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Having issues verifying my account unable to download apps from the App Store already reset Apple ID password issues still present

Issues with App Store saying it needs to verify, unable to verify have already reset Apple ID password still unable to download apps

Posted on Aug 3, 2022 2:26 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2022 9:43 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 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 3, 2022 9:43 PM in response to Brookiecookie2017

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 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Having issues verifying my account unable to download apps from the App Store already reset Apple ID password issues still present

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