Fix ‘Update Unavailable With This Apple ID’? 2019: So what basically happens when you get these type of messages. Let’s say you download an application from the Apple Mac store and that instance of the app is tied to your Apple ID — or the one that made the purchase. Afterward, that application will be updated by that particular Apple id. Feb 02, 2018 If the app you want to update is a free app, then here’s a easy solution for that. Just go to your home screen and uninstall the app from your device. Then go again to App Store and install them again. Now this app is linked with your Apple ID and if you want to update it, the app will ask for your new Apple ID.
- Not the mac store informs me there is a new version for xCode but I need to insert password of the older Apple ID, and I can't just use the new one. It seems the app is associated with the old apple ID. I can't even download a new xCode using the new apple id, because it only gives me the option to update it with the old Apple ID.
- Suggestion is to update the ID in settings, delete the app and then redownload it. This is ideal if the app is free, if you paid for it, then go through Itunes / apple to try and recover the password for the original ID. True, didn't think about having to repurchase it under the new ID.
- Install any app with ease. The Mac App Store revolutionises the way apps are installed on a computer — it happens in one step. Enter the same iTunes password you use to buy apps and music on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or iPod touch. Within seconds, your new app flies to Launchpad, ready to go.
After an iOS update or iPhone restore, your device may continuously ask for the Apple ID password. Mostly it is a case of failed downloads that aren’t directly visible on the home screen. Or sometimes there is a problem with your account settings either in iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime or in App Store. Whatever be the reason, let us try verified ways to fix iPhone Keeps Asking for Apple ID Password.
1. Restart Your iPhone
Restarting is an essential thing that many people overlook. But it works wonder in fixing several kinds of software problems. If your iPhone keeps asking for an Apple Account password, please restart it using the buttons (as you regularly do). You may also open the Settings app → General → Shut Down.
After a minute or so, turn on your phone, and the problem may be gone. If not, please follow the next solutions.
2. Check for iOS Update
Apple introduces multiple bug fixes with every iOS, but sometimes a few may not get resolved. Even many users have experienced that iOS 14 keeps asking for Apple ID Password. In such a situation it is a vise advise to update to the latest version of iOS. To fix Apple ID issues, open the Settings app, tap on General.
Now, tap on Software Update. If you have a pending update, tap on Download and Install.
3. Check for Apps Update
The process to check for third-party app updates has changed slightly in iOS 14 or 13. But it remains smooth and accessible. Long press on the App Store icon and then tap on Updates. If you have app updates, tap on UPDATE next to individual apps. You may also tap on Update All.
At times it may happen that while getting free apps or even while updating apps, you may be asked to enter your Apple ID password. To avoid such situations, you may see how to download free apps without a password.
4. Turn off iMessage and FaceTime
Temporarily switching off (and then on) iMessage and FaceTime might work. Here’s how.
- Open the Settings app and tap on Messages.
- From the top, turn off the iMessage.
- Now go back to Settings again and navigate to FaceTime.
- Turn off the FaceTime.
Now restart your phone and re-enable these necessary services by following the above steps. After this, your iPhone may stop asking for Apple ID password randomly.
5. Sign Out from Apple ID and iCloud
- Open the Settings app and tap on the Apple ID banner from the top
- Scroll to the end and tap on Sign Out.
- Enter your Apple ID password. Next, tap on Turn Off.
- Accordingly, choose to keep a copy of Calendars, Contacts, and Keychain. For this turn on their toggles. Finally, tap on Sign Out and confirm.
- Restart your iPhone
- Open the Settings app and tap on Sign in to your iPhone. Enter your Apple ID, password, and follow the simple on-screen instructions
6. Reset Apple ID Password
- Launch the Settings app and tap on your Apple ID from the top
- Tap on Password & Security.
- Tap on Change password. Enter the iPhone passcode if asked
- Enter a new (and secure) Apple ID password. Re-enter it and tap on Change.
Restart your iPhone, and this issue of randomly asking for an iCloud password might no longer disturb you. You may also read here:How to Reset Apple ID Password?
7. Reset All Settings
This process will reset all the settings you have changed on your iPhone to the default. This includes Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth devices, location settings, VPN configuration, keyboard settings, and much more. However, it will not delete any personal data. Still, it is recommended that you take a backup before proceeding.
- Open the Settings app and tap on General. After this, tap on Reset.
