Can’t buy free apps on iPad?

I bought the iPad but I was really pissed off that I can’t seem to buy any free app.

I had an apple id, but then it wanted me to give my credit card details to download a free app too…Pch!!!

So I googled a bit and got this solution…

Create an apple id if you don’t have one
Now download the iTunes app on your computer
Open iTunes and follow these steps:

Go to iTunes Store under the “Store” category on your left side panel
Now go to “Apps Store” on the top panel
You will see “Top Free Apps” on the right side panel (Scroll down if you don’t see)
Mouse over any of the free apps listed
Click on the app name (Don’t click on the free button shown when we mouse over)
Then you will be asked to signin – sign in with your apple id
Then you will be asked to “review”
Go ahead and select “none” on the payment screen
Screen will be similar to this: http://www.simonblog.com/2011/01/09/why-there-is-no-none-option-when-registering-itunes-account/

Enjoy the free apps download from any of your iOS devices (iPad or iPhone)!!

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