How to fix apps that are stuck at your old icloud

So I really like to play Roblox on my iPad. But unfortunately, it says that it’s signed into my new iCloud, but when I try to update the app says that I need to sign into my old iCloud how do I fix this?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Apr 25, 2024 6:42 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2024 12:01 AM

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 originally acquired an app with your old Apple ID, delete it and redownload it with your new Apple ID.


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 26, 2024 12:01 AM in response to nekayla20

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 originally acquired an app with your old Apple ID, delete it and redownload it with your new Apple ID.


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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