HT5312 Why do we need to answer security questions to buy and download stuff in the first place!? All it does is make everything more complicated, not to mention that it's compleatly unessecery. The password is just fine.

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They are there for security e.g. if somebody gets access to your iTunes account then they won't be able to buy content from your account on their own computer without being able to answer to your questions.
You should be only be asked for their answers on the first purchase on a computer or device.

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HT201363 Why do I need to answer security question if I have an iTunes card

Why do I have to answer security question if I redeem money with iTunes card ......

just the first time to make sure its you. if you need em reset call apple at 1-800-694-7466
Peace, Clyde

HT5312 why do i have to answer security question when i make purchases on itunes store?

why do i have to answer security question when i buy songs on the itunes store because it's saying that if i do not answer the questions right now then it will lock my itunes account

You need to contact Apple to get the questions reset. Click here, phone them, and ask for the Account Security team, or fill out and submit this form.
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Why am I asked to answer security questions when I haven't set up the answers

I want to download some apps but get asked some stupid security questions that I didn't set up so don't have the answers for. How do I reset the questions? Or get rid of them?

If you dont have a rescue email for your account, you'll need to contact the Apple Support to reset them for you.
Go to this link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
Click on: Start your support request online next to your country.
Under "Other Apple ID Topics"
Select: Forgotten Apple ID security questions
Click "Continue".
On the next page, you will be given the options to "Talk to Apple Support Now" or "Call Apple Support Later" or "Schedule a call", please choose the option that works best for you.
If you schedule a call you will receive a call back from the Account Security team, you just need to leave your contact information and preferred time to receive a call back.
Cheers

HT5312 why do you have to answer security questions to reset them, if you don't know your security questions how are you able to reset them?

I don't understand this. Why can't you send an email to reset the questions or give you the answers?

The Three Best Alternatives for Security Questions and Rescue Mail
    1. Use Apple's Express Lane.
          Go to https://expresslane.apple.com ; click 'See all products and services' at the
          bottom of the page. In the next page click 'More Products and Services, then
          'Apple ID'. In the next page select 'Other Apple ID Topics' then 'Forgotten Apple
          ID security questions' and click 'Continue'. Please be patient waiting for the return
          phone call. It will come in time depending on how heavily the servers are being hit.
     2. Call Apple Support in your country: Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support or
          Apple ID- Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security. Ask to speak to
          Account Security.
     3. Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.
How to Manage your Apple ID: Manage My Apple ID

Why do I have to answer security questions every time I download an app

Not sure why I have to answer my security questions every time I try to download an app? How do I change that setting?

Contact iTunes
Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us
To reset the them:
From a Kappy post
The Three Best Alternatives for Security Questions and Rescue Mail
   1. Use Apple's Express Lane.
          Go to https://expresslane.apple.com ; click 'See all products and services' at the
          bottom of the page. In the next page click 'More Products and Services, then
          'Apple ID'. In the next page select 'Other Apple ID Topics' then 'Forgotten Apple
          ID security questions' and click 'Continue'. Please be patient waiting for the return
          phone call. It will come in time depending on how heavily the servers are being hit.
     2. Call Apple Support in your country: Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support or
          Apple ID- Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security. Ask to speak to
          Account Security.
     3. Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.
How to Manage your Apple ID: Manage My Apple ID

I go onto manage account to change the security questions because I've forgotten them but to get onto the security section i need to answer security questions. What do I do???

I go onto manage account to change the security questions because I've forgotten them but to get onto the security section i need to answer security questions. What do I do???

Ok, so I had the same problem. What you should do is, call the
Apple Technical Support number: (44) 0844 209 0611
And ask for the Account Security Team. This worked for me.

Redeemed an iTunes gift card. New computer, need to answer security questions. Forgot answers, tried to reset them, but the reset email is being sent to an email that is deactivated. HELP.

Redeemed an iTunes gift card. New computer, need to answer security questions. Forgot answers, tried to reset them, but the reset email is being sent to an email that is deactivated. HELP.

