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what is the problem with my apple id? because I can't re-download or update my apps on my iphone

what is the problem with my apple id? because I can't re-download or update my apps on my iphone

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on May 17, 2022 7:16 PM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 2:25 AM

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

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

https://appleid.apple.com

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

 

Or -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

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

 

See also -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

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)

 

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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May 18, 2022 2:25 AM in response to kylene258

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

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

https://appleid.apple.com

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

 

Or -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

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

 

See also -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

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)

 

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

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


May 18, 2022 5:20 PM in response to kylene258

Is your account disabled?


See the Apple Support article(s) below. 


If you see a message that says 'Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes' - Apple Support.   *


Contact iTunes Support for assistance. See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.   


iTunes Support – world wide   -


Apple Support schedule phone call     -


Billings and Subscriptions   -


Apple on Twitter


If the account isn't disabled.


See the Apple Support article(s) below. 


Apps won’t downloaded.  *


ASC YouTube for what to do if you can’t make a purchase on your iPhone -


App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - If you can't connect   *


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch    *


Try a forced restart. See the section towards the end of the article.


Reset Device. -


If necessary


Hard reset.     -


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from the backup.


Restore to Factory setting.      *


Restore - If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.   *


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.  

what is the problem with my apple id? because I can't re-download or update my apps on my iphone

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