Synchronizing multiple iPhones on same computer

Is it possible to sync my wife's iPhone and mine and create separate profile on iTunes? Problem: I have business & personal contacts which are not to be synced with my wife's. Is there a solution?

What OS? You can create separate groups to sync your contacts with. Might be easier to just use separate user accounts.

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HT1386 syncing multiple iPhones on same computer

How can I sync two iPhones on the same laptop? right now they are both treated as one.

See this support document for help http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495, however, there is no way that iTunes can treat two devices as the same, unless you have the settings in iTunes for the two devices set the same. Each iOS device is identified differently in iTunes. It is how you set iTunes to handle the two devices that can differ.
Why are you saying they are treated as one?

How to update software on multiple iPhones using same iTunes account?

How to update software on multiple iPhones using same iTunes account?

SeanB15 wrote:
Here are more details on my situation which should help clarify things...
I purchased three iPhone 4 models back when they first came out (for my family) that all share the same iTunes account for access to apps and music, but each phone/user still has his/her custom contact list, email accts, and select lists of apps and music from the one iTunes acct library. The problem is (as I understand it) that I can only update the software on one of the three iPhones – the primary phone I used to setup the iTunes acct without wiping out the separate contact lists, etc. As it stands today... the first (primary) iPhone associated with the iTune acct has been updated with the latest software version 5.1.1 and sync'd up with all the apps, music, etc from the one iTune acct, while the other two iPhones are still running on the original software version 4.0.2 and are experiencing problems now. I was advised by AT&T back in January that it would be necessary to setup separate iTunes accts for the second and third iPhones in order to receive system updates and still be able to manage separate contact lists, etc. If I go this route, I assume we will lose all the apps on phones #2 and #3 that we have been "sharing"... correct? Since this AT&T advice was prior to iCloud coming out, would iCloud be a better solution or at least part of the solution? I really don't yet understand how iCloud works. Hopefully, one of you can help me??
we have 2 iphone 4's synced to the same itunes account for apps and music since the day we bought them, but each has a different icloud acct. they have both been updated on the same itunes account with every update that has come out since we bought them in december of 2010. nothing on either phone has ever been lost or duplicated. having said all that, maybe i'm missing something here, but we have had no problems. we do have itunes setup to sync manually. i do believe i'm a piker compared to lawrence finch, but i'm just telling you what happens in my house. maybe check with apple? is there a store near you?

HT1386 Synching multiple iPhones on one computer

How do I synch multiple iphones on one computer. Last time I tried, I wiped out the contacts on one of the phones, so I want to be sure not to do this again. I don't want to wipe out any data on either of the phones (contacts, music, etc). I also am not sure what iphone I have, I've looked in settings and can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

I understand that. What is the purpose of synching then? Maybe I should have said I want to share music between the devices, but that is all. And I don't want to wipe out any of the music on one of the phones, which is what happened last time I tried to synch.

How to sync more than one iPhone on same computer?

I have multiple iphones under my family plan as well as iPad2. I use one iMac mainly for my business & to update my iphone 4s, and the older intel imac to update the other devices.
When we try to update/sync we get info from the last person who synced their iphone which is info that the other person may not want.
How does one set up two different 24" Imacs running Lion so that each person's iphone etc. is recognized and contains just their info when opening/syncing to iTunes.
I think I read somewhere that each person needs their own apple ID no./account?
If so, how does having each of us with their own account ID work if we all use the same computer?
Do we need to set up separate individual user accounts and when that person wants to sync to itunes they would log out of which account the computer is and log onto their own account before trying to sync to itunes?
Thanks
Bob

It's easier if each person has their own AppleID, that way when the connect they can login to iTunes as their Apple ID and their apps, music, etc.. will sync. The only other way I know how of doing it is create user accounts for each of the people logging into the computer and then they will be forced to used their own AppleID's. To create accounts for each person go to System Preferences - Users & Groups and add users by clicking the + at the bottom of the column.
BTW PLEASE complete your profile. We have a tough time helping if we don't even know what version of OS X you're running and what iMac you have. You can easily do this by clicking Your Stuff in the upper right then click Profile and add the pertinent information.

How do I backup/restore multiple IPhone on one computer

Hi everyone
Need some help here. I work as a helpdesk and recently most of the IPhones are now due for upgrade. What is the best way to backup the data from old Iphone and restore to new Iphone for multiple users on one computer? Basically everyone expects to hand me their old phone and new phone, and when they get the new phone back, the new phone will have the same data as it was on the old one.
I have done backup/restore just for myself before. Is there a easier way to do for multiple users on the same computer?
Any input will be appreciated
Thanks
Charlie

First of all, thanks for quick reply.
How about backup to icloud and then restore from icloud? I did not bring it up because I do not want the backup/restore to cripple to network.
I would normally ask the users to take their old phone and new phone to AT&T store or Apple store to get it done. But as I work in corp office, and all I dealt with are the CEO, CFO, etc. They want the upgrade process done and without them getting involved (I try to keep it that way to make them happy).
any thoughts?
Charlie

Multiple iphones on one computer.........is it possible?

this may be a silly question but its one im having trouble finding any kind of answer for anywhere on the apple websites!
i have an iphone 3gs and my other half is also going to be getting one pretty soon, but the dilema is that we will be using it on the same computer, will we be able to do this? i know you cant use your iphone between other computers but dont know what the precedence is for multiples!
any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks!

Yes, you can sync multiple phones to one computer. If the phones are to have different content (e.g., calendar and contacts) the easiest way to do this is to have separate logins for each user on the computer.

