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User profile for user: Eubanks814
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downloading apps

why do free apps need a credit card?


iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 13, 2022 3:27 PM

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
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Posted on Apr 13, 2022 3:32 PM

See this Apple article:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. Check which payment method you have on file 

  

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
User level: Level 10
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Apr 13, 2022 3:32 PM in response to Eubanks814

See this Apple article:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. Check which payment method you have on file 

  

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

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