Unable to update free apps without payment method on iPhone

That’s all the information I have, I’m using an iPhone and it’s about every app on my phone 31 I believe and that would cause me to have to get rid of my iPhone and choose a different step to take



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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 9, 2025 9:34 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2025 9:40 PM

Sorry, but if you are being prompted to add a payment method, there is no “workaround” to avoid doing so.


See your options detailed in these articles:


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple Account - Apple Support


If you need to change or update your Apple Account payment method - Apple Support





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Mar 22, 2025 12:58 PM in response to mjolcrader73

Why is it impossible to update all my FREE apps unless I add a payment method? What’s app telegram next door etc. all need updating and all say it’s free so myself i feel like I’m being forced to add a payment method!🤬! I paid over a thousand dollars for my iPhone and soon it will be worthless to me because every time I try to update my apps that in Bold letters say it’s free but when I try to update my app it says I must tap continue and then my password for apple and then it says I must add payment method which means I have to give my card and all it’s information which means I have no option but to add information I don’t want to give because I’m not buying ANYTHING!!!!! It’s FREE! That’s not right! I might as well just throw my phone in the lake and go offline!

Apr 5, 2025 6:13 AM in response to mjolcrader73

Hello~ You can let Apple know your thoughts by clicking on below…


Product Feedback - Apple


Remember…we are your fellow forum members and are not privy to Apple’s decision making processes. We all must abide by those decisions just as you do. I must respectfully say that throwing your iPhone in the lake and going offline will not change anything at all. Take care.


~Katana-San~

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