Of all the problems I have ever encountered on an iPhone, the “Update Apple ID Settings” error has been most annoying to me, along with the ill-fated Wi-Fi and unexpected battery drain. While I’m always prepared to sort out complex issues, the uncertainty about what causes the issue drives me nuts. Fortunately, there are a handful of viable solutions that often work in fixing the “update Apple ID settings” issue on iPhone and iPad. Given how prevalent this red update notification is, sharing these handy tips makes a lot of sense.

Before getting started with the tips, let’s first understand why the alert pops up!

  • What Causes the Red Update Apple ID Settings Alert to Appear?
  • Enter Apple ID Password
  • Ensure That Your Apple ID Information is Updated
  • Sign Out of Apple ID and Sign Back In
  • Update Software on Your iPhone and iPad

What Causes the Red “Update Apple ID Settings” Alert to Appear?

Though the update notification mostly appears due to incomplete or expired information, in some rare cases, the alert shows up without any reason. Even after you have updated your Apple ID information, the red notification continues to be stuck there. And that’s what creates a lot of confusion.

In some cases, the update Apple ID settings notification tends to go away when you enter your current Apple ID password. As this trick has worked for me on a few occasions, I recommend you try this out first before moving to the tips below.

Tap on the Update Apple ID notification. Then, click on Continue. After that, enter your Apple ID password and quit the settings menu. If the notification goes away, the chances are high that you have successfully fixed the red Apple ID update notification.

If your Apple ID information is incomplete or your credit card details have expired, the red update alert will show and remind you to take action. Therefore, make sure to update the information.

Also, double-check your Apple ID email address and phone number to ensure they are updated (Profile -> Name, Phone Numbers, Email).

Another reliable solution I would recommend you give a try is to sign out of Apple ID and sign back in. A fresh sign-in may help in fixing the problem.

Next, sign in using your Apple ID and password. Now, check out if you have finally got rid of the notification.

If none of the tips above worked in fixing the “Update Apple ID Settings” issue, try updating the software? The issue could very well be due to a miscellaneous bug. Given how rampant bugs have become in recent iOS builds, it wouldn’t be wise to rule out the possibility.

That’s it! I guess you have put that annoying Apple ID update notification to rest. But before you take a sigh of relief, make sure to let me know the trick that worked for you. Your valuable feedback may help other users who are stuck with the “Update Apple ID Settings” notification. Besides, let me know any other tips or workarounds that helped you fix this annoying problem.