Cannot update WhatsApp on MacBook Air after Apple ID change

I did changed my main email address for MacBook Air M4 earlier but as I have today tried to download / install a WhatsApp Update from the Apple App Store it says "Can not update app. WhatsApp Messenger cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple Account"


How do I fix it ? Please just do not tell me to UNINSTALL and REINSTALL WhatsApp :-)



Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Dec 5, 2025 9:34 PM

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Dec 5, 2025 10:49 PM in response to azaksalmarzur28

"Cannot update WhatsApp on MacBook Air after Apple ID change: I did changed my main email address for MacBook Air M4 earlier but as I have today tried to download / install a WhatsApp Update from the Apple App Store it says 'Can not update app. WhatsApp Messenger cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple Account' How do I fix it ? Please just do not tell me to UNINSTALL and REINSTALL WhatsApp :-) Thanks"

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Contact WhatsApp:

Go Here: https://www.whatsapp.com/contact/


As for what was changed, it is your Apple Account --not your Apple ID.

Cannot update WhatsApp on MacBook Air after Apple ID change

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