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Can you set up your grandkids I pad so they can download free apps but not anything that costs money

Can you set up iPad where free downloads are ok but not for ones that cost

Posted on Aug 21, 2022 8:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2022 3:18 AM

You 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 

 

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Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 


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Aug 22, 2022 3:18 AM in response to 1031FJT

You 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 ⤵️

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

 


Can you set up your grandkids I pad so they can download free apps but not anything that costs money

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