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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
Bout to be done w iPhone I bought this off my cousin and I can't download any free apps ? it's so frustrating will you plz help me
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iPhone 12, iOS 16
You need a valid payment method on file with Apple, even for free apps. You won't be charged for free apps but a payment method on file is needed for ID purposes and in-app purchases.
Unable to download free apps on iPhone
