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When trying to update an app I keep getting asked to enter password for wrong Apple ID how do I fix this?

Posted on Dec 3, 2018 10:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2018 10:51 AM

It means the app was originally purchased under this other Apple ID. If it isn't yours then it belongs to someone who owned the phone before you. You need to repurchase the app under your Apple ID. You cannot update an app tied to a different Apple ID.

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