User level: Level 1 (4 points)when trying to update my apps and such, it's defaulted to my old apple ID and I cannot update the PW
I get "unable to update password"
Trying to update apps, please help
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Original Title: Unable to update apps
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 3:54 PM
User level: Level 6 (12,236 points)Sep 15, 2026 7:56 PM in response to Steve_Moto
That usually means those apps were originally downloaded using the old Apple Account. App updates can still ask for the account that acquired them, even though your iPhone is now signed in with a different account.
I’d first check Settings > [your name] > Media & Purchases to see which account is being used for App Store purchases.
If the apps belong to the old account, the safest route is to regain access to that account. Apple’s account recovery steps are here: If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support
I wouldn’t delete and reinstall the apps just to get around the password request until you know their data is backed up. Some apps store data only on the device, and deleting them can remove that data.
If you regain access to both accounts, Apple also has a Migrate Purchases option for eligible accounts that can move apps and other purchases from the old account to your current one.
→ Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256357632