If I create a new account and change the email, can I update the apps on the new account, or do I need to delete and reinstall them? Please help, because when I try to update, it asks for the password of the old account.
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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18
An app is forever tied to the Apple Account that acquired it -
An App Store app is forever tied to the Apple Account used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple Account is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple Account that can redownload or update the app.
The situation you describe can happen if there are apps (or media purchases) on the device that were installed (or downloaded) under a different Apple Account, and they need updating or redownloading. This can sometimes happen if you "change" the email address for your Account improperly and you instead create a brand new Apple Account. The best way to resolve this is to delete the item(s) requesting the update, and then download it again using the Apple Account signed in with the device. You may have to repurchase the item with your new Apple Account.
Changing the email address you use for your Apple Account -
Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support
And after you change it -
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.0.1; Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.0.1; iPhone 16, iOS 18.0.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.0.1; HomePods, audioOS 18.0.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
An app is forever tied to the Apple Account that acquired it -
An App Store app is forever tied to the Apple Account used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple Account is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple Account that can redownload or update the app.
The situation you describe can happen if there are apps (or media purchases) on the device that were installed (or downloaded) under a different Apple Account, and they need updating or redownloading. This can sometimes happen if you "change" the email address for your Account improperly and you instead create a brand new Apple Account. The best way to resolve this is to delete the item(s) requesting the update, and then download it again using the Apple Account signed in with the device. You may have to repurchase the item with your new Apple Account.
Changing the email address you use for your Apple Account -
Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support
And after you change it -
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.0.1; Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.0.1; iPhone 16, iOS 18.0.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.0.1; HomePods, audioOS 18.0.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
Updating apps on a new account after email change
