@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..

@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

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

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

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