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why can I not download any app

I am trying to download free apps from the app store but it keeps asking me to sign in and authenticate myself. Not sure why it keeps doing a loop back to the login screen. this is really annoying any pointers you have will be greatly appreciate it.

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 7:10 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2021 10:36 AM

Do you have a valid functioning payment method in your account details?


Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you must have a functioning payment method, even for free apps and redownloading apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15; HomePods, audioOS 15 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Oct 15, 2021 10:36 AM in response to mqchau

Do you have a valid functioning payment method in your account details?


Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you must have a functioning payment method, even for free apps and redownloading apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15; HomePods, audioOS 15 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

why can I not download any app

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