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Why I keep seein the old Apple ID to make updates.

Why I keep seein the old Apple ID when app need updates?

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 6:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2019 6:19 AM

Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID. 


Purchase History Review


Or you can try to set up Family Sharing to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up

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Nov 12, 2019 6:19 AM in response to lrenta16

Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID. 


Purchase History Review


Or you can try to set up Family Sharing to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up

Why I keep seein the old Apple ID to make updates.

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