delete wrong apple ID from the appstore login

What if its the OS?

Reubenatrix wrote:

What if its the OS?

What?

I think Reubenatrix was referring to the problem of what if it is a problem with OS updates, not iPhone/iPad apps. That's the problem I have.Somehow since I got this new Mac 2 years ago I accidentally got a 2nd apple id going, and some apps update with that one, others with my primary apple id.

No way to change it, so my workaround for now is I just attempt updates with each login until one works. Pretty annoying, but it's keeping me updated.

The solution does not change. You need to delete the application, remove it from your purchase list, and re-purchase using the new ID. There may be some migration pains but eventually it will iron itself out, of course if you purchase A LOT of apps through the app store this could be a big waist of money too, in which case you'll just need to grin and bare it.

In other words, If you purchase the app again with the new ID, it will use it to download (not requiring the credentials from the old ID).

hi Shashaness - Thanks! I hadn't transferred that solution that over to OSx in my brain very well....

but, I am unsure as to whether I can re-download Apple programs like iPhoto and Pages, those are the main ones in question for me.... Not positive that I care as I don't use most of those Apple apps much, but there may be one or two exceptions....

Thank you... I had to understand that the old Email was still attached to the App(s) account...It's still me... I just changed my Email...it still seems that if I change My Email...The app store still knows it's me. what a pain...The biggest problem was trying to remember my old password... and even sillier...my security question answers... but I figured it out... so now?...I have a iPhone 6-plus, lots of Apps ...half of which are associated with an email...I let go of 5 years ago! So silly...Apple Needs to fix that. BUT...the Good News... your link...to change the password...finally worked! So a big thank you for taking time to post and share here... it helps a lot of "non"-computer people who love trying to be computer people... lol... I love Technology... but I need it spoon fed...

Thanks,

Dave

Colorado

Just perfect. also got rid of any sharing family links.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😁

hi i have this question too did you find to how fix it?? pleas say to me thanks

The id that shows in the Update tab for an app will be the id that downloaded the app (either directly on your iPad or on the computer's iTunes that it was synced from) - all apps are tied to the account that downloaded them, only that account can download updates to those apps.

You don't have to literally sign into the iTunes & App Store to update apps purchased by a second Apple ID. All you have to do is type in the password for that ID when asked. I have two Apple IDs and some apps purchased with both, in addition to some apps that were purchased under my husband's Apple ID. When one of those apps needs updating on my device, I put in the password for the ID that is requesting the password.

To make it as seamless as possible, I use the same password on both of my Apple IDs. That way, when it asks for a password, it is not relevant which ID is asking for it.

Best of luck,

GB

I have the same problem! I can not seem to fix it with logging out and in again..

What do you mean? If you log out, then why wouldn't you log the correct one in at that point?

GB

Thank you, I had the same problem and your suggestion fixed it.

Regards,

John

I had the same problem today... But it's been fixed with a simple trick .... (We need to delete the particular App and do this)

First Log Off from your Apple Account Settings->iTunes & App Store then Open App Store (Note: make sure of Fresh opening of App Store, i mean quit and re-open the App Store if it is already been opened and active before you signed off to your Apple ID) ....

Now Search for the particular App to Get and try downloading it. Now it will ask to Sign In to your Apple ID, enter your login credentials and you are good to go 🙂🙂🙂🙂