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Why won’t it let me download apps

i cannot download apps that I’ve downloaded before

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 15, 2022 1:52 PM

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 15, 2022 3:00 PM

See this Apple article:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. Check which payment method you have on file 

 

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


See also -> Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases

Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 15, 2022 3:00 PM in response to Suzanna_Easley

See this Apple article:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. Check which payment method you have on file 

 

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


See also -> Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases

Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases - Apple Support

Why won’t it let me download apps

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