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When I try to download apps it asks me to sign in to my old Apple ID with my old phone number which I haven’t used in years

I’m trying to set up my new phone and it connected to my Apple ID but when I try to download my apps it askes me to sign in to my old Apple ID with my old phone number which I haven’t used in years idk what to do




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iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 7:53 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 11:51 AM

Check the App Store and iTunes Store to see if there are any updates for apps/purchases. A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. 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. 


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Nov 15, 2022 11:51 AM in response to Helppleaseeeeeeeeeee

Check the App Store and iTunes Store to see if there are any updates for apps/purchases. A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. 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.  *

When I try to download apps it asks me to sign in to my old Apple ID with my old phone number which I haven’t used in years

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