iPhone using another apple id instead of main one
iPhone using another apple id instead of main one when going thru updates. I need help as I can't get access to my phone
iPhone X, iOS 14
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iPhone using another apple id instead of main one when going thru updates. I need help as I can't get access to my phone
iPhone X, iOS 14
IOS updates or app updates? Are you seeing an Activation Lock?
If IOS updates, if this is a used device, the previous owner needs to log out of iCloud or go to https://www.icloud.com/find/ and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If they won't do that, the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.
Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support.
If you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID if provided the required paperwork.
Request additional support for unlocking your device
Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened). Call the store before going to make sure they can help.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.
or contact Apple ID Support.
Apple ID - Official Apple Support.
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support. (Link doesn’t always load)
Get Support https://getsupport.apple.com Work through the screens to get a chat option.
Apple Support schedule phone call
https://twitter.com/AppleSupport
If app updates, 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. After deleting the apps, it may be necessary to restart the device/computer before you can download the apps again. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID.
IOS updates or app updates? Are you seeing an Activation Lock?
If IOS updates, if this is a used device, the previous owner needs to log out of iCloud or go to https://www.icloud.com/find/ and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If they won't do that, the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.
Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support.
If you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID if provided the required paperwork.
Request additional support for unlocking your device
Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened). Call the store before going to make sure they can help.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.
or contact Apple ID Support.
Apple ID - Official Apple Support.
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support. (Link doesn’t always load)
Get Support https://getsupport.apple.com Work through the screens to get a chat option.
Apple Support schedule phone call
https://twitter.com/AppleSupport
If app updates, 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. After deleting the apps, it may be necessary to restart the device/computer before you can download the apps again. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID.
You are welcome. Check your purchases history.
You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.
Thanks. I was able to skip the step. The other ID is actually one I created for my doggy. Anyhow, in doing research it seems that if I purchased an app under that Apple ID; this is what causes the problem. How can I find out which app or apps I purchased using my doggy’s ID?
iPhone using another apple id instead of main one