"This apple ID has not yet been used with the app store."

Hello. I've created an Apple ID accout on the apple.com website so I can use the app store to update or download apps. However, when I tried to do that, the app store displayed a message saying, "This apple ID has not yet been used with the app store." To quote http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2589, "If you already have an Apple ID, you can easily use it at the iTunes Store or Mac App Store. You already have an Apple ID if you bought something at the Apple Store, registered your product online, or used the My Apple ID page." I am very confused, because I know for sure that I have bought a MacBook Pro (10.8.4) in Hong Kong some weeks ago. Here is a procedure of my attempt to get XCode:

1. I wish to get XCode

User uploaded file

2. I enter my Apple ID and password just as I do to log in to apple.com

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3. ???

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So what is the meaning behind this? Do I restart my computer? Is it because I bought my MacBook Pro in Hong Kong that I must register an Apple ID in the Hong Kong Apple website (which, in my personal opinion, is a bit absurd)? What do I do? Please help.

Many thanks.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Sep 18, 2013 4:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2015 6:15 PM

I went through same process. Apparently you cannot go in without giving your credit card information. So here is one trick.


Go in with your original id when it asks for review.

Enter your card information and create the account

Open itunes and go in to your account.

Your card will be mentioned there. Edit information and remove card.


Card information is not saved anymore and account is created. No need to do anything else.


Change or remove your payment information from your iTunes Store account (Apple ID) - Apple Support

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Jun 20, 2017 8:05 AM in response to bzischarles

I had this problem and none of the solutions posted worked. I finally was able to resolve this issue by finding another newer/up to date mac. I created a new user on this mac and signed in with my apple id. I think downloaded an app on this machine just to test. Then on my out of date mac I opened the App Store went to Store -> Sign In... This allowed me to download without doing any "Review" option.

Oct 28, 2017 1:57 PM in response to bzischarles

I had this same problem when trying to sign into the App Store. Clicking review and going through the process in the App Store yields no results because it will say your apple id is already registered (it doesn't make sense because it is a bug).


FIX: What worked for me was opening iTunes and attempting to sign in. Here I was prompted with the same message, however this time I was able to put in my billing information without card info and my account became usable on iTunes and the App Store. Hope this helps.

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