Bought phone off someone and it comes up with their apple Id when i want to update apps even though I have logged in with mine??? Confused :( please help x

I can download apps free and buy it comes up with my Id but when I want to update them it comes up with the old owners Id :( please help

Resetting cleanses the iPhone of all content, and you can easily restore the apps associated with your Apple ID.  Make a list of all apps, the go to the app store and download all of the free apps.  Tap Purchases to download those you purchased with your Apple ID.  Those leftover purchased apps are from the other Apple ID and you will have to purchase under your own ID.
A backup will cause problems with the email and such unless you have taken all of the previous owners accounts off the iPhone.
Once setup as your own, by all means backup to iCloud...that is safe and secure.

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