How do I activate the App Store and iTunes?

Kindly assist me with activation of app store and itunes



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Posted on Mar 7, 2025 7:03 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2025 12:21 AM

This Apple Account has not yet been used with the iTunes/App Store -

On a Mac;

• Open the System Settings app (in the  menu)

• Chose your Apple Account

• Choose Payment & Shipping

• Add a payment method to your account details


On an iOS/iPadOS device;

• Open the Settings app

• Chose your Apple Account

• Choose Payment & Shipping

• Add a payment method to your account details


Alternatively -

On a Mac;

• Open the System Settings app (in the  menu)

• Choose your Apple Account

• Choose Media & Purchases

• Choose View Account

• Choose Manage Payments

• Add a payment method to your account details


On an iOS/iPadOS device;

• Open the Settings app

• Choose your Apple Account

• Choose Media & Purchases

• Choose View Account

• Choose Manage Payments

• Add a payment method to your account details


You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

https://support.apple.com/es/HT202631


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.3.1;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.3.1; iPhone 16, iOS 18.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.3; HomePods, audioOS 18.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Mar 8, 2025 12:21 AM in response to kaylea85

This Apple Account has not yet been used with the iTunes/App Store -

On a Mac;

• Open the System Settings app (in the  menu)

• Chose your Apple Account

• Choose Payment & Shipping

• Add a payment method to your account details


On an iOS/iPadOS device;

• Open the Settings app

• Chose your Apple Account

• Choose Payment & Shipping

• Add a payment method to your account details


Alternatively -

On a Mac;

• Open the System Settings app (in the  menu)

• Choose your Apple Account

• Choose Media & Purchases

• Choose View Account

• Choose Manage Payments

• Add a payment method to your account details


On an iOS/iPadOS device;

• Open the Settings app

• Choose your Apple Account

• Choose Media & Purchases

• Choose View Account

• Choose Manage Payments

• Add a payment method to your account details


You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

https://support.apple.com/es/HT202631


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.3.1;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.3.1; iPhone 16, iOS 18.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.3; HomePods, audioOS 18.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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