Unable to update apps after switching Apple IDs on iPhone

i downloaded apps using my brothers apple id but later logged his id out and logged in mine now i cant update any app with either ids.


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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 25, 2025 7:07 AM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2025 12:56 AM

You will need to delete the apps and then redownload them using your current Apple ID.


That may mean you will have to repurchase paid apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.5;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.5; iPhone 16, iOS 18.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.5 HomePods, audioOS 18.5

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