I have tried severally to download WhatsApp from my iPhone 8 and it kept saying I shield put my Apple ID & Password. I have done that but it kept saying incorrect as this the first time am u sing ITunes

I have tried severally to download WhatsApp from my iPhone 8 and it kept saying I should put my Apple ID & Password. I have done that but it kept saying incorrect as this the first time am using iTunes?

Posted on Aug 27, 2022 3:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2022 5:42 AM

and must I pay to download WhatsApp?


No, WhatsApp app is free, but you need to have a payment method on file.

See -> If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


See also ⤵️ 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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


Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 

If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.

 

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Aug 28, 2022 5:42 AM in response to uugo

and must I pay to download WhatsApp?


No, WhatsApp app is free, but you need to have a payment method on file.

See -> If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


See also ⤵️ 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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


Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 

If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.

 

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I have tried severally to download WhatsApp from my iPhone 8 and it kept saying I shield put my Apple ID & Password. I have done that but it kept saying incorrect as this the first time am u sing ITunes

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