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how do I do a iCloud back up on my MacBook Pro

how do I do a iCloud restore on Mac book pro for old text messages


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 25, 2023 10:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2023 9:36 AM

First, it is necessary to understand that iCloud is not a backup service for Mac computers. It is designed for cross platform sharing. When a file is deleted from your Mac, it normally is available for a short period of time on iCloud, then it is deleted. If the data is still on iCloud, then you can copy it back. Otherwise you willed to do so from your Time Machine or other backup service.

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Oct 26, 2023 9:36 AM in response to 859flips

First, it is necessary to understand that iCloud is not a backup service for Mac computers. It is designed for cross platform sharing. When a file is deleted from your Mac, it normally is available for a short period of time on iCloud, then it is deleted. If the data is still on iCloud, then you can copy it back. Otherwise you willed to do so from your Time Machine or other backup service.

how do I do a iCloud back up on my MacBook Pro

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