You need to contact Apple to get the questions reset. Click here, phone them, and ask for the Account Security team, or fill out and submit this form.
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Why do I have to answer security questions

Why do I have to answer security questions? I made this account like 3 years ago and i dont remember the answers

You need to ask Apple to reset your security questions; ways of contacting them include clicking here and picking a method for your country, phoning AppleCare and asking for the Account Security team, and filling out and submitting this form.
They wouldn't be security questions if they could be bypassed without Apple verifying your identity.
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HT201363 i have never set up security questions and Itunes is asking me to answer security questions. I have no idea what the answers to the questions it is asking me. Now I cannot purchase anything from Itunes. I have had my account for years. What do I

i have never set up security questions and Itunes is asking me to answer security questions. I have no idea what the answers to the questions it is asking me. Now I cannot purchase anything from Itunes. I have had my account for years. What do I do ?

Dude same here

I just downloaded face time and I can hear the othe person just fine but they cannot hear me. But when I play music they can hear music. what is the problem and gow do i fix it?

i just downloaded face time and I can hear the othe person just fine but they cannot hear me. But when I play music they can hear music. what is the problem and gow do i fix it?

Test your microphone in the Sound preference pane.

My ipod touch needed to be updated so I did and now it won't turn on all it does is show the itunes icon and says toconnect it to itunes so I did and let it be updated and now it wont turn on and I tried resetting but nothing changed.

My ipod touch needed to be updated so I did and now it won't turn on all it does is show the itunes icon and says toconnect it to itunes so I did and let it be updated and now it wont turn on and I tried resetting but nothing changed.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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HT1689 me and my husband both have iphones 4 on the same itunes account but he cannot purchase anything cuz it keeps sayin its a new device and he needs to answer security questions.the questions are not what we set up the acct with. help!

My husband and I both have i phone 4 on the same itune acct but his phone is saying its a new device and will not let him buy anything off of our acct without answering security questions. these questions are not the ones we set up the acct with. my iphone device is not having this problem. Help!

I don't know if I'm asking this all in a way that can be understood? Thanks ED3K, however that part I do understand (in the link you provided!)
What I need to know is "how" I can separate or rather create another Apple ID for my son-who is currently using "my Apple ID?" If there is a way to let him keep "all" his info on his phone (eg-contacts, music, app's, etc.) without doing a "reset?') Somehow I need to go into his phone's setting-create a new Apple ID and possibly a new password so he can still use our combined iCloud & Itunes account?
Also then letting me take back my Apple ID & password, but again allowing us (my son and I) to use the same iCloud & Itunes account? Does that make more sense??? I'm sincerely trying to get this cleared up once and for all----just need guidance from someone who has a true understanding of the whole Apple iCloud/Itunes system!
Thanks again for "anyone" that can help me!!!

I have an iPod 5th generation and it is my second iPod but when I try to buy a song it says I need to answer security questions but they are ones I don't recognize or know the awnser to!! Help!!

My second iPod is a 5th generation and when I try to buy something it says it needs make sure I am who I say I am and it makes me answer security questions. But the problem is I don't know the answers to them. I did not choose them. And if I can't find an answer I can't buy anything!!! Help!!!!

You need to log in to your Apple ID and change you security questions. Take a look at this link, http://www.apple.com/support/appleid/

Why do i have to answer security questions to get an app when i have a 15 dollar gift card entered?

I want to get my grandson this app called tararria for 5 dollars with the gift card money please help me

It is to ensure the security of your account. So someone does not steal your money.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312
-If you established a rescue email address, there will be a link on the "Passwords & Security" page of id.apple.com. Clicking the link will send the reset to your rescue email address (NOTE: This is not the same address as your Apple ID email)
-If there is no link on the page, then you didn't establish a rescue email address. Contact AppleCare at 800.694.7466 (If you are in the US), and ask for account security. You will need to answer some questions to verify your identity, AND you will need access to a computer to generate a temporary support pin.
-If you are not in the US, click http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699 - Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
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HT5312 Why do we need to answer security questions to buy and download stuff in the first place!? All it does is make everything more complicated, not to mention that it's compleatly unessecery. The password is just fine.

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