Downloading free apps

Why can I not reinstall an app I deleted that is free?? If I’m not being charged for it I should be able to download it

Posted on Jul 2, 2021 11:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2021 6:43 PM

Unless you see a NONE option in the payment methods in your account details, you need a valid payment method, even for free apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jul 2, 2021 6:43 PM in response to Sugarcube81

Unless you see a NONE option in the payment methods in your account details, you need a valid payment method, even for free apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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