How do I stop sharing call history between two iPhones (and Mac)

[Falcon16]

Another user on a different forum discovered a solution (which may not be ideal). Turn off iCloud Drive on the device that shouldn't get the call logs and the call logs will stop syncing. Thats the only solution that works, that I know of, so far.

Exactly what I said. iOS 9 is using iCloud to sync that information between devices. It's by design. sign out of icloud or use different Apple ID's on the devices and the issue resolves. With that said I would be more than happy to direct feedback that this is a not liked feature up the chain of command for you all.

 

[OCDMacGeek]

Exactly what I said. iOS 9 is using iCloud to sync that information between devices. It's by design. sign out of icloud or use different Apple ID's on the devices and the issue resolves. With that said I would be more than happy to direct feedback that this is a not liked feature up the chain of command for you all.

Yes, but you don't have to sign out of iCloud. Just go into iCloud settings and turn off iCloud Drive on the other device. That's it -- you can leave other iCloud features on.

 

[Falcon16]

Yes, but you don't have to sign out of iCloud. Just go into iCloud settings and turn off iCloud Drive on the other device. That's it -- you can leave other iCloud features on.

while shutting off iCloud drive may work for one user the official line right now is to sign out of icloud on the devices you do not want synced or use differing Apple ID's whichever is easier bottom line the issue is related to iCloud and there are a couple things you can try to make it stop doing that but what the OP is experiencing is not unexpected behavior i.e. a bug

 

[happylevy]

Is handoff turned off?

oFF

 

[happylevy]

Another user on a different forum discovered a solution (which may not be ideal). Turn off iCloud Drive on the device that shouldn't get the call logs and the call logs will stop syncing. Thats the only solution that works, that I know of, so far. The data is synced through iCloud Drive, believe it or not. I have confirmed this solution works.

My wife and I share an iCloud account so that we can have the same iCloud Photos library. But she has a secondary iCloud account that she logs into just for iMessages.

This solution work fine, thanks alot!!!!!!

 

[hideous cheese]

I have a related concern regarding syncing across devices - searches on Maps

For example if I look up a location on my iPhone it will also then show up on my iPad and Mac. Although it is possible to clear map searches (unless the address is being auto-populated from your mail inbox in which case it remains so long as that mail in the inbox), the method is a little long-winded nor should it be the means to solve an auto-syncing problem. Unlike other services there is nothing to suggest that Maps data is being syncd in this way (i.e. no iCloud toggle or service option).

I appreciate some will think this convenient or have a 'why are bothered, they are all your devices' attitude, but this to me is a serious privacy failure.

 

[C DM]

I have a related concern regarding syncing across devices - searches on Maps

For example if I look up a location on my iPhone it will also then show up on my iPad and Mac. Although it is possible to clear map searches (unless the address is being auto-populated from your mail inbox in which case it remains so long as that mail in the inbox), the method is a little long-winded nor should it be the means to solve an auto-syncing problem. Unlike other services there is nothing to suggest that Maps data is being syncd in this way (i.e. no iCloud toggle or service option).

I appreciate some will think this convenient or have a 'why are bothered, they are all your devices' attitude, but this to me is a serious privacy failure.

If you see signed in with the same iCloud account in different devices then how is it a privacy failure let alone a serious one when it's considered that both are your devices?

 

[hideous cheese]

If you see signed in with the same iCloud account in different devices then how is it a privacy failure let alone a serious one when it's considered that both are your devices?

I am asking about transparency in policy. Do please point me to where Apple advertises this as a feature or otherwise indicates searches on one device automatically transfer to another? Where is there a hint that my Apple ID or iCloud do this?

That you don't consider it a problem is fine. I'm happy for you.

My default behaviour should not be to wipe information in one device because it automatically transfers to another device when so far as I am aware (and I'd welcome someone to correct me) no indication that this will happen is provided.

 

[C DM]

I am asking about transparency in policy. Do please point me to where Apple advertises this as a feature or otherwise indicates searches on one device automatically transfer to another? Where is there a hint that my Apple ID or iCloud do this?

That you don't consider it a problem is fine. I'm happy for you.

