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I cannot update my apps because it says it not the write Apple ID

I cannot update my apps it saying my Apple ID is incorrect

Posted on Jul 14, 2022 2:05 PM

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Dah•veed

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Posted on Jul 14, 2022 9:30 PM

An app is forever tied to the Apple ID that acquired it -

A Mac App Store app is forever tied to the Apple ID used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple ID is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple ID that can redownload or update the app. If you cannot reclaim the old Apple ID, you will need to reacquire the app with your new Apple ID. That means repurchasing paid apps.

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