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App Store-iPad

So, recently I got a 9th generation iPad for Christmas. When I first got it, I had used a different iCloud, but i had to change the iCloud on the iPad to a different one recently. When I did that, everything worked fine but when I go to update an app or download one, it tries to have me put the password in for the old iCloud I had on the iPad and not the new one. When I press cancel nothing happens, but if I put the password in for that iCloud it tells me to go to settings to fully set up iPad with that iCloud. I don’t want to use that iCloud for this iPad anymore. I even restarted the iPad, logged out of the iCloud on my settings and in the App Store. I also restarted the app and tried to login with the new iCloud. It tells me I’m logged into the new iCloud but if I press account on the App Store and press update all apps it still tried to get me to do it through the old iCloud that I’m no longer using for this device. I’ve searched up videos on what to do. Nothing the videos suggest work so this is my last resort I hope someone can help.

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Posted on Feb 16, 2023 7:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2023 1:42 AM

An app is forever tied to the Apple ID that acquired it -

An iOS App Store app is forever tied to the Apple ID used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple ID is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple ID that can redownload or update the app. If you cannot reclaim the old Apple ID, you will need to reacquire the app with your new Apple ID. That means repurchasing paid apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.2.1; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.3.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.3.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.3.2; HomePods, audioOS 16.3.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Feb 17, 2023 1:42 AM in response to RonNayshaC

An app is forever tied to the Apple ID that acquired it -

An iOS App Store app is forever tied to the Apple ID used to acquire it (paid or free). The Apple ID is encoded into the licensed copy that is downloaded. It is in the copy's DNA. That is the only Apple ID that can redownload or update the app. If you cannot reclaim the old Apple ID, you will need to reacquire the app with your new Apple ID. That means repurchasing paid apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.2.1; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.3.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.3.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.3.2; HomePods, audioOS 16.3.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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