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Kendro · 05-10-2016, 06:32 PM

Does this work for iOS if you force quit (double click and swipe up) when it asks you to download later?

White Pony · 09-17-2016, 03:20 PM

Does this still work? I don't get that Dialog box pop up asking me to download load now or later, it just redeems it. I used to get that dialog box pop up.

Zu Nim · 09-17-2016, 06:27 PM

If you have iOS or macOS, go to the App Store (not iTunes!) and try redeeming. If it's valid, you should get an error saying that the code needs to be redeemed in iTunes.

worrywort · 09-23-2016, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Pony

Does this still work? I don't get that Dialog box pop up asking me to download load now or later, it just redeems it. I used to get that dialog box pop up.

put me in the "me too" category. I am using iTunes 12.5.1 on a pc.

For those who still get the download later box, what version of iTunes are you using?

gabby98 · 09-23-2016, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worrywort

put me in the "me too" category. I am using iTunes 12.5.1 on a pc.

For those who still get the download later box, what version of iTunes are you using?

I used it yesterday to test some codes. I still have 11 on a pc, but I only use it for a few tasks at this point. Was considering updating so it'd quit asking me, but will wait to see how this all plays out now.

darylfoot · 09-24-2016, 03:08 AM

I have 12.4 on my PC and the box still pops up and then I kill it

theace69 · 10-02-2016, 03:17 AM

Im on latest version and the redemption box doesn't pop up. :/

cydeweyz · 05-09-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zu Nim

If you have iOS or macOS, go to the App Store (not iTunes!) and try redeeming. If it's valid, you should get an error saying that the code needs to be redeemed in iTunes.

I just tried this with a couple iTunes codes. In MacOS, it does what you say above. In iOS, the App Store on my phone just went ahead and redeemed. So definitely still useful if not checking from a mobile device.

pythonis · 07-05-2017, 01:40 PM

So how is one supposed to check codes on a chromebook?

raptor0192 · 11-22-2017, 02:56 PM

So what is the latest iTunes version this will work with?

Dcosio65 · 09-09-2018, 04:49 PM

Windows 10 running itunes 12.4.3.1 and I get the popup box.

I just kill itunes at this point and when I go to test the code again.
I get the same popup box.

So at least with itumes 12.4.3.1, it appears to still work.

alfredog1976 · 12-15-2018, 04:47 PM

Just to add to this: For Windows 7 (and maybe other versions of Windows), if you get errors during install of the old version of iTunes and had a newer install of iTunes previously installed, make sure to uninstall all instances of Apple software, especially the Install applications, then try installing the old version of iTunes again.

MikeScott · 10-26-2019, 04:49 PM

I have 12.4.3 and have been able to test codes fine. But as of yesterday I get an error and can't sign into my account. It says "We could not complete your iTunes store request. An unknown error occurred (-50)." I have Googled this and can't find a solution that works. One suggestion was uninstalling iTunes and then downloading it again but it still did the same thing. Anyone else here have this problem? Is there another version of iTunes that works now without burning the code?

needalalareneg · 11-27-2019, 03:31 AM

I am getting the same message, with version 12.1.3.6 for Windows, which was working perfectly just a month or 2 ago. I only use iTunes to test codes.

I don't have a solution, but hopefully someone else does.

I am going to contact iTunes and see if they can help with this.

Rik1138 · 12-02-2019, 09:57 PM

I will be very curious to find out what kind of answer you get from iTunes on that...

I'd bet you won't get much from them since this is VERY MUCH an unsupported action... You will loose them the instant you tell them that you force-quit the program to stop it from redeeming.
Apple doesn't want you to be able to 'test' codes, you are just supposed to redeem them. They will likely tell you that you can test them by trying to redeem them. If they are good, they will redeem, if not, you will get an error... To them, there is no other reason to 'test' them...

audit13 · 01-10-2020, 09:43 PM

The only way I can test codes is with the Mac App Store on a Mac running Catalina. I enter the code as if I am redeeming a gift card.

If the iTunes code is unused, I get a message asking me to redeem the code in iTunes.

