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Can’t download free apps

I can’t download any apps and I don’t have any open subscription

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 8, 2023 2:37 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 2:50 PM

1.

You can download free apps, but you need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

As long as you only download free apps, it costs nothing.

Then your payment method remains intact.

If you are going to download a free app, there is a possibility to purchase the 'better' version, for example from a free version to pro version.

But that is not mandatory.

However, with the free version there is an advertisement.

Use your Apple ID balance as default payment, then it is up to you whether you use it or not.

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

Your payment method is actually a kind of deposit, if you buy something, it will be charged.


2.

If you don't have a credit card or don't want to use a credit card, you can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method.

See -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)


When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


(1)

See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2)

See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


See also -> App Store & iTunes gift card: Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK)

  • Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed.

 

Also read the articles below ⤵️

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

  • You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can't redeem it in the App Store in the United States.


About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

 




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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 8, 2023 2:50 PM in response to liah194

1.

You can download free apps, but you need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

As long as you only download free apps, it costs nothing.

Then your payment method remains intact.

If you are going to download a free app, there is a possibility to purchase the 'better' version, for example from a free version to pro version.

But that is not mandatory.

However, with the free version there is an advertisement.

Use your Apple ID balance as default payment, then it is up to you whether you use it or not.

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

Your payment method is actually a kind of deposit, if you buy something, it will be charged.


2.

If you don't have a credit card or don't want to use a credit card, you can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method.

See -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)


When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


(1)

See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2)

See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


See also -> App Store & iTunes gift card: Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK)

  • Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed.

 

Also read the articles below ⤵️

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

  • You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can't redeem it in the App Store in the United States.


About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

 




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