Why am I getting my wife’s text messages?

sin the last update I’m getting messages that are going to my wife’s phone. What’s up?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 2:41 PM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 2:45 PM

Immediately stop sharing an Apple ID. Each person, regardless of age, needs her/his own, unique Apple ID.


The person obtaining the new Apple ID must thoroughly cleanse her/his Apple device(s) as follows before “moving in”:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Aug 11, 2023 2:45 PM in response to yankeecause

Immediately stop sharing an Apple ID. Each person, regardless of age, needs her/his own, unique Apple ID.


The person obtaining the new Apple ID must thoroughly cleanse her/his Apple device(s) as follows before “moving in”:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Aug 13, 2023 11:59 AM in response to yankeecause

She must not change an Apple ID as that would change your Apple ID.


She must create a new Apple ID…

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support


… and thoroughly cleanse her iPhone as follows before “moving in” using that new ID:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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