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How do I update apps purchased with different ID?
Answer: A: If those apps were originally purchased with that other AppleID, then you cannot update them with your AppleID. You will need to delete them and purchase them with your own AppleID. Purchases are forever tied to the AppleID used at the time of original purchase and download.
How can I update my apps without Apple ID?
Updating macOS apps without an Apple ID
- Launch the macOS “App Store” from Applications, Launchpad or from the Dock:
- Once the App Store is running, you can see the apps that need updating by clicking “Updates” on the left-hand column:
- The page will then update with a listing of apps that need updating.
Can you update Imovie without Apple ID?
What to do? Fortunately, you don’t need an Apple ID to update macOS software. Canceling the prompt still allows you to update Apple components.
Why does my old Apple ID keep showing up?
Question: Q: my old apple id keeps popping up You will need to completely sign out of the old Apple ID. Sign in with the new Apple ID. Remember, any app you pull up that was originally loaded under the old Apple ID will cause the old Apple ID to appear. Best to get rid of those and re-download the apps.
Why is a different Apple ID coming up?
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.
How can I update apps purchased under a different Apple ID?
A few days ago I decided to change that old apple id of hers on my phone to a new one under my name and email add and I managed to do this through appleid.apple.com. It changed successfully and I got to keep all the apps that I had on my phone with my new apple id.
Is there a way to manually update apps on my iPhone?
On your iPhone and iPad, apps that you download from the App Store are automatically updated by default. But if there’s an issue, you can update an app manually.
Why are some of My Apps on my iPhone not updating?
Anyhoo, this is getting annoying. This is due to someone downloading certain apps under a different Apple account. The way to resolve this is to identify, using the list of apps in the update area you are seeing, which apps are yours and which apps were originally downloaded using the other account ID.
What do I do if I cant update an app on my Mac?
Find the app that you can’t update in the Applications folder. Delete it. Empty your Trash. Open the Mac App Store. Make sure you’re signed in to your primary Apple ID, or the Apple ID you’ll be using on this particular Mac. If you’re not, sign in with your email address and password. Find and re-download the app that caused the update error.