Reinstalling apps under new Apple ID

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Reinstalling apps under new Apple ID

I used to be under my mom’s Apple ID and iTunes account when I was younger. I never bothered to change it until now, and I have a lot of apps on my phone. Some that don’t exist anymore either. Eventually I want to upgrade my phone and now, since I’m an adult, I want to use my own iCloud and Apple ID to do so. Is there a simple way to keep all the apps on my phone or will I have to delete and reinstall every single app?

I have also noticed, since signing into my iCloud and taking hers off, a few of my apps don’t work properly - if at all. Some apps I already deleted and reinstalled for that purpose. Any tips on how to delete and reinstall every app at once or at the very least merge them to be also under my iCloud?

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 2, 2024 10:39 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 11, 2024 10:10 AM in response to SuperDope

SuperDope wrote:

shoot, anyway to make it an easier process?

You need to go to the App Store, find the app you want, and purchase/download whatever apps you want under your Apple ID.

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AlWeir

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Sep 3, 2024 3:43 PM in response to SuperDope

I don't believe you can use any of the apps you used while on your mothers Apple ID. You are going to have to remove them and reinstall them since the apps are tide to your mother account. Apps come and go on the app store and if the developer has decided not to update them then they are pretty much useless.

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Answer 3

Sep 3, 2024 5:28 PM in response to SuperDope

Any apps that are on the phone right now should still work (though you say some do not which is puzzling unless they are trying to access some service which requires logging in using the account information that downloaded them), even though you won't be able to update them with your ID. Nor will you be able to re-download them when you get a new iPhone if they are no longer in the App Store. They won't transfer from device to device (yes, they could 8+ years ago, but no more).

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Answer 4

Sep 3, 2024 3:46 PM in response to SuperDope

AlWeir is correct. You will need to delete the apps on your iPhone that are still tied to your mother's account. Any apps that are no longer available in the App Store are gone. You can't get them back.

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Answer 5

Sep 11, 2024 9:24 AM in response to SuperDope

You will need to re-download the apps using your new Apple ID if you want to own them.

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SuperDope Author

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Sep 11, 2024 9:22 AM in response to AlWeir

So I can use the apps, they all function fine except for a few. Just when I go to the App Store it says I don’t own that app for some reason. Also my main concern is transferring them to a new phone. Unless that’s what you mean? Sorry I’m neurodivergent so it’s hard for me to understand what you mean exactly.

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SuperDope Author

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Sep 11, 2024 9:18 AM in response to Limnos

So I work in a phone store and we still have the old school way (device wizard) would that be what you’re referring to? I’m looking to get the new iPhone soon so that’s why I ask

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SuperDope Author

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Sep 11, 2024 9:34 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

shoot, anyway to make it an easier process?

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