App Store Won’t Let Me Update Apps

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App Store Won’t Let Me Update Apps

Every time I try to update my apps, I keep getting redirected to a “sign into iTunes” where it demands my password but no way to input my Apple ID. I have tried resetting my phone, checking the time and date, signing out of my account and signing back in again, checking my payment details (which are all fine by the way). I’ve gone as far as to check my internet, reset my modems, but alas I can’t seem to get past this error. Please note that this has happened only recently to me, I have not encountered this error in this past. I am at a loss for what could be causing this issue, please help!

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 8:23 PM

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ManJor

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Sep 24, 2022 12:35 PM in response to HipsterHamster

Hi, HipsterHamster.

If you're sure the password you're entering is correct for the main Apple ID you use, it's possible that the apps you're attempting to update were acquired using another Apple ID. If that's the case, it'd require the password from that Apple ID to proceed.

If they're free apps, the simplest solution would be to delete and redownload these apps using your current Apple ID.

"How to delete an app

Touch and hold the app.
Tap Remove App .

3.Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm."

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support has more information. This will help ensure that your personal Apple ID is associated with the app in question, and is used for updates in the future.

Let us know if that helps, or if something else seems to be causing this.

Cheers.

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