Ipod Touch Help Please! Before i scream lol

scottishfreebiehunter

My son got an ipod touch today and my head is ready to burst.
Can anyone help as do you need to register a debit card etc to make an itunes account as not sure I want him knowing these details and can help himself whenever he wants
any help appreciated as tried there customer help place and dont get it

thescouselander

You can set up a password on the itunes account which you need to enter every time you make a transaction. I think this is the default when you create the account.

If your son doesn't know the password he wont be able to help himself.

scottishfreebiehunter

Thank you for quick response so all in all if you dont have a debit card you cannot use ipod ?


Also how do you download music from own pc to ipod

Thanks again anyone who responds as i am going to scream LOUD:rotfl:

thescouselander

No, the ipod should work even if you don't have an itunes account. Just install the itunes software but dont create an account. Itunes will connect to the Ipod and this is the program you use to transfer songs etc. You will need to import any MP3s you have already to ITunes and in future if you want to rip a CD you can use ITunes for this too.

The only reason you would need an ITunes account is if you want to buy something from the ITunes store. To be honest I think your son will get a lot more out of his Ipod if he could get access to the store because you need to use the store to get hold of apps etc (even if they are free).

scottishfreebiehunter

so an itunes account is basically for purchasing things and and downloading free games etc ?

sorry about all these dumb questions :rotfl:

Marty_J

You don't need to enter debit card details. You can buy an iTunes giftcard and set it up with that, or there's another way.

Go to the app store, and try to buy a free application (such as this). It'll tell you to sign in or create a new account. Click "create new account" and go through the various screens. When you get to the payment info screen, there will now be an option for "None". Select that, and it'll set up the account without asking for any payment details.

This article explains how to add songs to iTunes:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1347

scottishfreebiehunter

Thanks for help with downloading music

I had new debit card you see and not activated until Monday and have registered my details with apple and they told me to wait until then to activate itunes account or do you think ok to make other?

Sorry for being such a div :rotfl:and appreciate all help :j

penrhyn

The last thing I would do is put my card details into a siblings ipod.
If he doesn't have his own bank account I'd suggest buying an Apple Music card, they come in various denominations.
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MA144B/B?cid=OAS-EMEA-KWG-UK_iTunes-UK#overview
You certainly do NOT need to register a credit/debit card with Apple to use itunes, only if you want to download music from the store.

Ahh just realised marty had already covered this sorry.

Marty_J

scottishfreebiehunter wrote: »

Thanks for help with downloading music

I had new debit card you see and not activated until Monday and have registered my details with apple and they told me to wait until then to activate itunes account or do you think ok to make other?

Sorry for being such a div :rotfl:and appreciate all help :j

Personally I would make another account without any payment details. If he wants to buy anything, he can save his pocket money and buy an iTunes Store giftcard and credit it to his account.

scottishfreebiehunter

Thanks guys as getting hang of it now and may open other account is it ok to do that

Marty_J

You can have as many accounts you like.