A free app update charged my credit card

Why was I charged for a free app update?

If the charge is approximately $1 it's an authorization hold. Apple does this to verify your iTunes account.
Read here >  iTunes Store & Mac App Store: About credit-card authorization holds

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    on my I-phone when i upadate apps it charges my credit card does it suppose to do like that, because on windows if you update anything it dont charge

    You will only be charged when you purchase an App.  Update on purchased App(s) through your Phone or PC iTunes should not involve any charges.
    However, whenever you do your update over your phone, you are always being asked to login to verify your id but there will not be charge involved.

  • HT2534 I want to use an iTunes gift card as the back up for in app purchases for a so called free app instead of my credit card or having my bank account emptied.

    I want to use an iTunes gift card as the back up for in app purchases for a so called free app instead of my credit card or having my bank account emptied.
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    You can use an iTunes gift card for app, music, movies and other media.To redeem one see:
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  • Every time I try to download a free app it wants my credit card info

    .Every time I try to download a free app it wants my credit card info

    How to Get Apps From the App Store Without a Credit Card
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-get-free-apps-from-the-app-store-without-a- credit-card/
     Cheers, Tom

  • If I download and install free apps it asking for credit card verification. I don't want to give me credit card what to do., If I download and install free apps it asking for credit card verification. I don't want to give me credit card what to do.

    All these days all the free apps I am able to purchase without any difficulty. From today I tried downloading free app it's asking for credit card verification even for free app purchase. In the time of creating the account I have selected None option.
    I even tried creating a new account but the none option in the card details peace is not available.
    You apple iPad support customer care no person is picking the call. 18004250744
    Please help me on this issue.

    You can create an iTune and App Store account without credit card details
    1. Sign out of current Apple ID if you have one (very important)
    2. Go to App Store and select a free app
    3. Tap INSTALL APP
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    5. Confirm Your Country
    6. Agree with Terms and Conditions
    7. Fill in your Apple ID and Password (you must use new Apple ID)
    8. Create and answer your secret question
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    10. Fill in Billing Address
    11. Submit application for new Apple ID
    12. Wait for verification email
    13. When email arrive, verify your account
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  • HT5622 how can i download free apps with out a credit card

    how can i download free apps with out a credit card

    If you only want the free apps, take a look here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
    Read the steps carefully as the order in which you follow them is  critical. Note that you can do this only when creating a new Apple ID. You cannot use an existing ID. 
    You will of course not be able to get anything other than the free apps without entering in some sort of payment method (credit card, prepaid iTunes card, gift certificate, etc.)
    Regards.
    Forum Tip: Since you're new here, you've probably not discovered the Search feature available on every Communities page, but next time, it might save you time (and everyone else from having to answer the same question multiple times) if you search a couple of ways for a topic, both in the relevant forums and in the Apple Knowledge Base, before you post a question.

  • Do app updates reflect on credit card bills?

    I bought apps on AppStore using my mother's credit card and I got scolded for that.
    Now that it has an update, I am uncertain to update it because I'm not sure if it will again reflect to her bills.
    Please advise. Thanks.

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    Application updates are free, so they won't appear in her credit card

  • How can I edit my account to only download free apps without entering a credit card

    How can I edit my account to only download free apps and not enter a credit card?

    The only way to have the "None option is to buy a free app then choose create appleid. Setting up any other way will not have none option. You will need card to continue. You can remove it afterwards in itunes on the computer.
    Itunes>itunes store (on left)>Account (on right)>edit payment info - Set to none.

  • TS3297 I tried to get a free app, I changed my credit card info to a card that is active and now I can't even get free apps, it's telling me I need to verify my info... What's going on??

    I need help I changed my credit card information to a card that active, now I can't even get a free app, it's telling my that I need to verify my information before I can make a purchase.... What's going on and how do I fix it??

    HOW?? That's the million dollar question

  • My Apple ID will not download free apps without entering a credit card.

    When I try to download, it says the ID has not yet been used in iTunes and to review my account.  When I do, it requires a credit card.  There is no 'None' option for payment.  I've searched the message boards and cannot figure out how to get past this.  I should not have to enter a credit card until I want to buy something.  I'd appreciate any suggestions, thanks.

    The only way to have the "None option is to buy a free app then choose create appleid. Setting up any other way will not have none option. You will need card to continue. You can remove it afterwards in itunes on the computer.
    Itunes>itunes store (on left)>Account (on right)>edit payment info - Set to none.

  • Unable to purchase free apps even though no credit card on Apple ID

    Hello
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    Yet when I look at the instructions on how to set up an Apple ID with no credit card, you normally get asked to choose between 'Visa', 'Mastercard', or 'None'. 
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    Now it seems to be 'stuck' in credit-card land.
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    Any help appreciated

    Sorry all - I have solved this already
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1918
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  • Why are free apps asking for my credit card?

    I'm trying to download Pandora or Jango music on my new iphone 4s but each time I click on free-install now, it asks for my credit card info.  What gives?

    Did you try to create an account without using the credit card?
    Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/account/

  • App store charges my credit card even tho I have 49$ balance in my account?

    I just brought my first "valuble" game off the app store and apple didn't took credit off my balance and instead charged me with my credit card. so what, the store balance isn't universal?

    Hmm...thats odd. Store credit is just that. It should be able to be used all over the store. I think that Apple is still working out some of the kinks with the App Store and charging consumers. Call Apple and ask them about it, and if you want, ask them to dispute the charge on your credit card and apply the purchase to your store credits. Or if you really want to, since they messed up, ask for a refund and to keep the app! XD

  • Trying to download a free app and asking for credit card.

    Trying to download free apps on my Iphone, and it always asks for my credit card.
    does this occur to other people, and how can I by pass this.

    If the option for "None" is not present, then there may be a balance due on your account.  There is also a post by another user - mountaingoat girl that may help.  I have a screenshot of her instructions (Credit to her).

  • Why can't I download free apps with out a credit card?

    I'm trying to download free apps on my iPad and the payment verification keeps popping up but the "none" option is no longer there. I really wanna download some apps but I have no credit or debit cards

    Already posted how above.
    Apple ID Support
    http://www.apple.com/support/appleid/
    Creating an account without a credit card
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534
    Frequently asked questions
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
    App store frequently asked questions 
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2001

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