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  1. Ameer_1

    iCloud iCloud Photos

    I upgrade to iCloud 2tb for the first time and I'm trying to upload all my vacation photos and whenever I select a huge amount to upload it show "photos has stopped responding" Or some sort of problem check back in an hour. Whats the reason for this?
  2. T

    Apple ID issues since 17.4 update.

    Posting here as I’ve had tons of issues since the update. Had to restart my phone and it’s taking hours for the Apple ID to login. / now having issues with my Apple TV. Anyone else? Just stuck here.
  3. A

    I cant turn on Find my Mac

    I click Turn on and then Allow... but nothing happens. - 14" M1 MBP Can I try anything else?
  4. C

    Sonoma 14.4 Wiped Reminders

    Hi all! Just updated to Sonoma 14.4, and my Reminders (synced with iCloud via an Apple Business Essentials account) all disappeared. I can go to iCloud.com and see my reminders, which are probably a month or two out of date. For some reason they seem to have stopped syncing. This happened with...
  5. zabijemsnv

    Imessage mess

    Hello, I had problem with my iphone regarding battery which i have fixed with reinstalling the device but not using the icloud restore option. Everything works fine except imessage. I have about 2GB of imessage files stored in my phone and 30GB in icloud. How can i make sure they will get...
  6. Rivvvers

    Reminders iCloud Sync Issue

    Im having a one directional syncing issue with MacOS Reminders. Situation: On MacOS reminders I just created a new list for a trip and added just over 100 items and 6 Sections, all the todos where organised under each of these sections. Everything synced over incuding todos and sections but it...
  7. purdnost

    Missing Subtasks in Reminders: Seeking Solutions

    Upon noticing the absence of subtasks in several of my Reminders sublists recently, I observed that this issue seemed arbitrary, occurring alongside fully intact sublists. Since these are recurring reminders, I typically only review them when prompted, making it challenging to pinpoint when the...
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    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...
  9. 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...
  12. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  19. 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...