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How do I unlink my sons phone with mine and still share iCloud? He is getting my text messages! I removed him from my account so I need to know how to add him back under my cloud.

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 12:55 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2021 12:59 PM

He needs to have his device set up with his own Apple ID, not yours.


Follow this guide to completely remove yourself, erase, and set the phone as new (on his iPhone): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351


Then, set up the phone as new with his own Apple ID. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205763


you can also turn on Family sharing to share iCloud space, purchases, etc.

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Dec 30, 2021 12:59 PM in response to brandie0915

He needs to have his device set up with his own Apple ID, not yours.


Follow this guide to completely remove yourself, erase, and set the phone as new (on his iPhone): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351


Then, set up the phone as new with his own Apple ID. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205763


you can also turn on Family sharing to share iCloud space, purchases, etc.

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