I just updated my 2015 MacBook Air 13 inch to Mac OS Catalina. Ever since then, when I went to system preferences, then Apple ID, update Apple ID settings popped up. I updated my Apple ID settings numerous times and it’s still popping up. Is there a way to fix this so it doesn’t pop up again? Thanks!!
MacBook Air
It is a pain to do but I took the following steps to finally resolve the issue:
This seems to have fixed my issue
It is a pain to do but I took the following steps to finally resolve the issue:
This seems to have fixed my issue
Had the same issue. Not sure the issue is a corrupt keychain, as much as it is a "not yet connected" keychain.
Here's how I solved it:
That last step prompted me to enter my iPhone (yes iPhone) pass code. Did that, all is well. That's what makes me think it was an issue verifying/connecting all the keychains.
After entering my AppleID about 5 times, the message did go away. I followed the last steps of going to the Apple ID settings and going to. the Overview page. I didn't do anything else. Now, I don't know if this reset it or if my multiple attempts at entering the information finally took.
I find it crazy to imagine that this wasn't found during beta releases - seems like I should join the beta program if they are missing obvious things like this.
I had the same problem. It’s a problem with a corrupt keychain. I sync keychain via iCloud, so I moved the contents of the keychain folder to a new folder, then rebooted and I was able to successfully log back into iCloud.
Same issue on 2018 MacBook Pro 13". Multiple prompts, multiple password entries, and a reboot, all without effect. Interestingly, I don't see any "account services" that aren't working (the only one I haven't checked yet is Photos.)
Nice suggestion! I opened the finder, selected "home," and then navigated to /Library/Keychains/. Within that directory is another directory named with a unique key. I changed the name of that directory by appending "_save". Reboot. Problem solved! Thanks for that tip.
Had this issue and perpetual "New iCloud Terms and Conditions" warning since updating to Catalina!
Re-enabling iCloud Keychain fixed the "Update Apple ID Settings"
Still not been able to get rid of the perennial T&Cs error though despite how many times I accept!
I had this same issue,. I attempted to move the keychain to a different folder but the the system keeps prompting me anyway for my iCloud ID and Password. I have tried all the suggestions of turning keychain on after logging on and also deleting folder contents. No success
To change these preferences, choose Apple menu 
> System Preferences, click Apple ID, then select Overview in the sidebar.
Open Apple ID preferences for me
Option
Description
Update Apple ID Settings
You see this button if your Apple ID settings need to be updated to allow use of new services or verify authorised access.
About Apple ID & Privacy
This button provides information about the Apple privacy policy used to protect your information and choose what you share.
Click on continue , enter your Apple ID and password , click on next the error will go away .
Glenn Gibson wrote:
1. It is a pain to do but I took the following steps to finally resolve the issue:
Go to System Preferences --> iCloud
2. Logout of iCloud
3. Reboot system.
4. Login back into iCloud.
This seems to have fixed my issue
Worked a treat. Thank you, Glenn.
This is the easier way to fix it since Keychain is the only issue. The directory has an icon and has four letters then “ .Keychain”. I changed mine to Keychain.Old rebooted and now everything works. The renamed corrupted file gets recreated when you reboot. I assume the old file can now be deleted but I haven’t just yet.
This worked for me!!! Incredibly frustrating at first - felt like my Windows update days. lol. Anyway, if it asks for your iPhone code, then it resolved the issue as Davemark indicated. Never got to that step in previous failed attempts.
Perhaps you aren't understanding what they are saying. They (we) are doing what you say, but it keeps coming back to the alert to update the iCloud ID. In effect it is not letting us complete the steps you just outlined.
Not at all, the error will NOT go away. As many users I am really wondering what all the Beta testing is about.
It's really a paine and shame, that such QS testing does not exist any more @Apple.
Do your homework and google for "catalina update apple id settings"...
THANK YOU! This resolved the problem for me. At least so far, so good. Cheers!
hukuzatuna wrote:
Nice suggestion! I opened the finder, selected "home," and then navigated to /Library/Keychains/. Within that directory is another directory named with a unique key. I changed the name of that directory by appending "_save". Reboot. Problem solved! Thanks for that tip.
Mac keeps saying update Apple ID settings
