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If you change your Apple ID, do you keep all your apps and will they update as normal?

If you change your Apple ID, do you keep all your apps and will they update as normal? Is it really as simple as updating it on the appleid page?

Posted on Mar 3, 2021 6:41 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2021 8:55 AM

If you follow the steps in the article below, you retain access to all your data and previous purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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Mar 3, 2021 8:55 AM in response to Ginger Pips

If you follow the steps in the article below, you retain access to all your data and previous purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

If you change your Apple ID, do you keep all your apps and will they update as normal?

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