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my old apple id is an old email that no longer exists but i have apps that i cant get in to with my new apple id what can i do


Posted on Apr 27, 2020 3:34 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2020 9:51 AM

See What to do after you change your Apple ID or password  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071


But, note that your problem may be occurring because your apps were acquired using the problem Apple ID. You could delete the apps acquired using that ID and purchase (if necessary)/download them using the new ID

 


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Apr 28, 2020 9:51 AM in response to tkkaufman

See What to do after you change your Apple ID or password  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071


But, note that your problem may be occurring because your apps were acquired using the problem Apple ID. You could delete the apps acquired using that ID and purchase (if necessary)/download them using the new ID

 


Apr 27, 2020 5:32 PM in response to tkkaufman

You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.       


You can do a name change to the old ID.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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