App store claims I'm using incorrect apple ID on my I-Phone 13 IOS 17.4.1

All of a sudden, when I'm trying to update my apps, it informs me that the password for my Apple ID is incorrect. The email address shown is incorrect; I don't use that one for my Apple ID. When I look at my account, the correct email address is shown. How can use my correct email address to update my apps?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 19, 2024 12:23 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2024 9:34 AM

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.


You appear to have originally acquired this app with a different Apple ID. To get the latest version with your current Apple ID you will need to delete the app and download a new copy.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.4.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.4; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.4; HomePods, audioOS 17.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 20, 2024 9:34 AM in response to Geno6541

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.


You appear to have originally acquired this app with a different Apple ID. To get the latest version with your current Apple ID you will need to delete the app and download a new copy.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.4.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.4; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.4; HomePods, audioOS 17.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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App store claims I'm using incorrect apple ID on my I-Phone 13 IOS 17.4.1

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