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iPad linking to iTunes

When I try to download an app it prompts that I need to confirm my iPad into iTunes. When I click the login button it loops back to the same message.

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jul 2, 2021 11:42 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2021 10:47 PM

Hi missalva6,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services, such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime iTunes, and more.


It seems you must have a payment method in your Apple ID before you can first download from iTunes and the App Store.

Apple require this, (even if you are just getting free apps) before the first time you log-in.


Apple support have articles on line (links below) that can help you .


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID

(Scroll down to see the various countries listed)

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202631#methods


Once you have logged in to use the App Store and / or iTunes, you can then:


Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201266


Hope this helps :)


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Jul 3, 2021 10:47 PM in response to Missalva6

Hi missalva6,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services, such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime iTunes, and more.


It seems you must have a payment method in your Apple ID before you can first download from iTunes and the App Store.

Apple require this, (even if you are just getting free apps) before the first time you log-in.


Apple support have articles on line (links below) that can help you .


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID

(Scroll down to see the various countries listed)

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202631#methods


Once you have logged in to use the App Store and / or iTunes, you can then:


Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201266


Hope this helps :)


iPad linking to iTunes

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