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The apps on my new MacBook Pro won't update because it says that I purchased them with a different Apple ID, but I've used the always used the same ID. How do I fix this?
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15
If the applications that need updating are Apple applications that came with the computer, try going to the App Store Purchases tab or click on your profile and then go to Purchases to see if there is an option to accept the applications with your Apple ID. If that doesn't work, you can delete the applications and download them with your Apple ID. The applications are free. You may have to sign out of the App Store, restart the computer, and sign back in to download new copies.
If the applications that need updating are Apple applications that came with the computer, try going to the App Store Purchases tab or click on your profile and then go to Purchases to see if there is an option to accept the applications with your Apple ID. If that doesn't work, you can delete the applications and download them with your Apple ID. The applications are free. You may have to sign out of the App Store, restart the computer, and sign back in to download new copies.
User password or Apple ID password?
User
User Password Reset – Apple ID.
Apple ID
If you know the password.
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.
If you forgot the password.
Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.
The process Eric Root describes is called "Adoption".
I had to do that a few months ago with my new Mac mini.
I don't remember exactly where, within the App Store, I saw it, but, first, I had to "force" the App Store to let me login (the Store menu -> View My Account).
I don't recall whether it was under my account, or if I went under Update, but I was given a message to the effect that three application needed to be adopted, before they could be updated.
It's even possible that I had to visit the application pages, where the "Get" button was shown as "Adopt", or some such.
Please get back with us if you continue to have trouble finding out how to Adopt those apps.
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The apps on my new MacBook Pro won't update because it says that I purchased them with a different Apple ID. How do I fix this issue?
