bought a used iphone 5s and can’t update apps. it shows previouse owners apple id i am signed in with my id

How do I get the previous owners Apple ID off of my phone so I can update my apps with my I’d? I am signed in but it asks for password for old Apple ID.

iPhone 5s

Posted on Aug 12, 2019 2:40 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2019 2:43 PM

You need to delete and redownload those applications. You should also tell the previous owner to remove it from Find My iPhone if they haven't already, and then restore it.


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