Why is App Store asking for a different Apple ID?

Why is App Store asking for a different Apple ID?

If it’s asking for a different Apple ID to update an app or apps, then they have been purchased on the other Apple account. You can’t change the Apple ID that an app has been purchased with. Instead, delete the app from the device and purchase it again with the Apple ID that you want the app registered to.

How do I get my iPhone to stop asking for the wrong Apple ID?

The fix for when your device asks for a different Apple ID

1. Luckily, you can mitigate this problem by simply backing up to iCloud and then restoring from that backup.
2. Back up using iCloud.
3. Alternatively, you can use Finder or iTunes on your own computer.
4. As always, an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure.

How do I remove someone else’s Apple ID from the App Store?

Hold your finger down on the app, until it ‘jiggles’. Then, tap the ‘X’ in the corner of the App. You may get another prompt, asking you to confirm the deletion. You can’t remove someone else’s Apple ID.

Why is my phone asking for a different Apple ID password?

Your iPhone is asking for their Apple ID and password as part of the Apple authorization process. In other words, there are purchased items on your iPhone that are linked to that person’s Apple ID, and your iPhone won’t let you access them without permission from the person who originally purchased them.

How do I find out what apps are associated with my Apple ID?

Helpful answers

1. Go to your Mac.
2. Click More in the upper-left corner.
3. Choose Apps from the pop-up menu.
4. If and when prompted, sign-in with the Apple ID for which you want the Apps to be listed.
5. Under Quick Links on the right side of the App Store, click Purchased.

Why is the wrong Apple ID on my iPhone?

Wrong Apple ID popping up in the App Store The most common reason for this problem is when somebody else borrows your iPhone or iPad and enters their own Apple ID to install an app. Open the App Store app. Tap the circular avatar at the top right – this is likely to be the Apple ID owner’s face.

Why is my apple watch asking for someone else’s Apple ID?

because there is a different apple id on the phone now. It might be old DRM music or apps on iCloud prompting the phone or the watch because it’s new to ask for those users passwords who initially downloaded the music. Go to Settings/General & turn off Automatic App Install.

Can I use an iPhone without an Apple ID?

If you don’t want to use an Apple ID on your iPhone then you don’t have to. When you first set up your new iPhone – or any Apple device – you’ll be asked to create an Apple ID. This is a universal account that will work with iCloud for your backups, the App Store, and to share your data between devices.

How can I download app without Apple ID password 2021?

Here’s how you can do it:

1. On your iOS device, go to your Settings app.
2. Scroll down to the iTunes & App Store.
3. Go to Password Settings.
4. Under the Free Downloads section, turn off the Require Password.

How do I find out what my Apple ID password is?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID. Click Password & Security. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password, click “Forgot Apple ID or password” and follow the onscreen instructions.

Why don’t I See Password settings in the App Store?

If you don’t see Password Settings, you have turned on Face ID or Touch ID for App Store and iTunes Purchases. To change this, go back to Settings, tap “Face ID & Passcode” or “Touch ID & Passcode”, then turn off Face ID or Touch ID next to iTunes & App Store.

Why do I have to update my Apple ID every year?

Same for Settings->iCloud and any other services that use that Apple ID. If you created a completely new Apple ID instead of updating your existing one’s associated email address, then all your Apps are tied to the old account and will forever require that account to update. Which is why the store requests it.

How do I sign into the iTunes Store with an Apple ID?

Select Users and Accounts. Select [your name]’s Account. Under Require Password, choose the settings that you want for purchases and free downloads. From the Home screen, select Settings > iTunes Store > Sign In. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Why can’t I connect to the Mac App Store?

The first thing I would suggest is to sign out of the Mac App Store, and restart your computer. This will establish a new connection to the internet. Before clicking on the Mac App Store, visit the Apple ID page below and confirm that you are able to sign in with your Apple ID and password.