Why is my new iPhone asking for a different Apple ID?
A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can’t be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired.
Why does the wrong Apple ID come up?
How do I change the Apple ID associated with my iPhone?
Change your Apple ID
- Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
- In the Account section, choose Edit.
- Choose Change Apple ID.
- Enter the email address that you want to use.
- Choose Continue.
- If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code.
What to do if you have different Apple ID?
Unfortunately, if you have an app “purchased” by a different Apple ID, you’re sort of out of luck. That means the only way to fix the issue is to delete the apps that were purchased by that other account. From there, you can re-download and install them with your own Apple ID.
Why is my iPhone asking for the wrong Apple ID and password?
Your iPhone will ask for the wrong Apple ID and password when there are apps, songs, movies, TV shows, or books that were purchased with someone else’s Apple ID. Your iPhone is asking for their Apple ID and password as part of the Apple authorization process.
Why are some apps still associated with my Apple ID?
Those apps, even free ones, are still associated with the original Apple ID. You can also run into this problem if you’re using iTunes or Finder associated with one Apple ID to back up and restore a device that’s logged into another Apple ID account.
How can I remove the wrong Apple ID from my iPhone?
However, iMyFone LockWiper can help you remove the wrong Apple ID from your device without any passcode or password. It can do fix “wrong Apple ID on iPhone or iPad” issue even when Find My iPhone is enabled on the device. Fully remove the wrong email address from Apple ID or App Store without password, leaving no traces of the previous account