Hi guys!

The method to create itunes account as written in iphone for dummies no longer works, it seems that after the first step, the 2nd step even after you select none for credit card, itunes will still demand for the credit card.

Any ideas on this? Thanks!

do we need a brand new thread for a small matter like this?

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Nov 29 2008, 11:45 AM

i think still can work.....now when u click on NONE....there is redeem card section for you to enter d code....

go and buy a redeem card.....n enter d code.....and enter d valid US address.....then binggo...

ya... i also facing this problem.... any solution??

try carefully , try hardly

why don't ask that in that thread instead of opening new one?

Seriously, I don't see whats wrong with opening a new, more SPECIFIC thread to help certain special problems. Rather than cramming EVERY SINGLE GODDAMN PROBLEM in ONE MISERABLE THREAD where practically NO ONE will EVER pay attention to!

@TS: Yes i realized this is a problem recently as well. Especially for those who just got into the iphone/itouch scene and would like to get those free apps off appstore(or other "special" reasons... google it yourself)

Fortunately, i have the solution for those who are using it for "special" reasons. Don't ask me how "special" it is though. Theres always google for that.

Agree

Thanks, my sentiments exactly.

Can I pm you regarding the "special" method? Thx ^^

@wahkiz

Check the iphone for dummies post again. Temporary solution is found.

The "special" way...hahahahha...we know what he is implying as if it is not obvious enough..hahhahaha..

I just create one US Itune. It works!
Did u log off ur current account before doing the redeem?

@davidgary

Lol, I was not looking for a solution to download apps, I need to make an itunes account for my friend. So the temporary solution will not be enough. As for the "special" method, I still don't really get the "hidden meaning" xD

@frequency
Interesting, can you elaborate your method? I logged off obviously.

1) Make sure log off from current acct
2) Click the redeem link on itune store right side
3) Click create new account
4) Payment: None
5) Address : Any starbucks add in US
6) Done

After clicking redeem you need the iTunes gift card not Apple gift card. Apple gift card cannot redeem/use in iTunes.

Question: where to find 1?

Answer: http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=itunes+gift+card

@Davidgary: that temporary solution was found and posted by me by the way, i think i should be given some credit thanks ^^

This post has been edited by Ryuuga: Nov 30 2008, 12:45 AM

Itune giftcard can be purchased in Hp kiosk in electronics dpt, Giant,Kelana Jaya (1st floor)

Before thread closed, I agree too. People here like to treat this as their own house, just because they come here often. When someone buy a new cupboard, they are gonna back "IS THAT NECESSARY!?" without thinking that the house belongs to everyone.

I don't read every single post in the iPhone dummies. If the problem were to post in that thread, I won't know about it. So its good to know that the old method doesn't work anymore. Thanks TS.

@grunge, fx2800 and Ryuuga

We are not stopping anyone here opening new threads to ask for answers or troubleshoot problems faced given that they read the pinned threads first which most answers can be found on first post of the pinned threads.

If solutions not found either in the pinned threads, then proceed to ask in the proper thread or open new thread if it's necessary.

Given that this forum is an open forum, anyone can open new threads. I would like to suggest that you guys take sometime answering noobs Q's and help out in this forum whenever you can. Thus, i don't see you guys around much as i'm always online here. Do hope to see you guys active in this forum do suggest ways to improve this forum as you guys feels that this is forum is a place you tread as home.

Cheers

Just to chip in on the comments on opening new threads. I personally don't find anything wrong with it but you have to realise that each time you open a new thread on an existing topic, you are making it more difficult for forumers to search for what they want.

For example, if a different person comes in to ask "How do I open an iTunes account" every day for 30 days and opens up a new thread for it each time, by the end of the month we will have 30 threads on that problem with no guarantee which thread has the right solutions. So when a forumer comes in wanting to know how to open an iTunes account and he/she actually knows how to use the search function effectively, he/she is going to end up with a barrage of results. Worse thing is that every thread has a slightly different type of topic header making it even more difficult.

