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Why am i not able to download apps?

Why can’t i download apps without it asking for card information?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 6:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2022 6:04 PM

You need a payment method -

Do you have a functioning payment method listed in your account? Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jul 6, 2022 6:04 PM in response to khallen288

You need a payment method -

Do you have a functioning payment method listed in your account? Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Why am i not able to download apps?

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