- Next, tap on Reset All Settings, enter your device password, and confirm.
8. Backup and Restore iPhone
It is a bit lengthy process that has two main parts – take a back up and then restore (detailed guides – make sure you follow it). Here is a quick recap in easy steps.
1. Backup iPhone to iCloud: For this, open the Settings app → tap on Apple ID from the top → iCloud → scroll down and tap on iCloud Backup → turn on the toggle for an iCloud Backup → tap on Backup Now. Wait for the backup to complete.
2. Backup iPhone to Mac or PC: Unlock your iPhone and connect it to a computer. Trust the computer if asked. In iTunes (PC and older Mac), click on the iPhone logo. In Finder (Mac running macOS Catalina), click on your iPhone name from the left Sidebar.
Now, in General tab, click the box for Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac.
Choose Encrypt local backup and enter the password to secure it. Finally, click on Back Up Now.
3. Before resetting, we need to turn off Find My iPhone: To do this, open the Settings app → tap on Apple ID banner from top → Find My → Find My iPhone.
Now, turn off Find My iPhone → Enter your iPhone passcode, and tap on Turn Off.
4. Erase everything: Open the Settings app and tap on General. Next, tap on Reset → Erase All Content and Settings. Enter your iPhone password and confirm.
5. After the erase completes, you have to set up your iPhone again. Follow the easy on-screen instructions. On the screen that says ‘Apps and Data,’ choose Restore from iCloud Backup or Restore from Mac or PC accordingly.
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These are the solutions to successfully address the issue of an iPhone that keeps asking for an Apple ID password. I hope one of the listed tips helped. Please share which one or any other thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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Last updated April 19, 2019
The Problem with Apple IDs
Not long ago, a unique Apple ID was required for every iOS device in a deployment. Without it, a device wouldn’t be able to install apps. Similarly, features like iCloud Lost Mode could not be utilized.
For bring-your-own-device (BYOD) deployments where employees own their own devices, this wasn’t a problem. A given employee already had an Apple ID on their device from installing personal apps. If a device went missing, the company couldn’t utilize lost mode, but the employee could.
For large deployments of company-owned devices however, this Apple ID requirement was a massive headache. Two common solutions emerged:
- One Apple ID would be used for every device in the deployment. This sometimes worked, but was a violation of Apple policy. Apple was known to shut down Apple IDs that were being used in this manner.
- Administrators used scripts to automatically generate hundreds of Apple IDs. They then entered these Apple IDs by hand on each device.
Both of these solutions were nightmares in of themselves for obvious reasons.
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Luckily, Apple has gradually loosened the dependency on Apple IDs over the years and now provides facilities to manage iOS devices entirely independent of Apple IDs. If you are planning on deploying a fleet of company owned devices, we strongly recommend using the following features of SimpleMDM.
Device-Assignable VPP App Licenses
An iOS device will not run an app unless it has a license for it. This goes for free apps as well. This isn’t readily apparent because a lot of the app licensing in iOS occurs in the background.
For instance, when installing an app from the Apple app store, iOS prompts for an Apple ID before allowing the app to download. The reason is that Apple needs to apply a license to the Apple ID so that the app will have permission to run on the device.
Enter the Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP). Apple recently expanded VPP to allow assignment of licenses directly to a device via serial number, instead of requiring an Apple ID. This means that a company can purchase licenses for most apps, including free apps, and license a device to run an app without the need for an Apple ID at all.
SimpleMDM seamlessly handles app licensing at the device level by default. By purchasing licenses for apps in VPP, SimpleMDM will intelligently assign licenses to devices right before installing the app to the device. No Apple ID prompt will appear on the devices themselves.
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As recently as iOS 9.3, Apple and SimpleMDM now support activating, monitoring, and disabling Lost Mode from within SimpleMDM without requiring access to an Apple ID or iCloud account. The only requirement for using this functionality is that a device is in supervised mode.
Lost mode via MDM makes particular sense for company owned devices because IT can effectively recover a device without requiring intervention from the device user. Previously, the owner of the Apple ID on the device would need to grant IT access to their iCloud account, or, IT would need to have pre-initialized a device with an Apple ID.
Next Steps
SimpleMDM supports iOS Lost Mode and device-assignable VPP app licenses. You can begin using these features today and manage your deployment without using Apple IDs.
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