Asking for password of old Apple id when updating apps

Hi, Im connected to Apple ID, im moving to profile section and then click on Update for one of the apps. Log in window pop up and ask password to different apple id (old one)

Although that it is connected to the new one


It ask for password of the old apple id only when updating, not when downloading.



Posted on Oct 28, 2023 9:35 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2023 5:34 PM

An app is forever tied to the Apple ID that acquired it -

An App Store app is forever tied to the Apple ID used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple ID is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple ID that can redownload or update the app. If you cannot reclaim the old Apple ID, you will need to reacquire the app with your new Apple ID. That means repurchasing paid apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.1; HomePods, audioOS 17.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Oct 29, 2023 5:34 PM in response to HodayaAbutbul

An app is forever tied to the Apple ID that acquired it -

An App Store app is forever tied to the Apple ID used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple ID is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple ID that can redownload or update the app. If you cannot reclaim the old Apple ID, you will need to reacquire the app with your new Apple ID. That means repurchasing paid apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.1; HomePods, audioOS 17.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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