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app updates when Apple ID changes

Previously my mother’s email was the one associated with my phone, and the Apple ID along with it. Now, after it changed, whenever an app I got during that time needs an update it needs her email password.

I am wary to do this, as last time something like this was done it linked our phones (Texts, images, etc.) which was not fun and was a hard fix.

I’d like to know how to get these apps off her ID onto mine so I can finally update them and use them again.

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 8:37 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2023 8:39 AM

If you had updated the existing Apple ID with your email address, there wouldn't have been any problem. However, if appears that you are now using a completely different Apple ID than the ones the apps were purchased under. You need to delete the apps from your device and re-download them from the App Store under your current Apple ID.

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Jun 14, 2023 8:39 AM in response to Constant_struggling

If you had updated the existing Apple ID with your email address, there wouldn't have been any problem. However, if appears that you are now using a completely different Apple ID than the ones the apps were purchased under. You need to delete the apps from your device and re-download them from the App Store under your current Apple ID.

app updates when Apple ID changes

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