How Do I Update My IMovie With A Different Apple ID?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The only way to update it now, is

to delete it from the system and buy it with your own Apple ID

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What does Imovie Cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID?

This app cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID…can you help? Answer: A: Answer: A:

You would have to delete those apps and purchase then again with your current AppleID

.

How do I update apps with different Apple ID on Mac?

Answer: A: If those apps were originally purchased with that other AppleID, then you cannot update them with your AppleID. You

will need to delete them and purchase them with your own AppleID

. Purchases are forever tied to the AppleID used at the time of original purchase and download.

How do I change my Apple ID to update apps?

If it’s asking for a different Apple ID to update an app or apps, then they have been purchased on the other Apple account. You can’t change the Apple ID that an app has been purchased with. Instead,

delete the app from the device and purchase it again with the Apple ID that you

want the app registered to.

How do you update Imovie without Apple ID?

What to do? Fortunately,

you don’t need an Apple ID to update macOS software

. Canceling the prompt still allows you to update Apple components.

Why is the App Store using my old Apple ID?

The most common reason for this problem is

when somebody else borrows your iPhone or iPad and enters their own Apple ID to install an app

. Next time you go into the App Store, the system will understandably expect that same account to be used again. … Open the App Store app.

How can I update my XCode with another Apple ID?

Choose Xcode >

Preferences

. At the top of the window, click Accounts. In the lower-left corner, click the Add button (+) . Choose Add Apple ID from the pop-up menu.

How do I fix update unavailable with Apple ID?

  1. Find the app that you can’t update in the Applications folder. Delete it.
  2. Empty your Trash.
  3. Open the Mac App Store.
  4. Make sure you’re signed in to your primary Apple ID, or the Apple ID you’ll be using on this particular Mac. …
  5. Find and re-download the app that caused the update error.

How do you know under which account Apple ID an app was purchased?

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases. You might be asked to sign in.
  3. Tap Purchase History.
  4. Your purchase history appears.

Why does my MacBook say Cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID?

Answer: A: Ideally,

the previous Apple ID should have been removed in the transition of the MacBook Pro to you

. You can’t update apps that were purchased (even free) in the Mac App Store with a different Apple ID (without using that ID). Delete these apps and then download them again with the correct ID.

Why is a different Apple ID coming up?

A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by

updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID

. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can’t be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired.

What happens to my apps when I change Apple ID?

Apps will still

remain associated to your mom’s Apple ID

, but they won’t disappear. If you sign out of your mom’s account and sign in with the new one, the apps stay exactly where they are. The only snag is, when it comes time to update, you will be asked for your mom’s Apple ID and password to update them.

Will changing Apple ID delete everything?

Answer: A:

There is no reason to delete your Apple ID

. Just change it, and you will lose nothing. See the instructions below for changing an Apple ID.

Why does my iPhone keep asking me to update my Apple ID?


Your iPhone always asks for your Apple ID when you install new apps

. Your iPhone will also prompt you to enter your Apple ID password every time you update an app depending on how your Screen Time settings are configured. … If an app says “Waiting…”, simply tap on its icon to begin the installation or update process.

Why do I have 2 Apple IDs on my iPhone?

I (like many others) have two Apple IDs on my iPhone and other devices. The “main” Apple ID is the one used for iCloud, iMessage, and so on. This

ID has two-factor authentication enabled on it

. The second Apple ID (the “store” ID) is used only for iTunes and the App Store.

How do I get rid of an old Apple ID?

Answer: A:

You can not delete an Apple ID

. It is asking for the password because you have an app on the devices trying to update that has been purchased on the old Apple ID. Purchases are permanently linked to the Apple iD that they were made on.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.