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I can't buy extra storage space for my iCloud account..

Hi All.


I use iTunes 10.5 and ios 5. My iCloud space is mostly full. I have been trying to purchase the 10GB extra space since yesterday but it keeps on giving me an error message (An unknown error has occurred).


I tried over my iPhone, iPad, and Windows 7 iCloud Control Panel. Failed each time, several times.


Please assist.


Regards,


Jaber

iPhone 4, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 14, 2011 10:57 AM

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Oct 20, 2011 1:14 PM in response to idilfrombrooklyn

Just in case it helps others: I managed to increase my storage on icloud after I realized a peculiar thing... On my itunes account the initial of my middle name wasn't shown, while it is on my credit card. So I update my information on itunes and that sloved the problem (I was at last able to buy more storage for icloud). The peculiar thing is that I have had this disconnect in my name between itunes and my credit card for years, and it never prevented me from buying music and apps .... Anyways, hope it will help others!

Oct 31, 2011 11:45 AM in response to idilfrombrooklyn

I cannot purchase additional storage in iCloud using my iTunes Account even though I have $30 US Dollars Available in my iTunes Account as a result of having used a $50 Gift Card.


The interface does not work and results in an "unknown error" message. Please fix this. iCloud looks like a good service and I want to use it. But seriously, come on man.

Nov 9, 2011 10:13 AM in response to ACT-mhar

UPDATE: I followed the suggestion from GNIOU and checked out my credit card information on iTunes. Everything was correct but I decided to erase it all and re enter everything. IT WORKED. I just upgraded to an extra 20GB and now I can backup both my devices. Apple was no help with this issue and I'm sure they have their hands full so I was happy that this trick worked. Everyone should try it because you know if you leave it up to apple it will be next year before its solved

Dec 27, 2011 4:45 PM in response to JaberM

Its not if you use Credir Card or Credit, its the Apple ID used for the cloud and the information no recorded correctly.


I had the same issue, went to the PC system tray applet (iCloud) and went to buy storage. It asked me to fill in address and credit card information. Everytime it error with "Cant perform that fucntion"


I found to fix the issue goto (My Apple ID):


https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/71/wo/9UWOZj6zVrfmQQC O5j0qnM/12.0.29.145.1.0.8


and enter your address details, phone number, etc using this page and save.


Then repeat the process from the PC system try applet and the address information is their and all I had to do was add credit card information and it WORKED !!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 22, 2012 4:55 PM in response to JaberM

Hi all,


I have the final answer to the problem.

I contacted apple support, and they said to me what i already thought, that you can't buy extra storage for iCloud if you don't have a valid payment method linked to your account. As in a valid credit card registred on the same name and address as your iTunes account.


Hope this info helps you all!

Aug 17, 2012 6:32 AM in response to listen2u57

I am using a valid credit card, the same card used to purchase apps, movies, books and music without any problems, and i am unable to upgrade/purchase more space on icloud. i repeatedly get an error message saying my account has been disabled. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. i CLOUD SHOULD BE RENAMED i NIGHTMARE!


Furthermore, in contacting support, the only course of action is via email. Come on now!!!! Now that Apple products are in our lives 24/7/365, it seems they are divorcing themselves from the responsibility such intrusion demands.

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