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like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. How do I stop all messages going to all devices EXCEPT my iPhone?How do I stop receiving messages going to my Apple Watch, iPad and Mac? And only receive messages on iPhone? Posted on Nov 21, 2017 7:35 AM Setting->Messages->Text Message Forwarding, and turn off devices you don't want. This will prevent all SMS texts from going onto other devices. For iMessages (between Apple devices), you will need to sign out of iMessage on each device you do not want to have receiving messages. Posted on Nov 21, 2017 7:38 AM How do I stop all messages going to all devices EXCEPT my iPhone? 164 164 people found this article helpful What to Know
iMessage lets you send and receive messages on all your iOS devices, but if family members share an Apple ID, this default feature can lead to confusion and privacy issues. This article explains how to stop iMessages from appearing on all devices connected to an Apple ID. These instructions apply to devices with iOS 8 and later. Control Where iMessages AppearMultiple people can share the same Apple ID and still route iMessages to specific devices.
How to Add a New Email Address for iMessageAdd a new email address for iMessage only via Apple's website. It's not possible to do this from your iPhone or iPad.
What About FaceTime Calls?FaceTime works similarly to iMessage. Calls are routed to a phone number or an email address associated with the account; these addresses are turned on by default. If multiple users share an Apple ID, everyone's FaceTime calls may be sent to all devices on the account. Disable this the same way you disabled iMessage, but instead of going into Messages in Settings, tap on FaceTime. Under You can be reached by FaceTime at, uncheck any email address or phone number whose FaceTime calls you don't want to receive. LifewireApple advises using a separate Apple ID for each person in a family and connecting them using the Family Sharing feature. But many people still opt to share an Apple ID among family members. FAQ
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe 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. If you share the same apple ID, you also don't want both devices to send and receive from the email address or that'll cross them over too. Do the same on all devices.
How do I stop my text messages from showing up on other devices?And only receive messages on iPhone? Setting->Messages->Text Message Forwarding, and turn off devices you don't want. This will prevent all SMS texts from going onto other devices. For iMessages (between Apple devices), you will need to sign out of iMessage on each device you do not want to have receiving messages.
How do I stop my Messages from syncing?If you want to stop backup of your texts, call history, and voicemail to your Google Account, you can stop sync.. On your phone, open the Messages app .. In the top right, tap More Settings Advanced. ... . Sign in to your Google Fi account.. Tap Stop sync & sign out.. Why are my texts showing on another phone?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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