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How to Sign Out of the App Store on iOS 26.5 – South Africa
How to Sign Out of the App Store on iOS 26.5 – South Africa
Many people use Apple IDs from two different regions to download apps that are unavailable in their local App Store. This is especially common for users living abroad, including those in South Africa.
After updating to iOS 26.5, you may notice that the usual Sign Out button no longer appears at the bottom of the App Store account page. Here is the new way to sign out and switch your App Store account.
How to Sign Out on iOS 11 to iOS 26.4
On earlier versions of iOS, you could sign out directly from the App Store:
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Tap Sign Out.
How to Sign Out on iOS 26.5
This method works on both iPhone and iPad:
- Open Settings.
- Tap your Apple Account at the top.
- Select Media & Purchases.
- Tap Sign Out.
- Open the App Store and sign in with the Apple ID you want to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out delete my apps?
No. Apps already installed on your device will not be deleted. However, you may need the Apple ID originally used to download an app when updating or reinstalling it.
Does this method work on an iPad?
Yes. You can follow the same steps on both iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS 26.5.
Why can’t I find the Sign Out button in the App Store?
On iOS 26.5, you can find the sign-out option under Settings → Apple Account → Media & Purchases .
