Whenever I try to download or update any apps (even if it’s free) it says there is a problem with a previous purchase. It then goes on to try get me to add payment details then proceeds to try charge me 30 dollar, for a subscription I had and cancelled months ago. Can’t even down load apple support 😡
iPhone XR, iOS 16
If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required', try the things in this article -->
You get a billing problem message because there is a problem paying for something a person bought in the past and this needs to be resolved before Apple will let you make a new purchase, even free items. It isn't a problem with a specific item, it's with the payment method used by you or—in the case of Family Sharing—the Family Organizer.
Get the payment method owner to review their payment methods as in this document: 'Add a payment method to your Apple ID' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support
- Payment methods with a problem will appear in red. This document tells you how to update problem payment methods --> If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method - Apple Support
- If the person is updating an old card and has ongoing subscriptions the person may need to first add the new card and make it the primary payment method before deleting the old card.
Related documents:
If the payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, click here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase." = "you have an unpaid balance in the App Store or iTunes Store"
- 'If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID' click here --> Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support
If none of the self-help solutions resolve your situation then ask Apple for help. Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.
or:
Contact Apple for support and service --> "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." - Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
You might be able to ask for a refund, plus the bit below might indicate why you were still charged. First confirm you have canceled any subscription automatic renewal (if you simply delete an app this does not cancel subscriptions):
Review the information in this support article by clicking on the link to learn how to cancel a subscription from Apple. ➔ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support
• "If you signed up for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends."
• An existing subscription will normally continue until the end of its term and may then renew automatically. Stopping automatic renewal is effectively canceling it. "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, then the subscription is already canceled and won't renew." The "Expires" date means the current subscription will just run until then.
• Read the article to see what to do about subscriptions that do not appear in your list. If you still can't find a subscription, contact Apple Support using the link at the end of the support article.
• Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund.
Finally, follow the directions in this support article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➔ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required', try the things in this article -->
You get a billing problem message because there is a problem paying for something a person bought in the past and this needs to be resolved before Apple will let you make a new purchase, even free items. It isn't a problem with a specific item, it's with the payment method used by you or—in the case of Family Sharing—the Family Organizer.
Get the payment method owner to review their payment methods as in this document: 'Add a payment method to your Apple ID' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support
- Payment methods with a problem will appear in red. This document tells you how to update problem payment methods --> If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method - Apple Support
- If the person is updating an old card and has ongoing subscriptions the person may need to first add the new card and make it the primary payment method before deleting the old card.
Related documents:
If the payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, click here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase." = "you have an unpaid balance in the App Store or iTunes Store"
- 'If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID' click here --> Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support
If none of the self-help solutions resolve your situation then ask Apple for help. Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.
or:
Contact Apple for support and service --> "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." - Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
You might be able to ask for a refund, plus the bit below might indicate why you were still charged. First confirm you have canceled any subscription automatic renewal (if you simply delete an app this does not cancel subscriptions):
Review the information in this support article by clicking on the link to learn how to cancel a subscription from Apple. ➔ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support
• "If you signed up for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends."
• An existing subscription will normally continue until the end of its term and may then renew automatically. Stopping automatic renewal is effectively canceling it. "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, then the subscription is already canceled and won't renew." The "Expires" date means the current subscription will just run until then.
• Read the article to see what to do about subscriptions that do not appear in your list. If you still can't find a subscription, contact Apple Support using the link at the end of the support article.
• Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund.
Finally, follow the directions in this support article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➔ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
Can’t update or download ANY apps
