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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
I have purchased Minecraft on my previous phone, however since getting my new phone when I have gone onto the AppStore to re-download the app it is saying that I need to re-purchase the app again. Hope you can help. Thank you.
I have purchased Minecraft on my previous phone, however since getting my new phone when I have gone onto the AppStore to re-download the app it is saying that I need to re-purchase the app again.
Use the same Apple ID to redownload the app.
Your Apple ID is the personal account you use with all Apple products and services. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in, as well as the contact, payment, and security details that you use with Apple.
You can’t merge multiple Apple ID accounts.
Click here for more support and assistance.
I have purchased Minecraft on my previous phone, however since getting my new phone when I have gone onto the AppStore to re-download the app it is saying that I need to re-purchase the app again.
Use the same Apple ID to redownload the app.
Your Apple ID is the personal account you use with all Apple products and services. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in, as well as the contact, payment, and security details that you use with Apple.
You can’t merge multiple Apple ID accounts.
Click here for more support and assistance.
Previously purchased app that I can’t re-download without purchasing again
