I made a new apple id because I couldnt access my other one. How do I use the same game center without knowing the old password?

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I made a new apple id because I couldnt access my other one. How do I use the same game center without knowing the old password?

My old apple id basically kicked me off of it (Password became incorrect and I couldnt change it back) so I made a new one. I had apps on the old one that used the gamecenter. This hasnt been a problem, but now it wants me to put in the password for my old account to use the apps. I do not want to lose all of my progress, so is there any way for me to bypass this, or just connect it to my new account? (Specifically, I am playing Clash of Clans. I open the app, then after a few moments the gamecenter pops up and asks for my old password to continue. I tried just connecting my device to my phone, but it also needed the password for that too)

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.2

Posted on Apr 24, 2014 6:33 PM

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Philly_Phan

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Apr 24, 2014 6:57 PM in response to Superman0099

ALL purchases are permanently associated with whatever Apple ID was used to originally obtain them. Apps can not be updated without knowledge of that ID and, more importantly, its password. Apple IDs can not be merged and purchases can not be transferred from one ID to another.

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Superman0099 Author

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Apr 24, 2014 6:59 PM in response to Philly_Phan

So I'm screwed?

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Philly_Phan

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Apr 24, 2014 7:00 PM in response to Superman0099

Yep.

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Superman0099 Author

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Apr 24, 2014 7:11 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Well this is awful. Do you know how to access and Apple ID without the original email or correct birthday (because apparently anyone can just change that)

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Philly_Phan

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Apr 24, 2014 7:13 PM in response to Superman0099

Superman0099 wrote:

...because apparently anyone can just change that...

No. The information can be changed only by those that know the password (which can be obtained only from you).

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Superman0099 Author

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Apr 24, 2014 7:16 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Well it seems I am completely screwed. Thanks anyways Phil

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Jun 29, 2016 9:32 PM in response to Superman0099

Acruelly, they did this on purpose, they want you to spend money to get apps back. They don't want to spend their time trying to fix it, im having the same problem and we are both screwed.

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Jun 29, 2016 9:39 PM in response to G reese47

Who would "they" be in this instance? It is very, very, simple to change your Apple ID on your Apple Account. So, if you set up a brand new Apple Account rather than just updating your Apple ID on your existing Apple Account, then "they" had nothing to do with that....

Do you want to explain your issue, or just share your conspiracy theories with us? This is a user to user technical support forum, so if you take the time to fully explain what your issue is, then we can try to help.

Cheers,

GB

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lllaass

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Jun 30, 2016 12:54 AM in response to G reese47

Reset the PW for your original account. Apple does provide means if the original email address is not active

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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