how can I change Apple ID to update Applications when it prefills with prior user Apple ID

how can I change Apple ID to update Applications when it prefills with prior user Apple ID

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Posted on Nov 24, 2019 7:17 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2019 8:34 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 24, 2019 8:34 AM in response to Jackman1782

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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