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I can’t update apps on my iPhone bc I was logged into another Apple ID when I originally got my phone. How can I fix it?

Why won’t it let me change my Apple ID so I can update apps.

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 8:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2020 8:35 PM

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  between the IDs to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

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Dec 27, 2020 8:35 PM in response to raegan181

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  between the IDs to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

I can’t update apps on my iPhone bc I was logged into another Apple ID when I originally got my phone. How can I fix it?

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