Wrong Apple Id When Updating Apps On Mac

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Several users have reported that an alert message saying “Update AppleID Settings” keeps appearing in Settings after upgrading to macOS Catalina. Furthermore, it seems that the message won’t go away and it just keeps asking users to update Apple ID settings on Mac, no matter what users do.

Sometimes a Mac may get into a loop of continuously asking for your Apple ID details and password. Mac os apps virtual instrument. Even entering your Apple ID, and password may not fix the problem and you will be asked to update Apple ID settings again (and again, and again).

Jan 13, 2013  The wrong apple Id automatically populates when I try to update apps. It is my old email address, which I can no longer access. I have changed the Id everywhere (settings and iTunes), but can not figure out how to get the correct I'd to come up when I update apps.

Does this sound familiar? Then you are not alone. This short article explains how you can fix this problem.

  • Oct 11, 2019  On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID and password. If you're signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap 'Use your Apple ID for FaceTime' and enter your updated Apple ID and password to sign in. On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID and password.
  • I am facing issue while updating apps on my iphone 6. Some apps are getting update properly but some application asking for another apple id and password. I have logged out from current apple id from itunes store and icloud and reset all the settings from reset option then to it is. Asking me different apple id for some application update.
  • Nov 08, 2014 Remember, Macs support multiple user accounts with Mac OS X, and accordingly multiple Apple ID’s can be used on a single computer with those different user accounts. For example, your personal Mac user account could use one Apple ID associated with your iCloud and iOS devices, while your spouses user account could use a completely different Apple ID that is associated with their iPhone.

How to fix “Update Apple ID Settings” on macOS Catalina

Important note: Please try each step one at a time until you resolve your issue.

First check the Apple System Status page. You may be having this problem because some Apple services may be down and not working.

1. Restart your Mac. You can do so by going to Apple Menu > Restart…

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2. On your Mac, Go to Apple menu and choose System Preferences > iCloud. And click Sign Out. Now restart your Mac and go back again to System Preferences > iCloud and sign in.

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3. On your Mac, Go to Apple menu and choose System Preferences > iCloud and scroll down and find Keychain. Was Keychain selected? If not, select (enable) Keychain and enter your password, note that you may have to enter your password a few times.

See also: Slow iCloud Keychain Passwords/Forms Autofills On Mac

4. It is possible that you keep seeing this pop up message because your Apple ID password is not strong enough. Here is how:

  • Visit the Apple ID site: https://appleid.apple.com/
  • Find the Security section and then click Change Password
  • First you will have to enter your current password. Then enter your new password.
  • Click Change Password
  • Now on your Mac, try to update your Apple ID info in Settings.

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See also: How To Change Apple ID Email Address Transfer data from iphone to mac software.

Please note that now your Apple ID password has been changed, this means that you will need to update Apple ID information with any Apple services that you use such as FaceTime, iCloud, App Store etc.

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If nothing above helps you, you may want to contact Apple Support.