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Apple ID passowrd - updating app

The apple ID password required to update an app isn't my apple ID. what can I do?

The AppStore is on my acount but somehow the specific app is on another account, and now I can't update and use the app because it requires a password of the first owner Apple ID's (probably the first download of the app was on his behalf.

iPhone 6s, iOS 11

Posted on Jan 27, 2020 4:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2020 5:56 AM

Delete the app and download the app using your Apple ID. You may need to restart the device after deleting the app to 'reset' the App Store.

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Apple ID passowrd - updating app

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