How to Fix "Apple ID Not Yet Used in iTunes Store

Are you getting the message "This Apple ID has not yet been used in the iTunes Store" when trying to download apps on your iPhone 17? In January 2026, with the iOS 26.2 update, this isn't an error but a mandatory "Identity Handshake" required by the new USDS Secure Framework. This updated tutorial covers how to bypass the "Review Loop," how to set up your 2026 Billing Profile without a credit card, and the "Apple Music Trick" to force the Terms and Conditions to appear on iOS 26. In this video, we cover: The "Review" Button Loop: Why tapping "Review" sometimes leads to a blank screen in 2026 and how to use the "Force Refresh" (swipe down on the blank page) to load the Terms & Conditions. The 2026 Billing Profile: Step-by-step on navigating to Settings - Apple Account - Media & Purchases - View Account to fill in your address. (Pro Tip: In 2026, you can still select "None" for payment, but the address fields are now mandatory). The Apple Music Bypass: A secret fix if the App Store is stuck—open the Apple Music app, sign in there, and accept the terms. This often syncs your account status across all 2026 Apple services instantly. Verifying Your 2026 Identity: Why iOS 26.2 may require a one-time email or SMS verification code before it allows your "New" ID to access the store servers. Region Alignment: How to ensure your App Store Country matches your Billing Address to prevent the "Unknown Error" handshake failure during setup. The "Sign Out/In" Reset: How to sign out of Media & Purchases specifically (leaving iCloud active) to flush old server tokens and trigger a fresh "Review" prompt.