Downloading free apps on Apple T.V.

Why can't I download apps on my Apple TV? I created an Apple I.D. but everytime I use it to sign in to an app it tells me to go to create an iTunes account which I shouldnt have to with an Apple I.D. already right?

Posted on Jun 4, 2020 10:48 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 4:04 AM

The Apple ID account is the same as an iTunes/iTunes Store account. The account will need to have:

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Jun 5, 2020 11:07 AM in response to Urquhart1244

I did it, double checked and made sure. Tried with a credit card, PayPal and also none, then went back to Apple TV 3 different times and still same prompt of needing an iTunes account even though I am signed in with Apple I.D. I even tried creating an iTunes account as well but it tells me account with my e-mail already exists because I used it for my Apple I.D., which is supposed to be valid as an iTunes account as well.

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