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I can’t install free apps because of “verification required” message

I’ve had this problem where I can’t install or update my apps because I get the message that says “verification required”. I’ve tried removing payment methods, but it still wants me to verify a payment method. I don’t have the option to choose none. It’s frustrating and I don’t know how to fix it, I’ve been trying for three days now but everything I’ve seen people suggest hasn’t worked. Please help

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 8:54 PM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 11:10 PM

If you aren't seeing a None option in the payment methods in your account details, then you have to have a valid payment method on your account, for both paid and free apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.2  HomePods, audioOS 14.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Dec 6, 2020 11:10 PM in response to Teeth_

If you aren't seeing a None option in the payment methods in your account details, then you have to have a valid payment method on your account, for both paid and free apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.0.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.2  HomePods, audioOS 14.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

I can’t install free apps because of “verification required” message

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