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1031FJT Author

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Can you set up your grandkids I pad so they can download free apps but not anything that costs money

Can you set up iPad where free downloads are ok but not for ones that cost

Posted on Aug 21, 2022 8:23 PM

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Raicya

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Aug 22, 2022 3:18 AM in response to 1031FJT

You 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

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Can you set up your grandkids I pad so they can download free apps but not anything that costs money