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delete wrong apple ID from the appstore login

when I try to update my apps on the ipad the box that pops up has the wrong apple ID in it and I can not change it no matter what I do. I have re set the info in the settings and when viewed there the info is correct. When I get into the app store I still get the wrong ID no matter what I do... anyone have any suggestions

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Posted on May 25, 2011 6:10 AM

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Nov 11, 2016 9:52 AM in response to differenttake

Having two IDs for the iTunes & App Store is simple, and regardless of what ID you have signed into iCloud, you should have the ID that has the majority (if not all) of your purchases signed into iTunes.


I have two IDs as well. My original ID and my @me.com ID. I have made purchases on both. I sign into iTunes with my @me.com Apple account, and when apps that need to be updated that were purchased with my old Apple ID are trying to update, I get a prompt asking me to type in the password to that Apple ID. I also get prompts to type in the password for my husband's Apple ID as I have some apps that he purchased on my device.


So, if you can specifically explain what the issue is, maybe we can find a solution for you. Which ID are you signed into iTunes with? Are you signed into iTunes on both the i-Device and the comptuer with the same ID? If not, why not? What is the particular roadblock you are running into? Provide a clear complete example of the issue.


Cheers,


GB

Nov 18, 2016 7:10 AM in response to annfrombath

About a year ago I changed my Apple ID. Last night I did a iPhone restore from backup to try and fix a Apple Mail App issue (did not fix it). Now I am frequently asked to enter the password for my old Apple ID. Since I had the same PW I entered it and it responds with Apple ID not found..


Any ideas on what to do next?


Thanks

Dec 2, 2016 11:47 AM in response to annfrombath

I too have this issue, I've read all the responses here and none of them actually include a fix. Kind of ridiculous. I've tried every variation of signing out, deleting accounts, connecting to iTunes, and resetting passwords, nothing works. Ultimately I simply had delete every app that was associated with the other login and reinstall. Really, really, weak performance from iOS on this issue.

Dec 2, 2016 8:44 PM in response to CypherOne

What are you referring to? Do you mean you had Apps that were asking for a different Apple Account ID than your current one because they were purchased using that other account? If so, the answer has been repeated several times - they are owned by that other Account. You will always have to supply the password to the ID on that other account unless you delete them and then re-purchase or re-download them with your current Apple ID. There is no "fix". There is no problem. It is how it works. Separate Apple account - separate owner from the iTunes perspective (and Apple's).


If you mean something else, can you please explain?


Cheers,


GB

delete wrong apple ID from the appstore login

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