Old & New iPhone on same computer

I will give my wife my current iphone and get the new 3G. Is there going to be a problem when we only have one computer. My concenrs are my iPhone settings, my songs, etc. on itunes and my wife logging in with her "new iPhone" into my computer and my itunes. Would itunes identify corretly both iPhones in my computer?

Itunes is setup to manage multiple phones on one computer so you should be OK. They have a unique identifier and will be treated as separate devices with their own remembered settings. You sync with your phone and disconnect and next time you connect to iTunes, your settings are the same, right? So when you wife connects her phone, any changes she makes will be saved with the phone she uses.
I believe you will be fine.

Syncing 2 iphones on same computer

Husband and I both have new iphone 4s. Syncing on a PC results in each of us having the other's contacts. How can we stop this??

You can sync multiple iPods and/or iPhones with the same iTunes library and iTunes account on the same computer - there is no device limit, and each iPod and/or iPhone can have its own sync preferences with iTunes. IMO, it is best to disable automatic syncing when an iPod or iPhone is connected so you can confirm the sync settings for each iPhone when connected before syncing.

Second iPhone on same computer

Just bought my son an iPhone. We share the same computer at home. How should he sync his phone so that he doesn't get all my contacts and calender events. He has already enter a lot of contacts and doesn't want to lose them.

You can share the same iTunes library, Address Book and iCal if you don't mind having your son's contact information and calendar events in your Address Book and iCal.
You can create an Address Book Group for your son to use but all contact in the Group will be available in the Address Book "All" Group. You son can select this Group to be synced. The same for iCal - creating his own calendar and syncing with this calendar only. With iTunes, he can create an iTunes Playlist and transfer this Playlist to his iPhone.
If not and as EP provided, create a user login account for your son - depending on his age and your preference, you can create his account without admin privileges.
OS X is designed for having multiple user login accounts on the same Mac. Each login account has its own Home folder directory for storing data - with each user's Home folder/directory kept separate and protected from other login accounts. You can require a password to log in to your user account and Home folder/directory and enable Fast User Switching to make the process of switching between login accounts a fast and easy process.
When creating a user login account for your son, he can access his email account or accounts with the Mail application or with his email client of choice, his own contact information in the Address Book, his own calendar events in iCal, Safari bookmarks and iTunes music - kept completely separate and protected from the same with your login account.

Help! syncing multiple ipods on same computer!

i will soon have two different ipods syncing to the same computer. how can i keep libraries separate so that my brother's music doesn't show up on my ipod and my music doesn't get synced to his?
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There are basically two methods for managing multiple iPods on one computer. See here:
Method 1 - Create different Windows users accounts for each iPod on this computer.
Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
To make Method 2 work, connect one of your iPods, and click on it in the left-source panel.
Under the "Music" tab, and set your option for a specific playlist(s) under the "Sync Music" option.
Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
How to manage multiple iPods using one computer
I hope that helps you.
-Kylene

Registering multiple iPods on same computer

I currently have a 4G 2nd generation iPod that is registered to our computer. My husband just received a 4th generation iPod. Can you register multiple iPods onto the same computer?
My other question is if you purchase a used iPod, how do you register that and is there anything else we should consider when looking at purchasing a used iPod?
Thanks for any help.

Can you register multiple iPods onto the same computer?
Yes. Register each iPod as if it was the only iPod being used on that computer.
My other question is if you purchase a used iPod, how do you register that
If iTunes doesn't give you the option of registering it, click here and fill out the forms.
and is there anything else we should consider when looking at purchasing a used iPod?
Restore it when you connect it to the computer.
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Multiple ipods on same computer?

Is it possible to download music onto two separate ipods using the same computer? I don't mean at the same time.
I want to get an ipod for myself, but would like to be able to download my CD's and not have to have my wife's songs/CD's on my ipod.
I'm not sure this explains what I want to do, but I'll use it as a departure point.
I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks.

Is it possible to download music onto two separate
ipods using the same computer? I don't mean at the
same time.
I want to get an ipod for myself, but would like to
be able to download my CD's and not have to have my
wife's songs/CD's on my ipod.
I'm not sure this explains what I want to do, but
I'll use it as a departure point.
I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks.
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
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Using multiple Iphones on one computer

My family has multiple Iphones and I was wondering if there is a way to have three seperate accounts on one computer? I don't want my apps or music to be synced on my son's or wife's phone. How do I do this? Help!

Create separate computer logins for each person. That way, everyone has their own itunes library/account, contacts, calendars, etc. Doing it that way also means there is no chance data will be intermingled. If you want, you can also share apps/music between accounts(permitted by the EUSLA with family members).

Home sharing to Apple TV with multiple users on same computer

I have two different users on the same computer. To facilitate sharing their music and movies to eachother, they are each using Home Sharing with the same Apple ID. As long as both users remain logged in, this works with no problem. Except for Apple TV. The Apple TV can see each library, so they both show up in the list under Computers, but only one is accessible. It's either the first one that broadcast itself, or the first one that Apple TV connected to, I'm not sure which. But, once that's established, the second library will remain in the Computers list, but any attempt to connect to the library will fail. It appears there is a limitation that Apple TV can only connect to a single library per physical computer, even though it can tell there are multiple libraries there.
Does anyone have any idea how to work around this without consolidating the libraries? Being able to connect to multiple libraries is the goal, not consoludating them.

I don't have that set up anymore, but used to. I had no problems sharing from either library. Of course it may have changed since I used it, but wouldn't see why.

Synchronizing multiple iPhones on same computer

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