Apple ID updated to email address, cannot update apps!
I had to updated my apple ID to an email address ( as required) when I updated my OS on my Mac. All my apps were purchased with the previous ID so now I cannot seem to updated them as my previous ID does not exist. What do I do?
Hey confused82,
Great question. When you update your Apple ID to a new primary email address, you'll want to update the login information across all of your devices. You simply want to sign out of Settings > iTunes & App Store, and back in with the new email address:
iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1311
(do the same for all services, including iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, etc across all devices)
After doing so, you'll be able to update applications with your new email address. If you are prompted for the old Apple ID, simple enter your current password.
Please note that this only works for accounts where the email address was updated, not for entirely new accounts.
Additional information:
Apple ID: Changing the email address you use for your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5621
Cheers,
Matt M.
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