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Cant download or update apps

Every time I try to download or update an app, I get a verification required message, which leads to billing information. I update it and I get another verification required message, then the billing information screen. And then it’s just a loop until I hit cancel

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 9:19 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 9:21 AM

Have you completed the billing information satisfactorily? "Before you can make purchases, you must tap Continue to sign in, then verify your payment info."


The resolution to this issue is often making sure you have entered a credit card or other valid method of payment* even if you don't plan on needing to use it.


If there is an option to select "Review" or "Continue", select that and enter valid payment information if required. If there's problems doing this:

On a mobile device tap: Settings > [your name at the top] > Media & Purchases > View Account > Review Apple ID.

Alternatively this document explains how to 'Change, add, [review,] or remove Apple ID payment methods' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201266


More things to try in this 2018 post by Urquhart1244 marked Apple Recommended:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8434425?answerId=33542414022#33542414022


If you continue to have problems contact Official Apple Support - Select your region from the list and then your country from the pop-up window. If you do not see your country, see if there is an "other" listing for that region.

https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005


*Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT202631






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Nov 17, 2021 9:21 AM in response to Airwo1f

Have you completed the billing information satisfactorily? "Before you can make purchases, you must tap Continue to sign in, then verify your payment info."


The resolution to this issue is often making sure you have entered a credit card or other valid method of payment* even if you don't plan on needing to use it.


If there is an option to select "Review" or "Continue", select that and enter valid payment information if required. If there's problems doing this:

On a mobile device tap: Settings > [your name at the top] > Media & Purchases > View Account > Review Apple ID.

Alternatively this document explains how to 'Change, add, [review,] or remove Apple ID payment methods' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201266


More things to try in this 2018 post by Urquhart1244 marked Apple Recommended:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8434425?answerId=33542414022#33542414022


If you continue to have problems contact Official Apple Support - Select your region from the list and then your country from the pop-up window. If you do not see your country, see if there is an "other" listing for that region.

https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005


*Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT202631






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