Software update with gift card

Hello everybody.
I have an iTunes Music Card of $25 bucks (my aunt brought me as I asked her to) and I want to update my iPod Touch (2G) to the Software Version 3.0 which is priced at $9.99
I have no payment method registered in my iTunes account.
Can I redeem the code in the music card and use the $25 to pay the Software Update?

Yes, it can be used to charge the iTunes account and buy the Software Update. Now I know it.

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It keeps asking me for my credit card information even though I have a balance of 15.00$. Does anyone know why this is happening?

I suspect you live in Canada. iTunes gift cards can only be used for music & video in Canada. Apps need a credit card.

Setting up two iPod Touches on one account with gift cards for app and in-app purchases

I have multiple devices on one account - 2 iPod classics, one iPhone 3G and two recently acquired iPod Touches for my 8 year old boys. They want to make in-app purchases (for Dragonville). They each have their own gamecenter ID. I want to set up each of them with gift cards for their purchases. Is this possible?
If not, what is the recommended approach to manage all devices in one place while allowing individual devices to have a seperate payment mechanism?
Thanks.

I recommend that you
Create a NEW account/ID for her using these instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions. Many do not and if you do not you will not get the None option. You must use an email address that you have not used with Apple before. Make sure you specify a birthdate that results in being at least 13 years old
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
More details of how:
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help-tips-tricks/how-to-get-free-apps-from-the-app-stor e-without-a-credit-card/
Use the new ID on her iPod but only for:
Settings>Messages>Send and Receive
Settings>FaceTime
Settings>GameCenter
and Settings>iCloud if you want her to have separate Contacts Calendar and some other things.
Continue to use the same/common Apple ID for Settings>iTunes and App stores so you can share purchases.
To make sure you only sync the media yoo want, configure iTunes syncing so that only checked media is synced to the idevices.
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
Also see:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer

HT1918 The cc on my acct doesn't have the $ to buy an app that I want but my account has $50.00 credit. Why can't I purchase the app with gift card?

The cc on my acct doesn't have the $ to buy an app that I want but my account has $50.00 credit. Why can't I purchase the app with gift card?

It says there is a problem with my payment information and prompts me to change payment info but I am only able to change it to another type of cc not gift card balance

I have apple id but in this week i see this error : you must verify your payment info befor you can make purchases. please help me. i have not credit card but i buying apps with gift card. please help me

i have apple id but in this week i see this error : you must verify your payment info befor you can make purchases. please help me. i have not credit card but i buying apps with gift card. please help me

Why do you keep making multiple posts with this issue? You have now posted it three times in the last hour and have two different people helping you in two different threads!
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18606895
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18606685
This is bad internet manners.

Trying to buy app with gift card. says card was already redeemed? my acco unt shows $100 balance.

Trying to buy app with gift card. The Mac app store says card was already redeemed. But my account shows still $100 balance. ???

Refresh issue. Sign out and back in again.

Connection issue with Gift Card

Hi everybody,
I have a problem when trying to connect to iTunes Store to redeem a gift card. Whenever I push button "use code" (please apologize for translation: I'm using the italian version), I get a message saying that iTunes Store could be busy and I should verify Internet connection.
But when I run iTunes Diagnostics everything is OK.
The issue won't happen (I think) if I buy a song normally.
I'm using the newest version of iTunes (7.3.1.3) and I've de-activate Widnows Firewall but the problem still occurs.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you in advance
Riccardo

Hello there sam234,
Gift cards are always awesome to purchase, and even better to receive! I’m sad to hear that you seem to be having continued issues with one you may have purchased from us. Generally speaking, we can usually resolve the issues with gift cards, especially if they are Best Buy gift cards.
That being said, I am sending you a private message to gather further details about the $50 gift card you seem to be having troubles with. You may check your private messages by signing into the forum and clicking the envelope icon in the top right corner of the page.
Sincerely,
Tasha|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
Private Message

Software Update with AOL

When I try to use Software Update with an AOL connection, MacOS shuts down all other applications when it starts to update. (I know doing update with TCP/IP will take forever, but it's the only option) Is there any way to do this?

Hi Again SnuffysPaw!
You can download any update, you may need, from Apple - Support - Downloads, on any computer, and then burn to a CD for use on your iMac.
Do you have any friends or relatives with a High-Speed Connection?
Visit your local Public Library.
Some bookstores & internet cafes have High-Speed connections. Do you have access to a portable computer?
If you take a blank CD to a local Apple Store, they may let you download the updates there. They may even do it for you.
Good Luck!
ali b

Can you buy from iTunes with gift cards rather than use a credit card?

I have given my 17 year old nephew an ipod for his birthday and as he doesn't have a credit card can he use gift cards to buy from the iTunes store without one? Do you have to have a credit card to open an iTunes account? I wanted to give him a gift card to start him off with the iPod as he doesn't have many cd's to load on to it.

Yes, he can create an account and make purchases with gift card.
When he gets the gift card, have him open the iTunes store and click on Redeem at the top right under *Quick links*.
Input the card number then select *Create new account*.
Input the personal info and when it gets to credit card info, select None.

