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  1. T

    To be sure: There's no way to exclude folders from backing up to iCloud?

    ...if you are having "backup to iCloud" on in the settings? Lots of free storage in ipad, iCloud is almost full and I'd like to browse some local videos, but since if anything is backupped to iCloud, everything is backupped to iCloud, I can't use the local storage on the ipad. What would Apple...
  2. purdnost

    Possible to Update Reminders Without an iCloud Account?

    I'm interested in utilizing the columns feature in the Reminders app, but it seems that the app requires an update from within itself. However, when I attempt to update, it prompts me to sign into iCloud. Since I'm using a work computer where I remain signed out of iCloud, this poses a...
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    iCloud Photos in iCloud - managing a family

    Okay, I'm trying to figure out what to do. I'm a dad with a full Apple Family (my wife and 4 kids). I got my children iCloud accounts because I like the privacy of Apple Mail (no ads, and google not snooping on them from their youth). The problem is iCloud mail stops working when I each of...
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    iCloud Advanced Data Protection disrupts Safari bookmark sync - any solution?

    While I initially created a thread here on MacRumors with the problem I was experiencing before I figured out that Advanced Data Protection was causing it, my ongoing efforts at fixing this have been unsuccessful, so I wanted to post a proper, dedicated thread for visibility and reference for...
  5. Ameer_1

    iCloud iCloud+ Vacation

    For iCloud+ storage let's say before I go on vacation can I activate the 2TB for $9.99 a month and when I come back from vacation can I just transfer all the pictures and videos to my external hard drive and cancel the 2 TB plan after a month?
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    iCloud How Icloud works in case of disconnection

    Good morning, I have doubts about how Icloud works. If my iPhone is stolen and for some reason they have access, what will happen with the management of ICloud files? If I deactivate iCloud on the iPhone all the synchronized files are removed as they should be, but do I delete the files saved...
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    Backup Dropbox folder into iCloud.com

    Hello. I have a huge Dropbox folder on my MacBook Pro. It's located in: Macintosh ID > Users > 'my user' > Dropbox > ..... Since this folder is not located in 'Documents' it's not synced to iCloud.com. I've seen that in iCloud.com I can select a specific file to upload but I cannot select a...
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    Frequent prompts to sign in or services will be unavailable.

    Several times a week I'm getting prompts to sign in to iCloud again. Not just that, but I get prompted for passwords/pins for all of my devices. 1) Is this a new thing with the latest OS? 2) Is there a way to stop this crap? 3) WHY do I have to enter info for my Mac, iphone, iPads, etc..? Is...
  9. H

    iCloud iCloud Photos has stopped syncing on Mac

    My Mac's Photo app has stopped detecting new photos my iPhone has synced to iCloud. It had been fine for a few years reliably downloading them and now has stopped. I scrolled back through a few months of previous photos and there were a few that hadn't downloaded for some reason (i.e. just a...
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    iCloud Problem with activating Advanced Data Protection because of Win-iTunes?

    Hello! After I have remove my last old iOS-devices from my account I wanted to activate the Advanced Data Protection. Unfortunately Apples system tells me I need to upgrade two Windows devices before I can finish the activation. What I do not understand is, that I use the lates iTunes version...
  11. O

    iCloud files GONE from desktop after updating to Mac OS Sonoma

    I'm in desperate need of help here... I updated my 2020 MacBook Air from Big Sur to Sonoma and in the process, it seems to have deleted hundreds of files from folders on my desktop. These files were seemingly stored on iCloud as from memory they had the cloud icon beside them and I would often...
  12. RazorBackXX

    Look Me Up iCloud App Removal Help

    Someone please help me ive tried everything but this app has access to look me up. to find this the path is settings - icloud - apps using icloud - show all then your on the apps using icloud the app isnt even on the list but at the very bottom there is LOOK ME UP i click on that. then it shows...
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    iCloud Why did Apple send me an email about problem with my CC while there seems to be no problem?

    I got an email from do_not_reply@itunes.com that seems to be legit. I checked the header and it said do_not_reply@itunes.com Dear *** *** (My real full name), On 12/30/2023 you are scheduled to be charged $9.99 for iCloud+ with 2 TB of storage, but there is a problem with your payment...
  14. angelofioren

    Downloading Originals iCloud Photo Library Stuck

    The other day I noticed my Mac Studio had stopped downloading my iCloud Photo Library (about 270GB) originals to the external SSD I have been using since I had my 27 inch iMac. I figured the issue was that it was because I recently started using Plex to share a few video files from it. I decided...
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    Is iCloud Keychain Enabled by Default? (If so can it be disabled without signing in to iCloud?)

    In the process of setting up a new Mac running Monterey. I do NOT want my passwords stored in iCloud. Have NOT signed into iCloud on the Mac and have not turned on iCloud Keychain. Setup my email account. Using the Keychain Access app I noticed that Keychain record the email password...
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    iPhone SE (2022) iCloud Backup Size Seems Too Small?

    Running a brand new SE 3, upgraded from SE 2. How is my iCloud backup so small even though the photo album is so large (relatively)? My last backup from the SE 2 before updating was 2.9 GB. Is this lower number due to indexing or something about having a new phone?
  17. RazorBackXX

    Safari iCloud Tab Sync With iPhone running iOS 17 not syncing?

    Once again I'm having a safari sync issue with just 1 webpage on the iCloud tab. for some reason a reddit website is stuck on my safari tab. I looked it up on the iPhone and as always I delete everything history ect but it wont go away. its still on my MacBook safari iCloud tab. Last year I had...
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    Universal Credits in App Store - how to use?

    For about a year I have seen "Credit: 202 kr" (approx $19) when checking my account on the iPhone. What is this credit - and how can I use it? I pay for 200 GB iCloud but this is never taken from the Credit but instead charged to my CC monthly. I have also bought some Apps and Music but these...
  19. Substance21

    iCloud space saving tip

    Running out of iCloud backup space? If you're already on an iCloud+ plan and don't have a ton of picture/videos taking up space, this might help. A recurring phenomena is that Apps load discardable data (i.e. Game assets, post-install downloadable databases) as user data, thus inflating backup...
  20. K

    Apple One Apple one sub price increase to £37!!!

    This is simply ridiculous from Apple. They have jacked up the Apple one sub price yet again and this time it’s a full £5/month increase. They already increased the price by £3 a few months ago and now this is just too much. This is no way in line with inflation and the customer is getting...