on in FaceTime > Preferences.
Additionally, you can click on your Apple ID in FaceTime > Preferences to sign out and sign in with your new password if you have not entered your new password.
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So, it all started with iMessage. FaceTime had similar log in symptoms as well, but I don't really use FaceTime. The best way I can describe it is with this... Paragraph I sent to my friend, describing my dilemma.
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DO NOT BOTHER GIVING ME THESE LINKS, AS THEY ARE NOT EVEN DESCRIBING THE SAME ISSUE I AM HAVING.
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
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To clarify, we share an iPad (original iOS 5.1.1).
When I use it, I would like to use my individual AppleID that I use for store purchases so I get MY iMessages on both my phone and the iPad.
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Thanks for the question. In regards to iMessage: You can remove your iOS device by following these steps:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
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To remove a phone number from an Apple ID, sign out of FaceTime and Messages on your iPhone. Sign out in the following locations:
- Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
- Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
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3. Choose Store > View My Account from the iTunes menu.
4. From the Account Information screen, click Manage Devices.
5. Click the Remove button next to the device name you would like to unassociate.
Note: Removing a device from your Apple ID does not override the 90 day timer. The timer must complete 90 days from the day the device was associated before it can be associated to another Apple ID.
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627
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Thank you for providing the details of the issue you are experiencing with logging into FaceTime after updating your Apple ID password.
First, I recommend toggling FaceTime off and then back on:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
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