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  1. bkendig

    Apple ID Stolen Device Protection will prevent you from unlocking your Apple ID, unless you change your password

    I just today figured something out, and I'm sharing it here in the hopes it helps the few other people in this situation. I got my Apple ID more than twenty years ago. I use the email address on lots of sites, so abandoning it is out of the question. And it's a fairly simple address that lots...
  2. J

    Other sue apple for activation lock

    why isnt anyone sueing apple for icloud lock https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/21/apple-sued-by-us-department-of-justice/ us justice sue them
    • jhonney1324
    • Thread
    • apple tv icloud icloud activation icloud activation lock ipad iphone ipod lock mac sue
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: iPhone
  3. B

    When signing into iCloud with a new iPhone, what happens to recently taken photos/videos already on the device?

    So suppose I get a new iPhone 15 right before I go abroad on holiday for a few weeks. My old iPhone that I've used for everything over the years is a 2016 SE, and I take it with me, using it for everything I've always used it for. I'd prefer to transfer everything on that SE to my brand new...
  4. Pigstick21

    iPhone Document Scan not Spotlight Searchable

    Just started to use my iPhone (15+) to scan documents (using the Scan Documents option in Files), save to iCloud and then open on my MacMini. It seemed to work really well. However, I have found that .pdf contents are not searchable by Spotlight when I do this. If I open Preview and then scan...
  5. M

    iCloud Do I need Cloud backup if using iCloud (only for Photo library)

    I have a iMac, iPhone, iPad and buy 2Tb iCloud as my Photo library is around 1Tb, and so need this space with iPhone backups for family, iPad etc. I also currently have another cloud backup service on my Mac that basically backups up my Mac. I only really use it for safety for my Photo...
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
    • theDCbelle
    • Thread
    • appleid icloud ios17 beta
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iOS 17
  8. 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?
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
    • purdnost
    • Thread
    • backup corrupt data recovery icloud missing reminders restore subtasks syncing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iOS 17
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. C

    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...
  16. E

    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...
  17. 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?
  18. F

    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...
  19. D

    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...
    • DAN8888
    • Thread
    • dropbox icloud sync
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  20. I

    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...
    • iwtunx
    • Thread
    • icloud mac monterey 12.6.6
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
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