do we need an icloud account to run a macbook or Ipad?

[MBAir2010]

just wondering if a MacBook or iPad will still function without the use of a iCloud account?
I know the simplest answer would be "just find out" but since we have these forums.....

The reason why i am asking is
since both items can't be upgraded by apple, why do I need the reminders and other annoyances.
dot really are about security updates, which i can t perform anyway
and nothing on the internet stated if this can be done, yet- still searching.
there really has been no improvement over updating an app as well, they seemed to run the same,

thank in advance!

 

[bsamcash]

No. The account is not required. But it is free and convenient.

 

[MBAir2010]

thanks, this answer helps!

 

[KaliYoni]

Personally, I would find it much easier to run my Macs with no iCloud than my iPads or iPhones.

My current Mac setup has a minimal iCloud presence. I use iCloud for email and Calendar. My backups, password and login information, photos, and music aren't on iCloud or dependent on Apple subscription services. I rarely use the Mac App Store.

I haven't ever felt tempted to increase my use of iCloud on macOS. However, if Apple's new 2-factor authentication system, which appears to be based on a public-private key architecture, is more secure than current methods, I would add that service.

On the other hand, I'm much more dependent on iCloud on my iOS and iPadOS devices. First, it's a lot harder to escape Apple's workflows and UI/UX decisions on its mobile platforms. Second, mobile apps are constantly being updated by developers (thanks to Facebook's stupid "keep shipping" MarkEdict™ that got end users accustomed to using beta-quality software every day) so no iCloud account means no app updates. Finally. I feel the point of my mobile devices is to have constant access to important information when I'm on the go. That makes me willing to keep them connected to iCloud all the time.

 

[Mousse]

I believe you need an iCloud account to have access to the Appstore in order to install apps onto your iPad.

 

[MBAir2010]

I believe you need an iCloud account to have access to the Appstore in order to install apps onto your iPad.

i wont upgrade any of my things anymore, most are goin gin boxes soon
thanks for the advice, i feel better and deleted one account today
one more to go!

On the other hand, I'm much more dependent on iCloud on my iOS and iPadOS devices. First, it's a lot harder to escape Apple's workflows and UI/UX decisions on its mobile platforms. Second, mobile apps are constantly being updated by developers (thanks to Facebook's stupid "keep shipping" culture that got end users accustomed to using beta-quality software every day) so no iCloud account means no app updates. Finally. I feel the point of my mobile devices is to have constant access to important information when I'm on the go. That makes me willing to keep them connected to iCloud all the time.

anything mobile is a no go for me and ages: screwing up a list i kept up to date last week was a last straw for icloud,
thanks for the reply and hope everything works out for you soon!

 

[bsamcash]

I believe you need an iCloud account to have access to the Appstore in order to install apps onto your iPad.

I don’t think you need iCloud, but you do have to log in with an Apple ID.

 

[Mousse]

I don’t think you need iCloud, but you do have to log in with an Apple ID.

So they're seperate? I thought they were the same thing, since creating an AppleID automatically creates an iCloud account with 5GB of storage. Is it possible to disable iCloud?
I wouldn't mind creating an AppleID for a hand me down iPhone 7 Plus. I don't need storage space. I just want to play some games on it since some games runs smoother a 5 year old iPhone than a 5 year old android phone.

 

[bsamcash]

So they're seperate? I thought they were the same thing, since creating an AppleID automatically creates an iCloud account with 5GB of storage. Is it possible to disable iCloud?
I wouldn't mind creating an AppleID for a hand me down iPhone 7 Plus. I don't need storage space. I just want to play some games on it since some games runs smoother a 5 year old iPhone than a 5 year old android phone.

You can log in on the Mac App Store and log out of iCloud in system preferences.

 

[Apple_Robert]

So they're seperate? I thought they were the same thing, since creating an AppleID automatically creates an iCloud account with 5GB of storage. Is it possible to disable iCloud?
I wouldn't mind creating an AppleID for a hand me down iPhone 7 Plus. I don't need storage space. I just want to play some games on it since some games runs smoother a 5 year old iPhone than a 5 year old android phone.

Yes, you can turn off iCloud.

iCloud User Guide

Use iCloud to keep photos, files, data, and more up to date across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Windows PC, and on iCloud.com.

support.apple.com

 

[MBAir2010]

welp, I just deleted both accounts, and everything works!
i feel relieved and careless about  who just cares about a false image than their customers products.
and my last post.
after I add a photo of the day,
thank for the help!

 

[bsamcash]

i feel relieved and careless about  who just cares about a false image than their customers products.

Oh.