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Unknown Apple ID as Apple ID for App Store

I want to update an app. But I can't because an unknown Apple ID is set up and I can't change it (it's written in grey). It asks me only the password. What should I do or how can I change this ID into mine?

MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 27, 2018 12:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2018 12:41 PM

A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired.

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Unknown Apple ID as Apple ID for App Store

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