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My older apps must be under a different apple id. cant use.

My older apps must be under a different apple id. cant use. How can i merge them?


iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 2, 2022 8:04 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2022 1:17 PM

You can't merge purchases between 2 Apple ID. You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.


Family Sharing.   *


ASC YouTube for Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up.  *


Family Sharing - Set up on iPhone.  -


If you can't use the different Apple ID, 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 2, 2022 1:17 PM in response to boylerchins

You can't merge purchases between 2 Apple ID. You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.


Family Sharing.   *


ASC YouTube for Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up.  *


Family Sharing - Set up on iPhone.  -


If you can't use the different Apple ID, 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.  *

My older apps must be under a different apple id. cant use.

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