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Boobz- Author

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Why do another apple id pop up when I try to download a app

How can I update my apps

iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 3, 2023 8:08 PM

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Dah•veed

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65,389 points

Posted on Jun 3, 2023 11:16 PM

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

An 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.

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