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App Store keeps defaulting to a different Apple ID than I’m signed in

App Store keeps defaulting to a different Apple ID than I’m signed in and using with this phone. Cannot update anything because it says writing password… but it’s not


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iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 20, 2022 5:48 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 5:43 PM

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.  *

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Nov 20, 2022 5:43 PM in response to Jessicatancini7

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.  *

App Store keeps defaulting to a different Apple ID than I’m signed in

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