To stop Apple devices from syncing with each other, you can disable the iCloud sync for specific features, such as messages. I’ll walk you through the steps to disable message sync on your iPad.
1. First, open the Settings app on your iPad. You can find the Settings app on your home screen, which looks like a gear icon.
2. Once you’re in the Settings app, scroll down and tap on your Apple ID name. This should be at the top of the Settings menu, just below the search bar.
3. In the Apple ID menu, you’ll see various options related to your iCloud account. Tap on “iCloud” to access the iCloud settings.
4. Within the iCloud settings, you’ll find a list of all the features that can be synced with iCloud. Locate the “Messages” option in the list. It should be towards the middle of the screen.
5. Next to the “Messages” option, you’ll see a toggle switch. This switch controls the sync for messages between your Apple devices. Simply tap on the switch to disable message sync.
6. After disabling message sync, a confirmation prompt will appear. It will ask if you want to “Disable and Download Messages.” If you choose to disable message sync, any existing messages stored in iCloud will be removed from your iPad, but you’ll still be able to access them on other devices where syncing is enabled. If you want to keep a copy of the messages on your iPad, you can choose to download them before disabling sync.
By following these steps, you can stop message sync between your Apple devices, specifically on your iPad. This means that any new messages you receive or send on other synced devices won’t appear on your iPad, and vice versa.
Remember that disabling sync for other features, such as contacts, calendars, or photos, can be done in a similar manner by toggling off their respective switches in the iCloud settings.
I hope this information helps you in stopping Apple devices from syncing with each other. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.