Switching Apple IDs, not so simple anymore?

Discussion in 'General iOS' started by mtrak, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. mtrak

    mtrak Member

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    Hi All,
    I used to be able to easily switch my apple id through AppStore. Normally I use a U.S. apple ID, but some local apps (like Shopee or Starbucks) would need Philippine apple id. After IOS14.01 though, this is no longer possible without a total sign-out on the iPhone (which I dont want to do). Is there a work around here? TIA!
     
  2. King

    King PhilMUG Addict Member

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    We wouldnt need to have multiple Apple IDs if they reelased apps globally. :|
     
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    fcdiesta PhilMUG Addict Member

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    I'm not yet on iOS 14 (waiting for 14.1.XXX like I always do) but I found this guide. Don't know if it works as described though...
    https://jilaxzone.com/2020/09/18/heres-how-to-change-your-app-store-account-on-ios-14/

    Here’s how to switch App Store Account on iOS 14
    1) Open the Apple App Store.

    2) Inside App Store, under Today tab, tap on your Apple ID icon, located on top right of the screen.

    3) Under Account page, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, tap on Sign Out to sign out from your current Apple ID.

    4) Once signed out, scroll all the way back to the top of the page, key in your other Apple ID and Password.

    5) Then hit the Sign In button.

    Voila! Now you just managed to switch your App Store account!
     
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  4. mtrak

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    OMG! It worked! Thanks a lot! Updated my local apps already now back to the US acct, and the one year Apple TV on the ipad pro vs just a one month for the local acct
     
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    fcdiesta PhilMUG Addict Member

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    Glad to have helped. I also did not know you can switch app store accounts like that within the "App Store" app as well, even on iOS 13. I always did it in "Settings > iTunes and App Store" before...
     

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