How to Share Call History Between Two iPhones [iOS 18/17]

To keep track of call logs, you may wonder how to share call history between two iPhones. Read this passage, and make it easy to transfer call history to a new iPhone.

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By Kathy / Updated on January 15, 2025

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Call history sharing

Both my husband and I shared our call logs before on both of our phones, we didn’t know how this was done. But all of the sudden this stopped and we really want it back. So my question is how can I share all my call log with my husband on his phone? Thanks.

- Question from Apple Community

People often pay little attention to call history. However, it contains more information than we think. Actually, every call log saves a lot of vital information such as who you’re calling, call time, the duration of the conversation, and some other information about the contact. Therefore, it’s necessary to know how to share call history between two iPhones. Keep on reading, and find a way to transfer call history to new iPhone.

1. How to share call history between two iPhones with iCloud

If the two iPhones share the same Apple account, then transfer call history is just a piece of cake. Once you toggle it on, you can check the call history on both devices. Actually, iCloud doesn’t sync call history directly, it syncs contacts instead.

Follow the steps to make it. On both of your iPhones, go to Settings > Tap [your name] > Tap iCloud > Scroll down to locate Contacts and toggle it on.

Enable Contacts Sync

🌟 Tips:

• The duration of the process depends on the number of contacts, so it may take time to finish. You can go to the Contact to have a check.
• If the target iPhone is a new one, you can also try Quick Start to switch to new iPhone or try the method mentioned in Part 2.

2. How to transfer call history to new iPhone with iTunes backup

Another way about how to share call history on iPhone is to restore iTunes backup. You need to backup the call history first, then restore the backup to new iPhone as well as call history.

However, there is something you should be acquainted with before you do it.
Data loss. If you choose to restore iTunes backup on the target iPhone, all the data and settings will be wiped off. Hence, if you have already set up your new iPhone, you’d better make a full iPhone backup before transferring call history to new iPhone with iTunes backup.
Unknown error. After all, iTunes is not a professional backup tool, you may meet kinds of iTunes problems on Windows PC or Mac to stop you from backing up or transferring data successfully.

If you are OK with what mentioned above, you can use steps as follows to duplicate call logs on iPhone.

Step 1. Download the latest version of iTunes and connect the source iPhone to computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner and click Back Up Now > Wait for the process to complete and disconnect it.

Backup Using Itunes

Step 3. Connect the target iPhone to computer > Click the device icon then click Restore Backup.

Restore Backup

3. How to transfer call history to new iPhone [Recommended]

If you are using different Apple IDs and want to make things simple, I’d like to recommend you a professional backup and transfer tool - AOMEI FoneBackup. If you intend to transfer call history to a new iPhone, it can be a sound way for you.

With a clear interface and simple design, AOMEI FoneBackup can enable you to backup your iOS devices and transfer files among them with no effort.

FoneBackup
Fast iPhone Data Transfer Software
  • Perfectly compatible from iPhone 4 to the latest one.
  • Transfer all iPhone data including call history to new iPhone in one click.
  • Or you can selectively transfer photos, videos, etc. between iPhones.
  • Dozens of GBs of data can be moved within minutes.
  • Safe USB connections keep all iPhone data from leakage.

Now you can learn how to share call logs on iPhone with AOMEI FoneBackup step by step.

👉️ Something you need to know before starting the procedure:
• All original data on the target iPhone will be overwritten. Therefore, if you have set up the iPhone, you can make a full backup and restore it later.
• The system version of the target iPhone cannot be lower than that of the source iPhone.
• You need to check whether your target iPhone has enough storage space to contain all the data of the source iPhone.

Step 1. Launch in AOMEI FoneBackup > Contact both your old iPhone and new iPhone to a computer > Tap Trust on the two iPhones.

Step 2. Click the Phone Transfer on the left window. Move mouse to iPhone to iPhone function. Click Get Started.

Iphone To Iphone Transfer

Step 3. The two iPhones will be listed. Enable Backup encryption, and you can make your private data encrypted.

Backup Encryption Not Enabled

⚠️Notes:
  • You will be asked to enter the password when you want to access the encrypted backup files.

  • If the password of the backup files is modified, the files can only be available with the new password. Similarly, if you delete the password, the backup files will not be encrypted.

Step 4. Click Start Transfer to begin the transfer. When the process is finished, the target iPhone will restart automatically, then you can check whether you have what you want.

Start Transfer

FAQs about iPhone call history syncing

1. How to stop sharing call history between two iPhones?

If you get annoyed with it one day, you can follow the steps on both of your iPhones to stop it. Open Settings > Tap [your name] > iCloud > Toggle off Contacts > Tap Keep on My iPhone > Scroll down to locate iCloud Drive and turn it off.

2. Why do I see my wife's call history on my iPhone?

Your iPhone has the setting for screening the call on other iPhones when they're nearby. If you've turned on this toggle on your iPhone, the calls will also be screened on the other iPhone on which the Apple ID is signed.

3.Why is my call history showing on another iPhone iOS 17/18?

Your call history is showing in another iPhone because you might have turned on the handoff feature, shared App ID with others, and synced iCloud, among others.

Conclusion

This passage has given you a clear idea about how to share call history between two iPhones on iOS 18/17/16. Expectantly, no matter you are using iCloud, iTunes, or AOMEI FoneBackup, you can transfer call history to a new iPhone successfully. If necessary, you can backup iPhone to protect your privacy. For any other queries or feedback, please free free to contact us.

Kathy
Kathy · Editor
Kathy is an editor of AOMEI FoneBackup, who is professionally trained and guided in mobile backup and data transfer, as well as skilled in solving iOS-related issues. She enjoys traveling, and finding relaxation in being close to nature. She is also enthusiastic about engaging in social activities and spends much of her free time with her friends.