I’ve been trying to get free apps at the App Store and I’m unable to. Why is that? Makes no sense. Asking for billing information and trying to charge me for a free app. How can I go back to being able to get the free apps for you know, free?
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iPhone 11, iOS 18
You usually need a functioning payment method for your account. Even to download free apps, to re-download, or to update apps.
You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;
Payment methods that you can use with your Apple Account - Apple Support
Your payment method will only be charged if you buy something.
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
You usually need a functioning payment method for your account. Even to download free apps, to re-download, or to update apps.
You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;
Payment methods that you can use with your Apple Account - Apple Support
Your payment method will only be charged if you buy something.
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
Unable to get free apps without being charged from the App Store
