"Why does the App Store keep asking for a password when updating an app?" When the App Store was first launched by Apple in 2008, it had just 500 apps. Today, it is one of the richest app stores in the world with hundreds of millions of apps. In addition to downloading apps, you can update your apps in the App Store. However, some users may encounter a password error. This article shares the solutions to get rid of this issue.

Part 1: Why Is App Store Asking for a Password

App Store requires your password for security purposes when you download and update apps, and purchase in-app. However, it is abnormal if the App Store keeps asking for a password. The common reasons include:

• 1.You have changed your Apple ID credentials or details.
• 2.Security settings.
• 3.Corrupted app updates.
• 4.Unpaid balances or issues with your payment methods.
• 5.Programvarefeil.

Part 2: How to Stop the App Store from Asking for a Password

Løsning 1: Logg på Apple ID på nytt

If you are using a different Apple ID and App Store asking for a password, you’d better sign in with the same account. Moreover, you need to update the password if you have changed it on other devices.

Trinn 1. Åpne innstillinger app på enheten din.

Trinn 2. Trykk på profilen din og velg Media og kjøp.

Trinn 3. Hit your Apple ID and choose Logg av på kontekstmenyen.

Trinn 4. If prompted, tap Sign Out again to confirm it.

Trinn 5. Start iOS-enheten på nytt.

Trinn 6. naviger til innstillinger, trykk på profilen din og velg Media og kjøp.

Trinn 7. Logg på med Apple-ID og passord.

Løsning 2: Oppdater betalingsinformasjonen

App Store asking for a password may be due to the outdated payment methods. Therefore, you should keep your payment methods up to date. Here are the steps to update your information:

Trinn 1. Kjør din innstillinger appen og trykk på profilen din.

Trinn 2. Velg Betaling og frakt.

Trinn 3. If prompted, sign in with your Apple account.

Trinn 4. To remove outdated payment methods, tap the Rediger knappen, trykk på Delete knappen, og trykk fjerne.

Trinn 5. If you want to add a new payment, tap Add Payment Method, enter the information, and tap Ferdig.

Solution 3: Adjust Password Settings

Every time you purchase an item or download an app in the App Store, you must provide your password. If you wish to stop the App Store from asking for a password, you can adjust the password settings.

Trinn 1. Trykk på profilen din i din innstillinger app.

Trinn 2. Velg Media og kjøp, og velg Passordinnstillinger på popup-dialogen.

Trinn 3. Slå av Krev passord etter GRATIS NEDLASTING.

Trinn 4. Deretter velger du Require After 15 Minutes etter WHEN PURCHASING.

Trinn 5. Pek Ferdig and try your App Store again.

Solution 4: Check Purchase History

If a purchase is pending, your App Store keeps asking for a password. You can check your purchase history and complete or cancel the pending purchase. Here are the steps to check your purchase history:

Trinn 1. Gå til innstillinger og trykk på profilen din.

Trinn 2. Velg Media og kjøp og velg Se konto.

Trinn 3. Skriv inn Apple ID-passordet ditt og trykk Logg inn.

Trinn 4. Pek Kjøpshistorie, and check your bill.

Trinn 5. If a purchase is pending, complete or cancel it.

Part 3: Ultimate Solution to Fix App Store Asking for Password

If the common solutions are unavailable and App Store keeps asking for a password, you’d better completely remove the old account. From this point, we recommend Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker. It is able to erase your Apple ID account without a password.

How to Fix App Store Asking for Password

Trinn 1. Installer iOS Unlocker

Run the iOS unlocking software after installing it on your computer. It is compatible with Windows and macOS. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning cable. Choose the Fjern Apple ID modus, og klikk på Start nå knapp.

Trinn 2. Remove problematic Apple ID

The software will remove your Apple ID automatically if Find My iPhone is disabled.

If Find My iPhone is enabled, reset all settings on iOS 11.3 or earlier. Then, the software will do its job.

If Find My iPhone is enabled on iOS 11.4 or later, turn on Two-factor authentication on your device. Then, check your information and confirm account removal.

When it is done, sign up for a new Apple ID and password on your iPhone.

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