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I cannot get free apps on my phone

I cannot get free apps on my phone

Posted on Oct 6, 2022 3:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2022 12:00 AM

You need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free, see ->

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

See also the following Apple articles:

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 Account 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


Click here for more support and assistance.

 

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Oct 7, 2022 12:00 AM in response to Leeyork1

You need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free, see ->

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

See also the following Apple articles:

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 Account 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


Click here for more support and assistance.

 

I cannot get free apps on my phone

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