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prodigy10

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Jul 11, 2008
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i was wondering if you need a credit card to download the free apps for iphone 3g because when i go try to make an account it keeps asking for a credit card and dont think i should need to add one to download something free
 

BlueKari

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Jul 9, 2008
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It's been a long while since I set up my iTunes account. When I first set it up I put my card number in there, so it would bill me appropriately for what I buy. I'm assuming they just want that info in there in case you do try to buy something? :confused:

If you feel unsafe putting your info in there, I've had an account with them for a while and have never had any problems at all with being billed for anything that I didn't agree to buy. ;)
 

Darth.Titan

macrumors 68030
Oct 31, 2007
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You have to have a credit card on file in order to open an account with the iTunes Store. You need an account with the iTunes Store to download free apps.
Therefore you need a credit card to download free apps. A little weird, but that's just the way it is.
 

The General

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Jul 7, 2006
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i was wondering if you need a credit card to download the free apps for iphone 3g because when i go try to make an account it keeps asking for a credit card and dont think i should need to add one to download something free

Looks like you won't be installing apps then!

Good day to you, sir. :)
 
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