Cannot update apps due to old, deleted Apple ID on iPhone

I cannot absolutely update any of my apps like any at all. Because it keeps popping up my old Apple ID to type in the password and that Apple ID has been long deleted and I don’t even remember the password. I try signing out my Apple ID account in the settings and also signing out the App Store nothing is working this has been happening for a whole year. Ugh

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Original Title: Apple ID AppStore

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 7:36 AM

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Carol B.

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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 7:42 AM

Once an app is downloaded, it is locked to that Apple Account. Since that Apple account is no longer in use, you will have to delete the apps then download them using your new Apple Account. Once you do that, you will be able to update them when needed.

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