If you've taken the time to read the pinned threads, you would have noticed that davidgary73 has taken the time and effort to organise the information in this iPhone forum to tackle that problem. He takes the best threads that will answer common questions and lists it. So if I want to look up on "How to open an iTunes account", I can just browse through the Dummies Guide like a directory and find only the best threads that provide the best working solution. And believe me, the Dummies Guide is VERY well updated on a daily basis by davidgary.

So wouldn't it make sense to discuss the "How to open an iTunes account" on the best "How to open an iTunes account" thread there is rather than opening up a new topic? It would help centralise the information or else davidgary may have to list 5-6 best solution threads for each problem. I would completely support it though if anyone actually takes the initiative to create a better quality thread to replace any of what is listed on the Dummies Guide.

That being said though, the system currently in place is not perfect. This particular thread for instance is valid because in the Dummies Guide listings, the solution for this problem (iTunes account) is provided in the form of pdf documents and also displayed in text rather than being linked to an existing discussion. This means there is no way to discuss newer developments to the problem/solution other than in the Dummies Guide thread itself or by opening a new thread. As grunge states though, it is not practical to discuss it in the Dummies Guide thread because there is no organisation of information. The best choice was to create a new thread for discussion as has been done.

This is a very long winded post. Hah and in the wrong thread too. I apologise but I feel it is important to discuss the usability issue of the iPhone forums. If you have any views to contribute or just wish to voice out your concerns regarding this, do PM me to let me know there is a demand for discussion and I will open a new thread relevant to the matter. Sorry again for OT-ing this thread. Cheers.

This post has been edited by Maverick Wil: Nov 30 2008, 01:25 PM

i also try few time which is cant work, there are no "NONE" for payment method anymore... so any 1 can teach us how to solve it??

Click on Free apps?
The free apps method wont work anymore?

yup.
this has been discussed in AppleByte,

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/855645
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/852851

so how?? any new solution for create acc without credit card??

Guys, i have updated http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/830708 under Create an US iTunes Acc.

Do give it a try and feedback here. Hopefully it works out for you guys.

One more thing, step c) is very important. This will get you the option for none payment.

Cheers

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Dec 1 2008, 09:47 PM

sorry to bother .. im getting an error on the itunes inside my iphone .. it says this country is not supported .. im using a singtel unlocked iphone3g

hi huys erm i got this error did anyone manage to succesfully register using david's method recently?


This post has been edited by bluedream: Dec 2 2008, 10:36 AM

I guess everyone has to purchase an iTunes redeem gift cards till a better solution is available.

Sorry guys...
Cheers

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Dec 2 2008, 10:41 AM

ah ic thanks btw

Check this thread on apple discussions.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8536371

Read below...taken from 2nd last post of thread above.

Re: Not able to register a free account at itunes store (with screen shots)
Posted: Dec 1, 2008 2:47 PM in response to: kagami

I emailed them too and got a helpful one. well kinda, she explained the free account using the app store thing. but I still didnt get an account. unless someone can find a country with only an app store.

Me: Hi, I've been trying to get an iTunes account but I don't have a creditcard, nor an iTunes gift card. When I select payment option "none" it says "You did not complete the entire form. Please enter your credit card number. The credit card expiration date you entered ha already passed. Please enter a valid expiration date."

I am able to fill in the entire form although it says that. I've been trying to create an account for a couple days and it continues to tell me that. Is there another way that I can create a account without using a credit card or gift card?

thank you!
-sam

Apple: Hello Sam,

I understand that you would like to join our family here at the iTunes Store, but that you did not want to use a credit card or a gift card. I can certainly appreciate how eager you must be to know how to go about getting yourself set up with an account. My name is Ashley and I would be more than happy to give you a hand with this today.

I'm so glad you are interested in the iTunes Store. You can use any of the following payment methods to pay for your iTunes Store purchases. Please note up front, however, that prepaid Gift Cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover may be rejected if you try to add them to your account.

UNITED STATES
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discover
PayPal

You can purchase iTunes Gift Cards at many retailers in your area and also at any Apple Store:

http://www.apple.com/store
http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist
800-MY-APPLE

You will need to use one of the payment methods mentioned above in order to create an account.

