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Why does the App Store keep asking for passwords, even when I get it right multiple times? The popup just doesn’t go away and I can’t force to stop it.

If your App Store keeps asking you to enter the password even after entering the correct one multiple times, you come to the right place. This error can be caused by complex reasons such as a software update, Apple device restoring, certain application or account settings. It usually can also be caused by a failed downloading that is invisible to your devices. In this article, we will try to fix this error message in 6 ways. All methods will work easily for you.

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Why Does App Store Keep Asking for Passwords

The App Store may keep asking for passwords due to various reasons. Here are 5 possible explanations:

#1. Automatic Updates

If you have enabled automatic app updates on your device, the App Store may ask for your password to authenticate and complete the update process for the apps.

#2. In-App Purchases

When making in-app purchases, the App Store requires password authentication to ensure secure transactions and prevent unauthorized purchases.

#3. Apple ID Verification

Occasionally, the App Store may ask for your password to verify your Apple ID and ensure that you are the authorized user. If you forget the Apple ID password, please refer to the Bonus part to bypass Apple ID.

#4. Account Security

Apple takes account security seriously, so the App Store may prompt for your password as an additional security measure, especially when accessing sensitive information or performing certain actions.

#5. iOS Updates

During iOS software updates, the App Store may require password authentication to confirm your identity and ensure a secure installation.

5 Easy Solutions to Fix App Store Asking for Passwords

1. Arrange the Settings of iTunes & App Store

The App Store keeps asking for passwords maybe because you put the Password Settings of purchase and in-App purchases on the status of Always Require, which means that you are required to enter your password every time you purchase even if you've already signed in with your Apple ID. If you don't want the popup to appear so often, you can change the Settings to Require After 15 Minutes, which means that the App Store won't ask for passwords again if you have already entered your password within the last 15 minutes.

And for free downloads, the App Store keeps asking for passwords probably because you turned on the Require Password. If you don't want to enter passwords when you download free items, you can turn it off.

Simple Steps for You:

Step 1. Launch the Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2. Click on [your name] and choose the "iTunes & App Store".

Step 3. Select "Password Settings". (Note: If you can’t find the Password Settings, maybe you have turned on Touch ID or Face ID for purchase)

Step 4. Click the "Require After 15 Minutes" under the purchase and in-app purchases.

iTunes & App Store Password Settings

Step 5. Turn off the "Require Password" under the free downloads.

Step 6. Enter your password if asked and click "OK".

2. Remove Apple ID without Password Using LockWiper

If you the above method are not working, app store still require password every time, you can use the professional unlocker to remove Apple ID for fixing " App Store keeps asking you to enter the password". iMyFone LockWiper is an iPhone unlocking tool that helps people to unlock all kind of iPhone passcode. This app is available for all devices and is recommended widely for iOS. Winthout any technical skills, anyone can unlock iPhone in simple clicks.

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  • LockWiper can remove Apple ID/iCloud account without password. It also supports iOS 17.
  • It is a reliable source of removing 4/6 digit passcodes on iOS devices.
  • Touch and Face ID are also removable with LockWiper.
  • Screen Time passcode, MDM profile, and all iPhone locks are removable within seconds, and all disabled iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch are fixable without iTunes and iCloud.

How to Remove the previous Apple ID using iMyFone LockWiper?

To unlock iPhone using iMyFone LockWiper, you just have to follow the video or these simple steps:

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Steps to Remove iPhone Apple ID without Passcode with LockWiper

Step 1. Download and launch iMyFone LockWiper for free. On the load-up screen, you will be met with three options. Choose “Unlock Apple ID”. Connect your device and click “Start to Unlock

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Step 2. If your Find My iPhone is disabled on your iPhone, LockWiper will start to remove Apple ID soon. Follow the instructions to turn off the Find My iPhone if the FMI is turned on.

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Step 3. Your iPhone Apple ID will be removed soon after a few seconds. after resetting your iPhone, the "App Store keeps asking for passwords" will be fixed.

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With LockWiper, you don’t need to worry about how many attempts you have to unlock an iPhone anymore. LockWiper works to unlock even when Find My iPhone is enabled, you don’t know the Apple ID password, or you don’t have a synced computer/iTunes.

3. Try to Restart Your iPhone

To solve the problem of App Store keeps asking for passwords, you should restart your Apple device first before trying other methods. Many bugs or error messages on the iPhone or iPad can be fixed after rebooting. You just need to take the following steps.

Restart your iPhone X and later with Face ID:

  • Press and hold the Side/Top button and either volume button until the power off slider comes out.
  • Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone or iPad.
  • Press and hold the Side/Top button until the Apple logo appears.

Restart your iPhone SE (2nd generation), 8, 7, or 6:

  • Press and hold the Top/Side button until the power off slider comes out.
  • Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone or iPod touch.
  • Press and hold the Top/Side button until the Apple logo appears.

Restart your iPhone SE (1st generation), 5, or earlier:

  • Press and hold the Top button until the power off slider comes out.
  • Drag the slider and wait 30 seconds to turn off your iPhone.
  • Press and hold the Top button until the Apple logo appears.

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4. Check Updates of Apps

This error issue can be caused if you fail to download or update an app from the App Store. So you may need to check your purchased app from App Store to ensure if you need to install any updates. The App Store icon with a red circle means that the updates are ready to be installed. The number inside the red circle indicates how many updates for apps are available now. Then you may need to take the following steps to complete all app updates.

Step 1. Go to "App Store".
Step 2. Tap on "Updates".
Step 3. Tap on "UPDATE" on each app, or just simply tap on "Update All".

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5. Try to Disable Your iMessage and FaceTime

iMessage and FaceTime are directly linked to your App Store ID. Both of them require your account information even when you don't use their services. So either of these two apps can be the cause of App Store verification error. You can try to disable then enable the iMessage and FaceTime to fix the error.

Disable and enable the FaceTime:

Step 1. Go to "Settings > FaceTime".
Step 2. Slide the switch to turn off FaceTime.
Step 3. Wait a few seconds, then switch to turn on the FaceTime (You may be asked for an Apple ID and its password).

disable and enable facetime settings

Disable and enable the iMessage:

Step 1. Go to "Settings > Messages".
Step 2. Slide the switch to turn off iMessage.
Step 3. Wait a few seconds, then switch to turn on the iMessage (You may be asked for an Apple ID and its password).

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6. Sign out the Apple ID

If you fail to solve the issues of App Store keeps asking for passwords with above methods, you may need to reset your Apple ID. It can usually solve the errors related to your account. You need to log out then log back onto your device. You should remember your Apple ID password and take the following steps.

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For iOS 10.3 or later:

  • Go to "Settings > [Your Name]".
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap on "Sign Out".
  • Enter your Apple ID password and tap on "Turn Off".
  • On the same interface, tap on "Sign In", then enter the same Apple ID and its password.

For iOS 10.2 or earlier:

  • Go to "Settings > iCloud".
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap on "Sign Out".
  • Tap "Sign Out", and tap on "Delete from My iPhone".
  • Choose to keep the data on your Apple device.
  • Enter your Apple ID password and tap on "Turn Off".
  • On the same interface, tap on "Sign In", then enter the same Apple ID and its password.

Conclusion

It's annoying that the App Store keeps asking for password instead of face id. And the causes are complex. We have offered you several methods for you to solve this problem. After trying them respectively, you can get rid of the popup password issue easily, especially with iMyFone LockWiper.