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How do I know which Apple ID I used to purchase an app?
Go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to authenticate your Apple ID. If you use Family Sharing, you’ll see in your purchase history what you bought using your Apple ID, but you won’t see what other family members bought.
How can I tell which Apple ID is downloading an app on my iPhone?
There is no way to look up what Apple ID it was purchased with so unless you already know that and can punch in that password for it every time it needs updated then you’re going to have to remove it and install it with the new Apple ID that you have. Open the app in iTunes on your computer.
How do I change my app purchases with a different Apple 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.
Why are some of my apps with a different Apple ID?
The Apple ID stored inside an application is independent of the one signed into the iTunes Store or elsewhere on the device. All apps are permanently tied to the Apple ID used to download/purchase them. if you want the app to stop asking for a different Apple ID-delete the app and download/buy it under your Apple ID.
Do apps see Apple ID?
No, apps can’t see your Apple ID unless you allow it. Pro Tip: use a unique email address for your Apple ID, that you use for no other purpose.
Why does it say my app was purchased with a different Apple ID?
How can I tell when an app was downloaded on my iPhone?
In the older software, there is no way of finding out exactly when an app was purchased, but in the latest software, you can go to the App Store and select Updates, then click on the top right to go to Purchased and see if the app was purchased (paid or free) and the date of install.
Why is there a different Apple ID on my iPhone?
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 do I change the Apple ID on a downloaded app?
How do I change my Apple ID to restore apps?
Restore your device from an iCloud backup
- Turn on your device.
- Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
- Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
- Choose a backup.
- When asked, sign in with your Apple ID to restore your apps and purchases.
Can I see all the apps I’ve ever downloaded on my iPhone?
You can see all the apps you’ve ever downloaded on your iPhone right in your phone’s App Store. However, your App Store will only keep track of the apps you’ve downloaded with the Apple ID you’re currently logged into. This means you’ll also see apps you downloaded on other iPhones with the same Apple ID.
How do I view my download history on my iPhone?
How to View Your App Download History. You can find information about your free and paid apps on your iPhone in one of two ways. Use the App Store App. To find a list showing your purchased apps, go directly into the App Store app on your iOS device. From the Home screen, tap the App Store app icon. Tap the Updates tab at the bottom of the screen.
How do I delete apps purchased using old Apple ID?
I want to delete the apps that were purchased using old ID and purchase again using my current Apple ID Use iTunes on your computer. Find the app in your library. Right-click (if a Windows machine, control-click if a Mac) the app file name and choose the “File” tab. That should show the “Purchased by” information. Repeat for each app in question.
How do I find out who purchased an app on iPhone?
Find the app in your library. Right-click (if a Windows machine, control-click if a Mac) the app file name and choose the “File” tab. That should show the “Purchased by” information. Repeat for each app in question. Then delete the wrongly purchased apps in your library and sync the iPhone.