I hope that the information that I have provided has been helpful for you, Sam. But if you need anything else, just let me know and I will take care of it. It has been my pleasure assisting you today. Please have yourself a wonderful day.

With Warm Regards,

 Ashley
iTunes Store Customer Support

Please note that my hours are Sunday (8:30am- 5:00pm) Monday (5:30pm-9:30pm),
Wednesday (5:30pm - 9:30pm), and Saturday (1:00am-9:30pm).

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you. You may receive an AppleCare survey email; any feedback you provide would be greatly appreciated.

Me: From this letter, I understand that you said that I do need a credit card or a gift card in order to sign up with iTunes and create an iTunes account but on the Apple website, it tells me that I can create an iTunes account without a credit card or gift card. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534) I was able to follow all the steps until step 10. When I slect "none" and put in my Name, Address, etc., It still asks me for my credit card number and expiration date and tells me this:
"You did not complete the entire form. Please enter your credit card number. The credit card expiration date you entered ha already passed. Please enter a valid expiration date."

I'm not sure, but there might be something wrong with iTunes for not allowing me to create the account and still asking me for a credit card after selecting "None" as the payment option.

Sincerely,
-sam

apple: Hi Sam,

Ashley, here from the iTunes Store. I see that you were looking at this article for creating an account without a payment method through the App Store. I can imagine how anxious you are to know why you are still getting the prompt to add a credit card or gift card. It would be my pleasure to assist you further.

The reason that this article was not successful fin helping to create an account is that this article is for customer residing in countries that do not have the iTunes Store, and just have the App Store.

To be able to create an account, there will be a payment method required.

I hope that I have been able to further clarify this issue for you, Sam. should there be anything else that you would like to bring to my attention, I am just an email away. I wish you all the best. Please take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

With Warm Regards,

 Ashley
iTunes Store Customer Support

Please note that my hours are Sunday (9:00am-5:30am) Monday (4:30pm-9:30pm), Friday (4:30pm-9:30pm), and Saturday (4:30pm-9:30pm).

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you. You may receive an AppleCare survey email; any feedback you provide would be greatly appreciated.

and then i proceeded to tell her that Im only 16, I can afford a gift card and I don't have a credit card, nor will my parents let me borrow one.

Guys, heard that the old method is working again if anyone would like to make an US iTunes acc. Give it a try.

Head for the guide here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/830708

*cheers*

i can confirm that the method is working again. I registered 3 backup accounts xD Just incase apple changes their minds =D

i tried 1 minit ago, still cant... =.=

The method still works, you just have to click "Get App" to access the account creation page (don't start the process by clicking on the "Sign In" button in the upper right hand corner).

Just created an account.

Method still working. Just follow the guide here

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=22001394

Also try to create the account today, but failed.
Message showing " Session Time Out : Your session has timed out. "

Any idea for this problem??? I had an US account but confirmed i never sign in when want to create account(for another user) . Also tried out at NZ site, same problem found.

Had reinstalled the Itunes 8.0.1. Same problem.

This post has been edited by stephenCSW: Dec 12 2008, 04:20 PM

Try again, the methods works, at least for me

Ok... i think something not right in my pc.
I only able to sign in from my existing US account.


Had tried out to create from other pc.... successful !!!!!
Again, confirmed the method to create new account still useful.

Counting down my get my iPhone by next week.....Yippie

This post has been edited by stephenCSW: Dec 12 2008, 05:43 PM

i cant create free account by using USA.. then i change it into UK account and it works to get free account...

let try to create UK account for free guys...

nice time

Why would we want a UK account again?

damm... y i still cant register? any1 can help me?

It should work. I tried it a couple of days back and everything worked fine. Did you follow the steps closely?

i just tried it out worked fine with me. maybe u need to download the latest i tunes

That shouldn't be a problem I think. Try to register in iTunes US by choosing United States as your preferred country at the bottom of iTunes Store page.

finally , i can create it....

just make sure u choose a "FREE" apps to register it..... if u choose a pay apps, it will ask for credit card detail....

NIce Try