Why i need to pay when i download a free app?

Why i need to pay when i download a free app?

You don't.
Some free apps have in-app purchases for which charges are made.

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  • Why do I need a credit card to download a free app?

    Why do I suddenly need a credit card to download a free app? Is this something new or are we somehow getting hacked?

    This is nothing new. A valid form of payment is required unless you originally set up your Apple ID to not require a credit card. Check your Apple ID account. Maybe the expiration date ID past.

  • I have bought an app on my mac, but it has iPad edition, do I need to pay, if I download the same app for iPad?

    I have bought an app on my mac, but it has iPad edition, do I need to pay, if I download the same app for iPad?

    Yes, unless the iOS version is explicitly marked as free. Mac OS X and iOS versions of the same application are separate products.
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  • HT4623 When i download any free app from the appstore a message is appearing verification required what must i do

    When i download any free app from the appstore a message is appearing verification required what must i do???

    You need to view your iTunes account and make sure you have a valid payment method in the account. Unless you initially setup the account without a credit card you need a valid payment method even for free apps.
    iTunes Store: Changing Account Information

  • Y is it when I try to download something that cost and I have  the right money it says that I don't but when I download a free app it lets me can you help?

    Y is it when I try to download something that cost and I have  the right money it says that I don't but when I download a free app it lets me can you help?

    Readers here are other Users like you.  You need Apple Customer Service. call them.

  • How to verify my account it always says when i downloaded a free app it says i did not alreadyverify

    ow to verify my account it always says when i downloaded a free app it says i did not alreadyverify

    Did you successfully verify yur account as asked in the message? To verify:
    How do I verify my Apple ID by email?
    Simply follow the link in the verification email that says "Verify Now." Sign in with your current Apple ID and password, then click Verify Address. You can also verify by signing in at My Apple ID. You'll receive an email prompting you to verify.

  • What data from my iPhone gets sent to Apple and Developers when I download a "FREE" app, and when I purchase an app?

    I would like to know what data is sent to a developer, and to Apple, whenver I download a FREE app from the AppStore, and also what additional data is sent once I decide to purchase the app.
    I understand that I have to explicitly allow access to an for certain features (ie Motion or Contact(s) data), but does this also mean that this data is being transmitted to the developer? And when I sign up to an app's subscription service, like FourSquare, am I identified by name or just by my Apple device identifier?
    And, finally, does Apple actually restrict/prevent an app from abusing information available or do they just trust the developer to adhere to policy?
    Thanks for your input,
    Rupe

    this is hard to answer but what I know is that:
    if you download a free / paid app, Apple makes sure that the app is not going to harm your device by checking the codes do not have viruses/malwares.
    However, when it comes to your data, it is hard not to be controlled by Apple . That is why you have to read the privacy policy of each app BEFORE downloading into your device e.g: you download Facebook app, it can read your IP address and estimate your location even if you turn the GPS off. some apps run in the background and obtain your pictures if you allow these apps to gain access into your pictures..... etc
    Apple helps you to be in control of your device and data by many methods , but it is your responsibility to keep your data safe as well , by reading about the developers of your app and what kind of info it is collecting by reading privacy policy.
    Talking about this need lot of words to explain so I tried to summarise the point

  • I have ipod 1st generation,  need instructions on how to download the free apps on the itunes.

    Need instructions on downloading a free app from itunes to my ipod touch 1st generation

    You need at least software version 2 to use apps
    Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)

  • Why does Apple charge USD1.00 for downloading a FREE app like Hay Day on App Store?

    I just found out that Apple charged my credit card for USD1.00 for downloading a FREE app like Hay Day on my iPad. At first when I sign in using my Apple ID, I it prompted me my credit card information. I thought it was just for verification purpose only. Later today, I received atext message from my bank telling me that Apple has charged USD1.00 on my credit card. Apple... Please explain!

    They don't.   Please see the document here >>>>>>>
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3702
    As you can see, it will never actually be charged.

  • When i download a free app it says i gotta pay?HELP

    I have never had this problem before but when i go to Top 25 on my ipod touch then click Top free i download an app and it says i must have a credit card im only 13 and mum doesnt trust giving her credit card number away on the computer or devices so dont bother saying that.When i signed up for apple id i just click i didnt have a credit card.My sisters dont have this problem its only me.Help?

    With a normal iTumes account, a valid payment method is required even for free apps and app updates.  Yu can purchases and redeem an iTunes gift card into your account.  Also, you can create a new iTunes account that is only good for free apps by following these instructions:
    Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card

  • HT4461 How come is my credit card charged for money when I download a free app in Apple store?

    I downloaded the app from US Apple store, while my credit card is issued in China. Is that the reason? Otherwise, I am a little worried. Should I belive in the free app any more?

    iTunes & Mac App Store Authorization Holds -
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3702

  • I'm trying to download a FREE app on my iphone4s and the billing information thing keeps popping up. It wasn't doing that yesterday. What should I do? Idk why I need that info when the app is free

    I'm trying to download a FREE app and the billing info thing keeps popping up. It wasn't doing that yesterday. Now I can't even download anything. What should I do ? Idk why I need thus info when the app is free

    You must have a payment method in your iTunes account, even for free content. It is used to verify your identity. See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 for information on how to create a billing method if you don't have a credit card.

  • Why when i want to download a free app from app store it asks for my apple id and when i give my apple id it then says "this apple id has not yet been used in the itunes store". i dont even know what that means and it will this happen everytime?

    why when i want to download a free app from app store it asks for my apple id and when i give my apple id it then says "this apple id has not yet been used in the itunes store". i dont even know what that means and it will this happen everytime?

    If you are within 14 days of purchase you can still return the iPhone and get the phone that suits your needs, however, I think you will find that no matter which phone you get the content provider will want to know how you are going to pay for future purchases. For Android phones it is Google, and they will certainly want to know.
    To create an Apple account without a credit card see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

  • HT5035 Why, when trying to download a "free" app from iTunes after it say's, "this apple id hasn't been used with the iTunes store" does it keep asking for credit card info???

    This is so frustrating! I have an itunes store account, etc. I lost all my info when I had to "restore" my iphone.
    I wasn't able to do the "restore" until recently, gosh it was about 6mos or more ago when my iphone died...
    So, as I get older I am having memory problems and haven't been able to access my itunes account.
    Obviously when I did the "restore" on my iphone I lost all my info with it... So, wanting to use my iphone for
    music, games, etc. I had to create a new apple id, fine, but when I wanted to download a "free" app it says
    my apple id hasn't been used with itunes so it keeps asking for credit card info.
    I do not remember ever having to have a credit card before!
    I am so frustrated... First it was not being able to access my account then having to create a new one, fine!
    But now I can't download "free" content without credit card information!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! UGH!!!!!!!
    Please, can anyone help...?!?
    Sincerely,
    "Distressed"

    If you are within 14 days of purchase you can still return the iPhone and get the phone that suits your needs, however, I think you will find that no matter which phone you get the content provider will want to know how you are going to pay for future purchases. For Android phones it is Google, and they will certainly want to know.
    To create an Apple account without a credit card see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

  • HT201303 Why do I have to put my debit card information when I sign in to download a free app from the App Store? This was not required before. It started happening like 2 weeks ago.

    Why do I have to put my debit card information when I sign in to download a free app from the App Store? This was not required before. It started happening like 2 weeks ago.

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