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i keep trying to download free apps, but every time I press download a screen pops up that says “ verification required” and tries to make me add a payment method for no reason. Why is it trying to get me to add a payment method and how do I get it to go away?
iPhone 8, iOS 16
You need a payment method -
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, redownloads or to update apps.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
You need a payment method -
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, redownloads or to update apps.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
App Store making me add payment method for free apps
