App store requires Apple ID password despite having all the corresponding settings adjusted.

my iPhone 15 pro max iOS 17.2.1 App Store always asks for Apple ID password entry for free apps instead of the double click to install

Media & Purchases > Password settings > Free downloads require password is DISABLED

iTunes & App Store is ENABLED in Face ID and Password settings

The App Store Apple ID is the same as my entire phone

i have tried restarting the phone and signing out and in to Apple ID for the App Store again

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 25, 2023 3:58 PM

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Mophles

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9 points

Posted on Dec 29, 2023 11:06 PM

I have found a solution!

Go into Settings > Face ID & Passcode > (enter passcode) > Toggle off and on again iTunes and App Store > (it will prompt you to sign in with your Apple ID password again)

Now go to your App Store and try it out 🙂

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Kenny994

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8 points

Dec 30, 2023 7:21 AM in response to real_Léonard

Confirm, same issue with my new Iphone 15 pro, after latest update 17.2.1. Tried everything, only solution for me was to turn face id completely for itunes and app store.

Jan 1, 2024 10:10 PM in response to real_Léonard

Same issue on my 14 pro max. Followed all the typical tips and tricks and some in this thread. Nothing.

Glad I’m at least not the only one.

Jan 3, 2024 6:19 AM in response to Jerkkuu

Somehow it fixed by itself. I just logged in another time next day in AppStore, and it was solved.

Jan 5, 2024 2:33 PM in response to real_Léonard

same issue for me, tried several of the listed options here but still same issue!!!

Jan 5, 2024 3:59 PM in response to KellyMegan

Update: my cleared up on its own. I think it was a weird cache situation that just needed time to be sorted out.

DBDBham

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12 points

Jan 12, 2024 11:06 AM in response to Mophles

This worked for me. Thank you!

Apr 15, 2024 5:29 PM in response to kourtney29

Exactly what happens with mine! I followed these instructions precisely but it didn’t fix mine. I’ve had this problem for a few weeks now with no success!

Apr 26, 2024 9:07 PM in response to Jerkkuu

This fixed it for me: Settings>Screentime>Itunes & App Store Purchases>Require Password> change from always require to don’t require

App store requires Apple ID password despite having all the corresponding settings adjusted.