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If I change my Apple ID ‘s email address , will I lose the ability to update apps purchased before the change?

If I change my Apple ID ‘s email address , will I lose the ability to update apps purchased before the change?

Will I run into any other troubles?

Thanks!

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 7:46 PM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 7:48 PM

You can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  *  I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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Oct 17, 2022 7:48 PM in response to Roster3

You can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  *  I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

If I change my Apple ID ‘s email address , will I lose the ability to update apps purchased before the change?

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