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Why can’t I download apps on my phone? Even the free apps won’t download

My phone won’t let me download any apps on my phone even the free ones

Posted on Mar 24, 2018 5:35 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2018 7:34 PM

iTunes requires you to have a valid payment method to be able to download any app, even free ones. You are going to have to fix your payment method. See this for help. If your payment method is declined, or you have a billing issue with a previous purchase in the iTunes Store - Apple Sup…

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Jun 16, 2018 3:00 PM in response to King_Penguin

I also am unable to download apps just on my iPhone6s, I have the cloud download symbol showing I have purchased it, but it will not download. My account and payment information is current, I don't get any error messages except when I click on the cloud, it tells me I have already purchased it and it will now download. It doesn't, just cycles back to the cloud download symbol. I don't have this problem with my older iPad, just the phone. And the support chat link isn't working today. I need one of these apps to install some home hardware and sync it all. TIA!

Why can’t I download apps on my phone? Even the free apps won’t download

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