If the code has been used, I get a message saying that the code has been redeemed by another account.

moviefan87 · 01-17-2022, 02:22 AM

does this method work if same title is already in the Itunes library?
Thanks

09-17-2016, 03:20 PM	#42
White Pony Active Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Kalifornia Trading Score:354	Does this still work? I don't get that Dialog box pop up asking me to download load now or later, it just redeems it. I used to get that dialog box pop up. Last edited by White Pony; 09-17-2016 at 08:34 PM.

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05-10-2016, 06:32 PM	#41
Kendro Special Member Member since:Nov 2015 iTunes collection:1181 Trading Score:478	Does this work for iOS if you force quit (double click and swipe up) when it asks you to download later?

09-17-2016, 06:27 PM	#43
Zu Nim Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:185	If you have iOS or macOS, go to the App Store (not iTunes!) and try redeeming. If it's valid, you should get an error saying that the code needs to be redeemed in iTunes.

09-24-2016, 03:08 AM	#46
darylfoot Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:222 Trading Score:146	I have 12.4 on my PC and the box still pops up and then I kill it

10-02-2016, 03:17 AM	#47
theace69 Special Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:California 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:679 DVD collection:15 MA collection:35 Digital collection:1205 Trading Score:242	Im on latest version and the redemption box doesn't pop up. :/

07-05-2017, 01:40 PM	#49
pythonis Member Member since:Jun 2017 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:412 Digital collection:374 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:13	So how is one supposed to check codes on a chromebook?

11-22-2017, 02:56 PM	#50
raptor0192 Power Member Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Johnstown, PA 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:136 MA collection:883 Digital collection:1188 iTunes collection:893 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:174	So what is the latest iTunes version this will work with?

09-09-2018, 04:49 PM	#51
Dcosio65 Member Member since:May 2015 Trading Score:208	Windows 10 running itunes 12.4.3.1 and I get the popup box. I just kill itunes at this point and when I go to test the code again. I get the same popup box. So at least with itumes 12.4.3.1, it appears to still work.

12-15-2018, 04:47 PM	#52
alfredog1976 Active Member Member since:Jan 2013 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:10	Just to add to this: For Windows 7 (and maybe other versions of Windows), if you get errors during install of the old version of iTunes and had a newer install of iTunes previously installed, make sure to uninstall all instances of Apple software, especially the Install applications, then try installing the old version of iTunes again.

10-26-2019, 04:49 PM	#53
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:486	I have 12.4.3 and have been able to test codes fine. But as of yesterday I get an error and can't sign into my account. It says "We could not complete your iTunes store request. An unknown error occurred (-50)." I have Googled this and can't find a solution that works. One suggestion was uninstalling iTunes and then downloading it again but it still did the same thing. Anyone else here have this problem? Is there another version of iTunes that works now without burning the code?

11-27-2019, 03:31 AM	#54
needalalareneg Member Member since:Aug 2012 Trading Score:341	I am getting the same message, with version 12.1.3.6 for Windows, which was working perfectly just a month or 2 ago. I only use iTunes to test codes. I don't have a solution, but hopefully someone else does. I am going to contact iTunes and see if they can help with this.

12-02-2019, 09:57 PM	#55
Rik1138 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:L.A., CA 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:295 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:22 iTunes collection:1237 Trading Score:11	I will be very curious to find out what kind of answer you get from iTunes on that... I'd bet you won't get much from them since this is VERY MUCH an unsupported action... You will loose them the instant you tell them that you force-quit the program to stop it from redeeming. Apple doesn't want you to be able to 'test' codes, you are just supposed to redeem them. They will likely tell you that you can test them by trying to redeem them. If they are good, they will redeem, if not, you will get an error... To them, there is no other reason to 'test' them...

01-10-2020, 09:43 PM	#56
audit13 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Toronto 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:2	The only way I can test codes is with the Mac App Store on a Mac running Catalina. I enter the code as if I am redeeming a gift card. If the iTunes code is unused, I get a message asking me to redeem the code in iTunes. If the code has been used, I get a message saying that the code has been redeemed by another account.

01-17-2022, 02:22 AM	#57
moviefan87 Active Member Member since:Jun 2021 Trading Score:190	does this method work if same title is already in the Itunes library? Thanks

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