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Apple's online storage, synchronization, and general cloud services
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Verification Failed. There was an error in connecting to your Apple ID
This could be caused by a number of scenarios. One of the most common things to check is whether you're actually connected to the internet (preferably WiFi)? I have seen many people not realise they w …
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WhatsApp using huge space on my Mac SSD
Instead, follow these steps:
On your iPhone ensure you have iCloud activated
Make sure your MacBook is connected to the internet
On your MacBook, go to Apple > System Preferences
Click on iCloud
At … Don’t worry, your documents will still be on iCloud (and that’s another reason why we made sure iCloud was activated on your iPhone at Step 1)
Exit System Preferences
Within about 5 minutes most of that …
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Is it possible to backup an iPhone to both iCloud and iTunes?
You can achieve what you want by enabling iCloud backups (either in iTunes or in your iPhone's settings) and then manually doing a backup to iTunes whenever you want. …
5
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iOS 10 stuck on approve this iPhone from another one of your devices
When prompted for the 4-digit iCloud Security code tap Forgot Code.
Follow the prompts to reset the code.
Now this device should have iCloud Keychain enabled and working. … Now from your MacBook, enable iCloud Keychain.
You should get a notification on the iPhone about this. Enter your iCloud password in the prompt.
iCloud Keychain should now be enabled. …
5
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Does Family Sharing allow others to see the free Apps that you've downloaded?
Yes, but not without looking.
More specifically to your iPhone scenario, to see what has been downloaded by a family member, you would need to follow the steps outlined below.
App Store
Go into th …
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How do I troubleshoot iTunes failing to add songs to my iCloud Music Library?
The icon you're getting (i.e. a single Cloud with a diagonal slash from top left to bottom right) means your song isn’t eligible to be uploaded to your iCloud library. … that can't be added to iCloud Music Library. …
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How to sync macOS with iCloud Drive?
Assuming you've logged into the same Apple ID in Apple > System Preferences > iCloud as you have on your other devices, you should be fine. … Beyond this, you've already selected the correct options regarding iCloud Drive. …
4
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202 GB in "com.apple.bird"
To find out exactly what is taking up the space, follow these steps:
Go to Finder
Press and hold the option key while you click on the Go menu
Select Library
You can let go of the option key now
Wit …
3
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Disable iCloud Backup without deleting existing backup?
Short answer
Since you've clarified that what you're really trying to achieve is a downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9, I'm sorry to say there's no way to re-install iOS 9 on your device. Basically, when …
3
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Add songs to Library when adding to playlist - greyed out
The reason your Add songs to Library when adding to playlists checkbox is greyed out is because you haven't enabled the iCloud Music Library (see the checkbox above the one that is greyed out). … If you enable iCloud Music Library, then you can store your Apple Music songs and playlists in iCloud and access them across all your devices. …
3
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Unlinking a work laptop from my personal Apple devices
Your best bet would be to follow these steps on the MacBook Air:
Backup any data you may want to keep (including data on iCloud)
Open iTunes
From the menu bar go to Account > Authorizations > Deauthorize … This Computer
Enter your Apple ID and password
Click Deauthorise
Now also go to Apple > System Preferences
Click on the iCloud preference pane
If it's selected, then deselect the Find My Mac checkbox …
3
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will signing out of icloud delete all my notes permanently?
Refer to: If you sign out of iCloud to get a better understanding of what will happen with your documents and data (including photos. etc). … However, if you're concerned and you have another device (such as an iPhone or iPad), you can ensure they are logged into your iCloud account so you can see/access the notes on those devices. …
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How to permanently delete pictures from all devices in Apple ecosystem?
there as he deletes all of the items you want deleted
shows you his Photos app preferences by going to Photos > Preferences and pay particular attention as to what, if anything, is enabled in terms of iCloud … accounts you made note of at Step 7 and:
tapping on Photos to check what photos, if any, are stored there that you need him to delete
tapping on iCloud Drive to check what files, if any, are stored …
2
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I updated my iPhone to iOS 10.0.2 & got an email saying my AppleID was used
No, you weren't hacked.
This is perfectly normal depending on the settings of your device at the time of the update.
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Create an iCloud account on my friend's iPhone
What your friend will need to do is sign out of their iCloud account via Settings > iCloud. … However, the worst case scenario is that when they sign back into their iCloud account all their iCloud data will sync back to their device with the exception of any photo stream photos older than 30 days …