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Why do i have to sign in to app store to install?

I used to be able to install apps without signing in using my Apple password (which is long and complex and a pain in the *** to type in). Maybe it used FaceID before or nothing at all. How do I go back to not having to type in my secure password every time I want to download a free app?


Posted on Oct 21, 2021 7:58 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2021 8:01 AM

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...


  1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
  2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
  3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
  4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
  5. If you changed your country or region
  6. If you're a part of Family Sharing


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Oct 21, 2021 8:01 AM in response to LeisureTime

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...


  1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
  2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
  3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
  4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
  5. If you changed your country or region
  6. If you're a part of Family Sharing


Why do i have to sign in to app store to install?

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