HT3529 will imessaging work on two iphones using the same apple id

will imessaging work on two iphones using the same apple id

It will. If the two phones are used by two different people, however, you will need to implement some careful management of your iMessage settings to ensure that you don't each receive each-other's messages. It is a much safer option to use different Apple IDs for each individual.
On iOS devices, you are able to use separate Apple IDs for iMessage and Facetime, iCloud, and the iTunes and App Stores.

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    As I usually bring both handsets with me, it is annoying to receive the same iMessage to both phones. Is there anyway to create two separate "iMessage accounts" such that I can use iMessage on both phones, but messages sent to my work phone will only be received on my work phone, and similarly, the iMessages sent to my private phone will only be received on my private phone?

    Sure, just create another Apple ID & use that for iMessage:
    https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/wa/createAppleId?loca lang=en_US

  • HT5622 I have two iPhones using the same Apple ID. I want to change the ID on one of the phones without changing the other. Can it be done without affecting the other devices that use the ID.

    How can I change the Apple ID on one phone but the other. Right now they both use the same ID.

    Sure.
    For the iTunes/App store...Settings>iTunes/App Store...tap the ID shown, sign out...now, sign back in with the ID you want to use. Be aware, any apps obtained with the old ID can only be updated using that ID, as all apps are forever tied to the ID used to obtain them.
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    I have two iphones with the same Apple ID. Can I cange one?

    Settings > iTunes and App Store > Apple ID = Sign Out...
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    Note:
    Anything Downloaded with a Particular Apple ID is tied to that Apple ID and Cannot be Merged or Transferred to a Different Apple ID
    Apple ID FAQs  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622

  • How do i share music with 2 iphones using the same apple id?

    how do i share music with 2 iphones using the same apple id?

    Sync them both to the same iTunes music library.  You can also automatically download purchased music to both by going to Settings>iTunes & App Stores and turning Music to On under Automatic Downloads.  If you music is in multiple computers, you can enable Home sharing to share your music library across multiple devices (see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819).

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    I assume that you want to keep the same Apple ID on both devices for downloads and purchases but you just want to know how you can use Messages on both devices without creating a new Apple ID.
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  • Can two iPhones share the same apple id?

    I have a white iPhone 4 and i just bought a new black iPhone 4. Can I activiate the new black iPhone 4 and use the same apple id on both of them? Will all the music be shared? Can I have access to the account on both phones?

    No. The only information that may be transferred between the two is music, apps, or books if automatic downloads are turned on within Settings>iTunes and App Stores. However if you use the same Apple ID for iCloud on both devices they will share whatever information you share with iCloud. For instance if you have different contacts on both phones and use the same iCloud account with both of them they will then show a combination of the two contact libraries on both phones. So if you add a contact to one iPhone it will add the same contact to the other. The same goes with deleting contacts as well. Hope this helps.

  • Two phones using the same apple id

    I use the same apple ID for my daughters phone, hoever i do not want her to have my conatcts, etc... and vice versa but it has automatically copied them, how do i get rid of these and stop it happening?

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    If you don't have one, there are a number of free e-mail account you can get e.g. Google GMail, Yahoo, Microsoft Hotmail.
    2. Once you have a valid e-mail address, create Apple ID below:
    https://appleid.apple.com
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  • Switching iMessaging to a different phone using the same Apple ID

    I'm setting up my old iPhone as an iPod touch for my son.  I am using the same Apple ID for both phones so we can share some content.  But now the old phone is receiving all of my iMessages instead of my current phone.  How can I switch that?

    On yoru iPhone...
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  • HT5622 We have two iphones with the same Apple ID. Since I installed iOS this morning I have started receiving all my sons texts and when I send him a text it is delivered to both of us. How can I remove my phone from the joint Apple ID and remove myself

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    You have to use a different Apple ID for your son.
    Read this note:
    iOS 5 & iCloud Tips: Sharing an Apple ID With Your Family
    still valid for ios 7

  • How can i make two ipods use the same apple id

    How can I make two ipod touchs have the same apple id

    If you haven't already set up your two iPods either make and apple I'd on one and on the setup on the other type on your apple ID by setup I mean when you first get it it asked you questions so when your done answering the questions your iPod is ready to be used

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  • I created an apple id and password  on my laptop, will i be able to sign in the game center on my iphone using the same apple username and passcode or will i need to create a new one?

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    Hi Sanfran49,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    You can use the Apple ID you created on your laptop with Game Center on your iPhone. See the Apple ID FAQs for more information:
    An Apple ID is a user name you use for everything you do with Apple. Creating an account for an Apple service, such as the iTunes Store or the App Store, creates an Apple ID. Apple ID allows you to access other Apple services. You don't have to create a new account for each service—just use your Apple ID.
    For a complete list of all of the places you can use an Apple ID, see Where do I use an Apple ID.
    Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
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    Jeremy

  • Can I synch two iPhones to the same apple user ID?

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