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Why wont my phone let me re-download old apps? Only new ones.

My phone won’t let me re-download apps that were deleted. Only new apps. It says there a billing problem when I try to re-download. But no message with the new apps.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on May 5, 2022 10:32 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2022 11:32 AM

It is possible the old apps were downloaded with another apple ID with a billing problem


Check if the issue persists if you delete one of the apps and re-download?


If you offload the app:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Then redownload it using the app store it might even keep the data, but be connected to your new apple ID.


Good luck!



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May 5, 2022 11:32 AM in response to Dabbz

It is possible the old apps were downloaded with another apple ID with a billing problem


Check if the issue persists if you delete one of the apps and re-download?


If you offload the app:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Then redownload it using the app store it might even keep the data, but be connected to your new apple ID.


Good luck!



Why wont my phone let me re-download old apps? Only new ones.

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