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Q: Cannot change log in when purchasing in app store on iPad Air

Okay so when I go into settings, I am logged in as myself in app store etc.  But when I go and update an app for instance in the app store, it comes up with my boyfriend's email address and wants his password and I don't know how to correct it.  Any ideas?

Posted on Aug 6, 2015 3:06 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Helpful

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Aug 6, 2015 5:10 AM in response to jolmbagpuss
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    Aug 6, 2015 5:10 AM in response to jolmbagpuss

    If those apps were downloaded by your boyfriend's account then only his account can download their updates - all apps (and any content from the store) are tied to the account that downloaded them. To be able to download updates to them on your account you will need to delete the apps from your iPad (which will delete their content) and buy/download on your account.

     

    If you think that they were downloaded by your account then try tapping on the id at the bottom of the Featured tab in the App Store app and log out and then log back in and see which account then shows for their updates.

  • by Briansyddall,

    Briansyddall Briansyddall Aug 6, 2015 5:54 AM in response to jolmbagpuss
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    Aug 6, 2015 5:54 AM in response to jolmbagpuss

    Hi

    If you are using the same Apple ID as your Boyfriend you need to

    Change one Apple ID are not made for sharing .

    Cheers

    Brian uk