Hi there! I'm Sarah, a tech enthusiast with a passion for all things Apple. I've been using iPhones for years and love helping others navigate their features.

## How to Stop Sharing Text Messages on iPhone

The way you stop sharing text messages on your iPhone depends entirely on *what* you're trying to stop sharing and *how* it's currently being shared. Let's break down the possibilities:

1. Disabling iMessage Forwarding:

This setting controls whether your iPhone forwards incoming text messages to other Apple devices linked to your Apple ID, like iPads or Macs.

* To disable: Go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding. Toggle off the switch next to any device you no longer want to receive your text messages.

2. Turning off SMS/MMS Relay:

Similar to iMessage forwarding, this feature lets you send and receive text messages from your iPhone on other Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID.

* To disable: Follow the same steps as above for iMessage forwarding.

3. Leaving a Group Message:

If you're part of a group chat and no longer want to receive messages, you can leave the group.

* To leave: Open the group message. Tap the group icons at the top, then tap "Info." Scroll down and select "Leave this Conversation."

4. Blocking a Contact:

Blocking prevents a specific contact from sending you messages, calls, or FaceTime calls.

* To block: Open the conversation with the contact. Tap their name or number at the top, then scroll down and tap "Block this Caller."

5. Turning off Share My Location:

This feature allows you to share your real-time location with others through messages.

* To turn off for specific conversations: Open the message thread. Tap the contact's name at the top, then tap "Info." Choose "Stop Sharing My Location" or set a time limit.
* To turn off system-wide: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Find "Messages" and choose "Never."

6. Disabling Shared with You:

Introduced in iOS 15, this feature creates sections in Apple apps (like Photos, Safari, and Apple Music) where content shared in Messages is automatically organized.

* To disable for a specific contact: Open the message thread. Tap the contact's name at the top, then scroll down and toggle off "Show in Shared with You."
* To disable system-wide: This isn't currently possible. However, you can tap the three dots (...) on shared content within an app and choose "Remove" or "Suggest Less Like This" to curate what's shown.

7. Using a Third-Party App:

If you're using a third-party app for messaging that has its own sharing settings, refer to the app's settings to control how messages are shared.

Important Notes:

* iCloud syncing: Remember that if you use iCloud to back up and sync your messages, turning off features like iMessage forwarding won't delete messages from other devices that already received them.
* Two-factor authentication: Disabling iMessage forwarding may affect two-factor authentication for your Apple ID on other devices.

If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
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Go to Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding, then click on the devices listed to add or remove them. The process is similar if you want to stop receiving other people's FaceTime or phone calls. Go to Settings>Phone>Calls on Other Devices.read more >>