By forcing a three-month commitment to a single Apple ID for "past purchase" downloads, Apple ensures that devices are used by their actual owners rather than serving as temporary vessels for shared content. Managing Your Associated Devices
Are you trying to access or just App Store purchases? you can download past purchases 90 days
If you buy a used iPhone and the previous owner didn't properly factory reset or remove it from their "Associated Devices" list, you might be blocked from downloading your old apps. By forcing a three-month commitment to a single
Downloading from the App Store or iTunes Store. Why Does This Rule Exist? Downloading from the App Store or iTunes Store
If you're currently stuck in a countdown, I can help you find a workaround. Let me know: Did you recently ? Is the device second-hand ?
Users who move countries often have two Apple IDs (one for each region).
Any device with a countdown will display exactly how many days remain before it can be linked to a different Apple ID for downloading past purchases. Common Scenarios and Fixes Buying a Used Device