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  1. Alvin777

    Should I Merge or Don't Merge?

    Hi, should I merge or don't merge? Thank you.
  2. K

    Apple ID apple id without two-factor authentication!?

    Is there anyway to create apple id without two-factor enable? I mean the old version of apple id which require 3 questions upon signing up. I heard this still can be done these day. Anyone has a clue on this?
  3. RazorBackXX

    How to delete app data from a old app attached to find me by email.

    how do I get rid of this app on my iCloud? I downloaded it back in like 2017 & when I click on look me up by email this always pops up. I turned it off but I don't want to see it. I don't even have the app downloaded on my iPhone or MacBook. can someone please tell me the path to delete this? so...
  4. B

    Can't Collaborate

    I updated my MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) to macOS Monterey 12.7. Since the update I can't collaborate using Number. I was able to do it before. Now when I open a Number's file which I have shared in iCloud a message shows saying: To collaborate, you'll need to use Numbers on iCloud.com or Number...
  5. tockie

    iCloud iCloud Outage for 18hours! Acknowledge and FIXIT Apple!

    Apple's system status page lying about all iCloud service nominal 🤥https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/ GoodNotes listed a support article on 28th Sep: https://support.goodnotes.com/hc/en-us/articles/7897680375695-iCloud-Outage-28th-September-2023 Tones of recent report on iCloud...
  6. S

    Time machine broken after Sonoma upgrade (iCloud sync overheating issue)

    Upgraded to Sonoma... now when I try to run a time machine backup it fails every time: "Some of the files on you Mac cannot be backed up until Cloud Files syncing has completed" If I go into photos is says: "Syncing with iCloud Paused Mac needs to Cool Down" Note: the Mac just restarted COLD...
  7. U

    I can't disable Apps syncing on iCloud Drive

    MacOs Ventura latest. Why I can't disable Apps syncing to iCloud Drive, I need disable a lot apps to work with iCloud but the toggle won't work, don't let me disable it! Video here: https://mega.nz/file/aMhwxAgT#nZW71vAA9Ggc9NtAnc1j5xRgSoZflMDYhtHDx8hxHOQ Is very annoying because I don't use...
  8. L

    Popup on Mac: iCloud Terms & Conditions (9/18/2023)

    So this keeps re-appearing every 6-7 months. I just got a popup for iCloud T&C's - ON MY MAC - with language about "iOS devices" and "iOS software updates" (along with, if you disagree, you can return the device, and a link - which doesn't work - to the Apple Sales return policies). and it's...
  9. C

    Apple ID Changing region and potential loss of iCloud data

    Hi I currently live in the states and am from different country. I am currently on iCloud storage plans and it is not bound to the US account. I wonder whether I may lose any data on my iCloud if I change my region in the account setting. What I want it to keep all the personal data from my...
  10. G

    Erase MacBook Air

    I have a MacBook Air (m1) 2020 running 13.5.1. This computer was used by teacher. On the computer, the teacher was signed in to her Apple ID. I want to erase the computer but there is a message about Find My and you have to remove it from the Apple ID. After the teacher signed in to...
  11. S

    Will logging in to another iCloud account erase existing photos on new iPhone?

    Ok my situation is this, I’ve been using my iPhone 11 to take pics with a test iCloud account. If I now log into another iCloud account, will it erase the existing pics that are now in my phone? Or will it merge them?
  12. AMB12686

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Photos Uploads Wrong Meta Data

    I am a dedicated user of iCloud photo library. This past year, since shared library was launched, I have gone back through my library to clean everything up and share it with my family. This has included adding location info and updating date/time data for photos from other sources. I am now...
  13. A

    Scanning iCloud

    Hello, after abandoning the CSAM scanning I’m wondering if Apple is scanning other data on iCloud for any purpose. Apparently they do scan iCloud mail for suspicious content but what are the consequences? Do they close the account? Do they report users straight to law? Does anyone have further...
  14. B

    Sync selected iCloud Contacts group

    Hi all, Does anyone know if it's possible to create a contact group in iCloud and sync only that group instead of all contacts? I've been searching for this a while but couldn't find a solution, so maybe it's not possible but was wondering if anyone was able to find a way around this. Thanks!
  15. 0

    Deleted Gmail account keeps returning

    Running Monterey 12.6.7, iCloud keeps re-adding a deleted Google account. Go to System Preferences, internet accounts, delete G Suite account, "Remove From All". Almost immediately I get the "Google Account Added" notification and it reappears in the Internet Accounts. I read that you have to...
  16. Uncle Bill

    Carbon Copy Cloner clone icloud upload

    MacBook Pro 14" M1 Ventura v13.4.1 Carbon Copy Cloner v6.1.6 Created clone by doing CCC Legacy Standard Backup, then installing Ventura to that volume. Clone boots ok, but it then wants to upload all my icloud folders & files to icloud. Why? Random check of dates, times, & sizes does not...
  17. Rivvvers

    80% of my Wallet cards and tickets wiped after 16.6 update

    After the 16.6 update 80% of my apple wallet cards have disappeared, pretty much all of my loyalty cards have gone and I’ve got maybe 70-60% of my saved but expired Cinema tickets (which I like to keep) Non of the bank cards have been touch tho. Has anyone else experienced this? Honestly I’m...
  18. Q

    iCloud iCloud+ Custom Domain / @icloud.com address creation questions

    I’m wanting to bring my hosted email across to iCloud+ since there’s no need to pay for a service I already get with iCloud+, but the AppleID used is not an @icloud.com one, 1.) Can you use a custom domain without creating an @icloud.com address? 2.) If you have to create an @icloud.com...
  19. TheSynchronizer

    Messages storage ballooning out of control for no apparent reason.

    Hello, So I’ve upgraded to a 128GB iPhone from a 256GB iPhone as I decided I don’t really need that much physical storage space due to having 2TB of iCloud and everything being synced/stored in the cloud. I reduced the space being taken on my old phone, then restored the new phone from backup...
  20. HailAlistair

    iCloud "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." but more than 2TB are available

    This is weird and annoying: I'm getting "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." when I have more than 2TB free in iCloud. See screenshots below. I have shot 280 GB of long videos recently, and they are also stuck with iCloud Photo Library saying...