How to Bypass iPhone Verification When Installing Free Apps

Experiencing the "Verification Required" notification each time you attempt to download an application from the App Store can be quite irritating, particularly when the app is free. Below are the steps to eliminate those bothersome verification notifications on your iPhone.

 1. Add or Update Your Apple ID Payment Method

Outdated or expired payment methods linked to your Apple ID may cause the "Verification Required" alert to appear. This issue can also arise if you have not included any payment methods in your Apple ID.

Thus, updating or adding your payment method details is an effective first step. Please follow these instructions:

  1  Launch the Settings application on your iPhone and select your Apple ID name located at the top.
  2  Navigate to Payment & Shipping and then select your existing payment method. If you have not configured any payment methods, click on Add Payment Method.
 3   Confirm your card number, expiration date, and billing information. Utilize the Edit option in the upper-right corner to modify any necessary details.
  4   Choose Remove Payment Method if the current payment method is no longer valid. Afterward, return to the previous menu to add a new payment method.

 

After you have added or updated your payment method, proceed to the App Store and attempt to download an app to your iPhone once more.

2. Verify for Any Failed or Pending App Store Purchases

In the event that you have outstanding payments, possibly due to a subscription or in-app purchases, you might see the "Verification Required" message when trying to install free applications. To resolve this issue, it is necessary to check for any failed or pending App Store purchases and finalize them. Here is the procedure to follow:

  1  Launch the Settings application on your iPhone and select your Apple ID name located at the top.
  2  Navigate to Media & Purchases and choose View Account from the menu that appears.
  3  Tap on Purchase History, search for any unpaid or failed transactions, and complete them.

 Have problems with your Apple ID payment method? Learn what to do if Apple keeps declining your payment method.

 

3. Sign Out of Apple ID and Sign Back In

In most cases, completing pending Apple ID purchases or updating the payment method should stop the verification prompts when installing apps on your iPhone. However, if the issue persists, you can try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. This should help fix any potential glitches and stop the persistent verification prompts.

To sign out of your Apple ID on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap your Apple ID name at the top.
2. Scroll down and tap Sign Out at the bottom. Enter your Apple ID passcode and tap Turn Off.
3. Enable all the toggles to keep a copy of your iCloud data before you log out.
4. Tap Sign Out in the top-right corner, then tap Sign Out again when prompted. 
5. 
   To begin, restart your iPhone, then reopen the Settings application and select Sign in to your iPhone. Enter your Apple ID credentials, and subsequently attempt to download an application from the App Store.
   
   One or more of the aforementioned suggestions should eliminate the "Verification Required" notifications you encounter when installing free applications on your iPhone. Nevertheless, if these solutions prove ineffective, you may want to utilize the Apple Support app for professional assistance. An Apple support representative should be capable of guiding you through troubleshooting procedures tailored to your particular circumstances.