All of my apps are gone, and I'm having trouble with iCloud

Question

Let me preface this by saying that Apple made me change my password a few days ago, before I downloaded the new IoS software. So I synced my music, videos and apps to my PC this afternoon before downloading the new software. I downloaded the software, and now my apps are missing from my iPad AND my PC, even after I synced them. To make things even more confusing, when I entered my new password, it said it was invalid. I entered my old one, and it worked. No apps there. And I tried verifying my Apple ID, I clicked the link and filled out the info, and it said there was already a user with my e-mail. I'm trying to re-access it, and it says it still hasn't been verified on my iPad. What do I do?
Edit: Never mind, everything is fine now.
Message was edited by: cg41386

Answer 1

kprancan wrote:
I downloaded IOS 5 and all my apps are gone.  When I go to the app store  and click purchases, I am asked to enter apple id and password, but apple id is already entered - I can't change it.  And it isn't my id, but my son's.
That's because your son's ID was used to make the purchases.  ALL purchases are permanently associated with whatever Apple ID was used to originally obtain them.  Apps can not be updated without knowledge of that ID and, more importantly, its password.  Apple IDs can not be merged and purchases can not be transferred from one ID to another.
kprancan wrote:
Also, when I turn on the ipad and am prompted for my password, it no longer accepts the password I had previously.  What do I need to do?
Restore.  Everything is restored except the password.  Note that a Restore can take quite a while.  Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab.  Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod.  Again, say "yes."
When the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad.  Say "YES" and be prepared for a long wait (several hours).  That prompt has a timer and will disappear if you do not respond to it within a reasonable time.  If you leave the computer and return and see that the iPad has only the built-in apps, simply click the manual "Sync" button (bottom right).