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How do I fix the 'Allow App to Track' toggle being completely greyed out in iOS?

My device had a known Apple ID bug where the "Allow App to Track" toggle was completely greyed out in iOS. I tried resetting Location & Privacy and Network settings. In addition, Screen Time restrictions were irrelevant to the cause. I can delete and reinstall apps, which normally would prompt the app to ask for permission to track, but since this bug is preventing any apps from tracking, it would bypass that step. This issue is something new that has been on-going, never happened before when installing apps and now it's not letting me where I want to get. Someone please help me


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Original Title: Apple ID bug

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hi there


Please try this


Many users stuck in this exact state find success by cycling their credentials specifically for downloads and account data: 

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Tap your Name / Apple ID banner at the top.
  3. Tap Media & Purchases.
  4. Tap Sign Out, then confirm.
  5. Tap it again to Sign Back In using your Apple ID credentials.
  6. Check your tracking toggle under Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.