Why are some of my apps linked to a different Apple ID?

All replies. 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 remove apps from another Apple ID?

How do I change the Apple ID for installed apps?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then choose Password & Security. Click Edit next to Apps Using Apple ID.

How do I unlink two Apple IDs?

Go to iCloud.com, and then, go to Find iPhone > All Devices. Browse the list of all your devices and click the one you want to unlink. Click on the Remove from Account button.

Why does my App Store have the wrong Apple ID?

Answer: A: Try signing out of the App Store/iTunes, restart, and then sign back in. Check the updates to see if the apps requiring an update are in your Purchases History. If they aren't in your Purchases History, you can delete the app, and download it using your Apple ID if desired.

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How do I remove the wrong Apple ID from my iPhone?

All replies. You have to go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, provide the password for the old ID when prompted to turn off Find My iPhone, then sign back in with the ID you wish to use.

How do I separate Apple ID accounts?

To migrate to a separate account she will have to go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, provide the password for the current account to turn off Find My iPhone when prompted (if she's running iOS 7), choose Keep on My iPhone (to keep a copy of the iCloud data on her phone), then sign back in with a different Apple ...

Why are my two iPhones linked?

It happens when you both use the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this you have two choices: On one of the phones go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different ID. Note: you can still share the same ID for purchasing in Settings>iTunes & App Stores; or.

How do I Unsync two iPhones from the same Apple ID?

To unsync iPhones with the same Apple ID, unlock your phone, go to your settings app, and select the Apple ID or iCloud account. What is this? Scroll down to the devices connected and tap on the info on the phone you want to remove and tap on the remove button to commence the process.

What happens to apps when you change Apple ID?

Apps are permanently tied to the Apple ID under which they were downloaded...they cannot be transfered to another Apple ID. The apps will remain, but you cannot update them with a different Apple ID. Nothing it will still be on your phone. YOu can create a new apple id if you like.

How do I unlink a game from an Apple ID?

Basically you have to go to settings, general, iPhone or iPad storage, wait for your apps to load then find the Game Center app you want to remove from there.

How do I find out what app is using another Apple ID on my iPhone?

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

How do I remove old Apple ID from iPhone when updating apps?

I figured it out on my own - what you need to do is open the App Store on your iPhone. When the 'Categories' page comes up, scroll all the way down and tap on 'Apple ID' at the bottom of the screen. Then tap on 'View Apple ID' and then 'Edit'. You can then delete the old ID and put your correct one in.

Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it's probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.

What happens if two iPhones have the same Apple ID?

Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations. You can share your Apple ID in two ways through Family sharing and the other method.

Can 2 iPhones share the same Apple ID?

Short answer is you can't have both. By sharing an Apple ID, you are the same person using 2 different devices. Your phones are behaving as designed. If you don't want to create a new Apple ID, what you can do on the phones will be limited.

How do I find out which Apple ID was used to purchase apps?

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.

Does removing a device from Apple ID delete everything?

Therefore, to install updates for Apps going forward, he may still require the password for your Apple ID. Changing Apple ID's has no affect on the content on the device. No need to remove the device from your Apple ID, how can i do that ?

Why can't I remove a device from my Apple ID?

If you can't click Remove (the button is dimmed), the device that you're trying to remove is connected to your Apple ID. Sign out of the iTunes Store on that device, then try again to remove it. Best regards. Signing out and signing back in helped for the one device that I can still access.

Can you merge two Apple IDs?

Can I Merge Two Apple IDs. Unfortunately, the answer is NO. Since Apple has released the iCloud service, it has never allowed users to merge two Apple IDs into one. It means if you want to seek help from Apple support, that would be impossible.

Can you have two Apple IDs on one phone?

Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.

What happens if I change Apple ID on iPhone?

Changing your Apple ID will not cause you to lose contacts. If you don't already have an Apple ID, create one now at id.apple.com. Then, on your iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud, and delete the account. Make sure to choose to 'keep on this iPhone' when prompted.

Can I transfer everything from one Apple ID to another?

If you have a computer, you can utilize iCloud.com to transfer data from one Apple ID to another. Visit iCloud.com and sign in to Apple account A. Choose Contacts, Calendars or other options (Here we choose Contacts.) > Preview and select the items you need and save them to computer.

Can 2 iCloud accounts be merged?

Can you merge iCloud accounts? Absolutely YES. You can get some ways to combine two or multiple iCloud accounts, like family sharing, import/export via iCloud.com, etc., but almost you have to go through a long and complicated process.

Can you link 2 iCloud accounts?

Yes, you can merge two iCloud accounts. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, and then tap on your name at the top of the screen. Tap on iCloud, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on Merge Accounts.