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How to fix Apple ID issue for app update?

I cannot update app because it says wrong Apple ID


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 22, 2024 12:26 PM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2024 12:29 PM

The app was downloaded to your iPhone using a different Apple ID. That may have been the case when someone else was logged into your phone. You will need to delete the app and download it with your Apple ID. Otherwise it will require the credentials of the Apple ID that was used when it was downloaded. Note that this will also delete any data that belongs to the app.

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Aug 22, 2024 12:29 PM in response to kejuan28

The app was downloaded to your iPhone using a different Apple ID. That may have been the case when someone else was logged into your phone. You will need to delete the app and download it with your Apple ID. Otherwise it will require the credentials of the Apple ID that was used when it was downloaded. Note that this will also delete any data that belongs to the app.

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How to fix Apple ID issue for app update?

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