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How do I change my apple id on my iphone?

I've recently changed my apple id in iTunes, but I keep getting prompted to use my old apple id on my iPhone. How do I change my apple id on my iPhone?

iPhone 3G, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 25, 2012 6:31 AM

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Sep 25, 2012 6:34 AM in response to littlemoccasin

In the Store app, scroll to the bottom and log out, then back in.


Of course, if you created a wholly new AppleID (that is, did not merely change the primary email address of your existing AppleID), then you will not be able to update or re-download any of your old purchases with the new AppleID (you will need to use the old one to update those apps or redownload those past purchases).

Sep 25, 2012 7:46 AM in response to Michael Black

I don't know how many times I tried to change the password of my AppleID -- I still wasn't able to download or update my apps. Out of frustration, I created a new AppleID. So, now I have to re-download everything? Will I have to reset all my settings on the phone in order to change the AppleID that is prompted every time I try to sign in to the app store on the phone?

Sep 25, 2012 8:32 AM in response to littlemoccasin

Purchases are permanently tied to the AppleID you used to purchase them.


If you change your primary email address at https://appleid.apple.com/

then your account moves with it and then you could use the new login ID. But if you create a wholly new AppleID then you've created a new account as well and none of your current purchases are associated with it (nor can they be moved to it).


You can redownload everything with the new AppleID, but you will then be charged again for paid purchases.


Or, use the iTunes express lane support and try and get your old AppleID working properly


https://expresslane.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action


Use the iTunes -> iTunes Store -> Acocunt management links and make a request for some assistance.

Mar 12, 2014 7:01 PM in response to littlemoccasin

Any idea here ok so I bought an iPhone 4s and I had an iPod touch before this phone with another Apple ID soo I created a new one for the phone sort story I plugged my phone in my computer with my iTunes and it merged the apple IDs together so I have a problem in my App Store now I can download apps with my new current Apple ID and use the password everything g works but when it comes down to updating my apps it shows my other Apple ID and my password doesn't work any ideas ? Need help

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