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iPhone 12 - Apps Won't Update & Can't Download New Apps

I have an iphone 12. For the past few days I have been unable to update my apps, although one did get updated. As a result I am also not able to use some of the existing apps on my iphone.

Posted on Apr 30, 2022 8:13 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2022 9:27 AM

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

Check which payment method you have on file

See the following Apple articles:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

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209,265 points

Apr 30, 2022 9:27 AM in response to Shammah2020

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

Check which payment method you have on file

See the following Apple articles:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

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iPhone 12 - Apps Won't Update & Can't Download New Apps

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