How to verify billing information when you are under aged and did not put a credit card in cause you only buy with gift cards?! HELP

Hi Everyone.
My sister and I have been having problems with our ipods. We both have the touch and because our dad bought both our ipods and our ipods were under the same name it was starting to sync eachothers music to each ipod instead of seperate. we also wanted to use 2 different credit cards. so we thought the best solution would be to just create her, her own account. Everything went smoothly and i realized there was an option to not add a credit card, being that shes under aged and only buys with gift cards anyway. Now im struggling because i entered her gift cards into her acount and every time she goes to buy a song it says confirm or varify billing information. I have tried re entering her account info, i tried adding a credit card, ive tried several things and it is not allowing me to varify the account and will tell me that my requist is unavailable at this time....
does anyone know how to fix this problem soo she can buy songs
THANKS

You have to follow the instructions here and use an email address that you have not yet used with Apple before.
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card

How can I change the payment method to None with gift card balance.

How can I change the payment method to None with gift card balance?
I already have an Apple ID account with no credit card but when I try to log in download free app it says Apple ID has not been used in iTunes store please review your account and it appears the billing info and there's no none in the option..how can I solve this so that I can used my Apple ID and can download free apps?

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Unable to purchase Application/Games with gift card.

Hello, recently I purchased a 20$ gift card for itunes with the intent to buy applications and games for my Ipod touch 8g. But, when I tried to buy super monkey ball I entered my account information and then I entered it again, But this time it took me to a billing info page. There was no payment type option for "Gift Card" so I selected the option 'none'. After I clicked done, all it did was bring me to the page I was at previously, and nothing happened. No money was charged to my account or anything, I even tried it on my Ipod touch's wi-fi and a message came up saying 'You need a method of payment to purchas thise item. Go to the itunes store on your computer and update your info'. I know for a fact that I had 20$ in my account but for some reason I just can't buy any apps or games. I hope this isn't a decision apple made to shut out gift card users from buying applications and games for some reason.

Only thing you can do is contact iTS support and ask for a refund.
Or ask some Canadian gov't consumer place why it's this way and why it changed?
Anyway use the Contact Us button here
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/giftcard/
That page doesn't mention buying apps, so I don't think Apple is deliberately misleading...maybe when v7.7 was released and games are now listed under applications, some Canadian cross-border law for software went into effect. I know when I used to ship software to Canada in a previous life, it took way longer to clear customs than other packages.
What did it say on the actual gift card?
*+What can I buy with an iTunes Gift Card or iTunes Gift Certificate?+*
+iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Gift Certificates can be used to purchase music, videos, TV shows, and audio books from the iTunes Store. At this time, iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Gift Certificates are not accepted for online Apple Store purchases.+

Software updates for wrong card?

My system profiler lists my graphics chipset model as NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 yet software update is telling me to download the firmware update for the ATI Radeon HD 4850. I'm confused. Which card do I have? Can't find a reference to the ATI card anywhere on my 24" 2.93 GHz Core 2 Duo iMac and can't believe it'd install if it were the wrong one but.........

That link (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237) certainly appears to suggest that the Firmware update might apply to most early 2009 iMacs.
However the release notes for the update state:-
"This update fixes intermittent system freeze issues for iMac computers with ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics and fixes wake-from-sleep issues in Boot Camp."
They also state:-
"After the firmware is successfully applied to your Mac, your Boot ROM Version will be: 
IM91.008D.B08"
The release notes therefore seem to point just to those machines with the Radeon card which unfortunately was the cause of the confusion in the first place.
I think that Apple needs to issue a definitive answer by way of amending the Software Update and Stand Alone download release notes that clears up the issue once and for all Also, if appropriate, they should stop the update appearing in Software Update on iMacs without the Radeon HD4850 graphics card.

Can't pay for mp3's with gift card?

My son has an iPod and he recently received a gift card for Christmas. He redeemed the gift card ($25) and can pay for Apps and download them from the App store and it deducts the amount from his positive balance but when he purchases music it charges my credit card they have on file instead of the gift card????

Me neither
My point being it is not explicitly mentioned in the FAQ:
What can I buy with an iTunes Gift Card or iTunes Gift Certificate?
iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Gift Certificates can be used to purchase music, videos,
TV shows, and audio books from the iTunes Store. At this time, iTunes Gift Cards
and iTunes Gift Certificates are not accepted for online Apple Store purchases.
They should update the document.

Can I pay for Movie Rentals with Gift Card?

Can I use Gift Card(s) to pay for movie rentals?

Me neither
My point being it is not explicitly mentioned in the FAQ:
What can I buy with an iTunes Gift Card or iTunes Gift Certificate?
iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes Gift Certificates can be used to purchase music, videos,
TV shows, and audio books from the iTunes Store. At this time, iTunes Gift Cards
and iTunes Gift Certificates are not accepted for online Apple Store purchases.
They should update the document.

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