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How can I update my apps without the apple id

How can I update my apps without the apple id

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 9:28 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2022 10:34 PM

You can't. The apps are tied to the Apple ID that downloaded them.


If you can't recover the Apple ID, you will have to delete the apps and buy them again.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Sep 22, 2022 10:34 PM in response to Babymomma_48

You can't. The apps are tied to the Apple ID that downloaded them.


If you can't recover the Apple ID, you will have to delete the apps and buy them again.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

How can I update my apps without the apple id

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