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Old email accout

Some of my apps are linked to an old email account I no longer have access to. How can I change these apps over to my new email?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 13, 2021 12:32 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2021 12:52 PM

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. 


Purchase History Review.   

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Jun 13, 2021 12:52 PM in response to For pete's sake

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. 


Purchase History Review.   

Old email accout

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