Why would my phone be asking for my wife’s Apple ID password

Call of my phone be asking for my wife’s Apple ID sign in

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 4:30 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2023 7:04 PM


Hello Bigg0227,


There are a few reasons that your phone would be asking for another Apple ID.


The most likely is an app or purchase was downloaded using her Apple ID. You will need her Apple ID to update it.


Another possibility is that she signed in to it, either because she previously owned it or whatever. Then, she didn't fully erase it before giving it to you.


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Check the alert, and if you can't figure it out, please let us know the exact alert in full, or reach out to Apple Support: Contact Apple Support


Thanks.




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Mar 26, 2023 7:04 PM in response to Bigg0227


Hello Bigg0227,


There are a few reasons that your phone would be asking for another Apple ID.


The most likely is an app or purchase was downloaded using her Apple ID. You will need her Apple ID to update it.


Another possibility is that she signed in to it, either because she previously owned it or whatever. Then, she didn't fully erase it before giving it to you.


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Check the alert, and if you can't figure it out, please let us know the exact alert in full, or reach out to Apple Support: Contact Apple Support


Thanks.




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