My default behaviour should not be to wipe information in one device because it automatically transfers to another device when so far as I am aware (and I'd welcome someone to correct me) no indication that this will happen is provided.

I think the assumption between multiple devices with the same Apple ID and iCloud is that everything is the same, and it's actually when it's not is when various people would often have questions as to why something isn't there. I mean they should certainly have a place in support documentation where they cover exactly what is carried over and what isn't and under what circumstances (which might exist even already). But it doesn't appear to be a privacy violation.

 

[Small White Car]

I appreciate some will think this convenient or have a 'why are bothered, they are all your devices' attitude, but this to me is a serious privacy failure.

Serious question: If you took your wife's phone and set up your email account on it would you then be surprised that she's getting your emails? Would you call that a "privacy failure?"

I wouldn't think so. So the real question is, why do you think Apple accounts are totally different than google or yahoo accounts?

If you're sharing information, you're sharing information.

Here's another fun one: Ask Siri what your name is. You'll find that both phones give the same answer. There's no way to change that either.

 

[hideous cheese]

I think the assumption between multiple devices with the same Apple ID and iCloud is that everything is the same, and it's actually when it's not is when various people would often have questions as to why something isn't there. I mean they should certainly have a place in support documentation where they cover exactly what is carried over and what isn't and under what circumstances (which might exist even already). But it doesn't appear to be a privacy violation.

I can turn off sync in Safari for example and I do. I let it sync bookmarks between my iMac and MBP but have separate bookmarks on iPad and iPhone. I'm asking for the same in Maps.

Safari (and browsers) are considered a product where incognito is valued whether it be because you search for surprise gifts - an engagement ring - or adult material. And of course the whole ad blocking concern is about track and trace. Yet Maps which is literal location tracking is not afforded the same level of privacy protection.

 

[mizxco]

I have 2 phones logged in to the same iCloud/Apple ID. My call history is never shared between devices?

Ask Siri what your name is. You'll find that both phones give the same answer. There's no way to change that either.

That's incorrect. You can set up a different 'My Contact Card' on different phones logged in to the same iCloud account.

 

[hideous cheese]

Serious question: If you took your wife's phone and set up your email account on it would you then be surprised that she's getting your emails? Would you call that a "privacy failure?"

I wouldn't think so. So the real question is, why do you think Apple accounts are totally different than google or yahoo accounts?

If you're sharing information, you're sharing information.

Here's another fun one: Ask Siri what your name is. You'll find that both phones give the same answer. There's no way to change that either.

Your first scenario is purposeful sharing of multiple IDs across devices. You make the choice to do this - you opt in.

Siri is a different product. Safari is a different product. Maps is a different product. Applying a one fits all mentality to them is lazy thinking.

 

[maxsix]

You can't fight Apple.

They dictate every little thing that occurs in their universe. Acceptance is best.


If freedom and choice are your priorities, Android awaits you with an abundance of choice.

I use both, it ends up being a very nice solution for those who can afford it.

 

[C DM]

I can turn off sync in Safari for example and I do. I let it sync bookmarks between my iMac and MBP but have separate bookmarks on iPad and iPhone. I'm asking for the same in Maps.

Safari (and browsers) are considered a product where incognito is valued whether it be because you search for surprise gifts - an engagement ring - or adult material. And of course the whole ad blocking concern is about track and trace. Yet Maps which is literal location tracking is not afforded the same level of privacy protection.

I certainly agree that having more options to control more things would be an improvement.

 

[Small White Car]

That's incorrect. You can set up a different 'My Contact Card' on different phones logged in to the same iCloud account.

Is this a change? All through iOS 7 and 8 if you did this they'd eventually sync back to being the same within a few hours. I tried it on multiple occasions in both directions.

 

[mizxco]

Is this a change? All through iOS 7 and 8 if you did this they'd eventually sync back to being the same within a few hours. I tried it on multiple occasions in both directions.

I have 2 contact cards, one for work and one for personal.
Siri addresses me differently on the two respective phones.

And no, call history is not shared between phones.

 

[CWKRDH]

Thank You for the input! This fixed my problem. I was under the assumption that if I turned off the iCloud drive that it would turn off all icloud systems.