HT1491 why everytime i try to download a free app on the iphone, i have to give my payment info before making the purchase?

Question

I not longer able to download free apps for my iphone 4, without giving my payment information. Why is this happening?

Answer 1

Hi imagirltrucker,
Not sure if this is an iCloud issue. If it is, the instructions to fix that are below. But wanted to make sure about something first:
When you say your changed your user name on your Apple ID, you mean you went into your Apple ID and clicked on Edit to change it, right? You didn't create a brand new Apple ID, did you? If you did create a brand new Apple ID, then post back and I will let you know what you need to do. If, you just changed it, then follow the instructions below.
You are going to need to follow the instructions below to get your iCloud account updated with your new Apple ID:
1.     Log into Manage your Apple ID, and change your Apple ID back to the old one that is still showing on iCloud (this is temporary - you do not need to verify it). Once you have changed it, simply save - do not verify the old email address.
2.     Go into Settings>iCloud on your device and scroll down to the bottom to delete the iCloud account. When it asks for a password, type in your current Apple ID password.
3.     Go back into Manage your Apple ID and change your Apple ID back to the new one.
4.     Go back into Settings>iCloud on your device and sign onto iCloud with your new Apple ID.
5.     Also make sure you have signed out the old ID in Settings>iTunes&App Store. If you have not, sign out that old ID and sign in with the new one.
That should resolve your issue!
Cheers,
GB