Why are my text messages going to another phone?

When you add an Exchange account using ActiveSync on an Android phone, some phones will begin forwarding a copy of every SMS message (e.g., text message) that the phone receives to your email account. This feature will vary from phone to phone. Tap Settings, then tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync in the Accounts group.

Why are my messages going to my old phone and not my new one?

This is caused by your “iMessage” still being active on your old iPhone. To fix this issue, go into Settings > Messages and make sure that “iMessage” is turned off. That will allow all messages to come in on your new device.

Why do I get messages for someone else?

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.

Can someone access my text messages from their phone?

Yes, it’s definitely possible for someone to spy on your text messages and it’s certainly something you should be aware of – this is a potential way for a hacker to gain a lot of private information about you – including accessing PIN codes sent by websites used to verify your identity (such as online banking).

Why am I getting texts from another iPhone?

If you’re getting messages meant to go to another device or person in your family, it might be because your Apple ID is tied to their particular devices. Go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, then click on the devices listed to add or remove them.

How do I stop another iPhone from getting my texts?

Answer: A: 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.

Why is my old iPhone connected to my new one?

Yet old phones may still be connected to your account even if they’re lying around dormant. It’s usually a way for you to transfer files from one phone to another, but if you’re no longer using it, it doesn’t make sense for you to have it saved.

How do I stop messages going to my old phone?

Click on your settings icon. Scroll down to Messages and click on that. In the Messages Setting menu, at the top is the iMessage setting, turn it Off. Exit the Settings & Turn Off your iPhone.

Why am I getting someone else’s texts on my Iphone?

If you share the same Apple ID for iMessage you will get each other’s text messages. To fix this, go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different ID.