How to change Apple ID on iPhone

I had to change my email address and I've also changed it in iTunes, however now I can't log into iTunes to purchase apps from my iPhone. It still shows my old Apple ID and I can't figure out how to change it. I've synced my phone with computer but doesn't help.

Posted on Jun 25, 2011 8:15 PM

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Oct 23, 2012 9:27 AM in response to linda mfromsouth bend

Struggled with the same issue for over a week, but the solution was simple when updating or purchasing on Itunes:


First reset the password on the newer ID. Then reset the password on the old ID. I made the passwords the same. That way whether I've purchased items with the old or new username, I can enter the same password and my problems is finally solved.


If you don't know how to reset your password, once you enter your password incorrectly a few times, it'll ask you if you want to reset either by e-mail verification or answering security questions. You can pick either and reset.


My mistake in the first place was that I kept changing the new ID but it wasn't giving me access to items purchased on old ID

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