Why does my App Store account prompt for a different Apple ID password for updates?

Hello, I have a problem with the fact:

when I want to update programs I’m asked

for a password of another Apple ID,

although my account is mine, tell me please

how to deal with this

Thank you


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 10:11 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2024 10:39 AM

Because those apps were downloaded with a different Apple ID. You will need to delete the app and download it with your Apple ID. If the app was purchased with a different Apple ID, you will need to purchase it with yours. Apps are linked with the Apple ID that downloaded it. You will also lose any data that was stored with the app when you delete it.

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Aug 5, 2024 10:39 AM in response to Shainanet

Because those apps were downloaded with a different Apple ID. You will need to delete the app and download it with your Apple ID. If the app was purchased with a different Apple ID, you will need to purchase it with yours. Apps are linked with the Apple ID that downloaded it. You will also lose any data that was stored with the app when you delete it.

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