iPhone, iPad, iPod Forums at iMore.com - iCloud http://forums.imore.com/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 01:40:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.imore.com/images/misc/rss.png iPhone, iPad, iPod Forums at iMore.com - iCloud http://forums.imore.com/ iCloud Alias Name Change Confusion http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256156-icloud-alias-name-change-confusion.html Sun, 19 May 2013 15:03:31 GMT Hi everyone,

I'm a first time poster on iMore, having recently converted from the CB side of things. I've had an iPod touch in the past, but once I got my first iPhone, I've never looked back. And now I have a question. I've searched all over to see if there's an answer but I'm not quite sure if this is the right place to ask or if this is even the right question.

I'm in the process of changing my name and I would like my email address to use my new name. I have Old.Name@gmail.com address that I've used for years and years as my primary email and that is also my Apple ID. When I got my iPhone, I got an Old.Name@icloud.com address. I recently discovered that you can't change your iCloud address; you can add an alias, which is sort of a stop-gap solution.

I figured I'd try New.Name@gmail.com, but alas, it's already taken (I'd like to meet them!). So I went ahead and made New.Name@icloud.com as an alias. Here's what I've discovered:

- My Apple ID is still Old.Name@gmail.com, which I cannot find a way to change. Apple doesn't seem to want to accept an iCloud email as your actual Apple ID.

- I set New.Name@icloud.com as my default email. Emails in the iOS app and the webmail site go and come by default from New.Name@icloud.com.

- My iCloud account webmail site still has Old Name listed as my name, even though my mail, when delivered, shows New Name.

- I am now unreachable via iMessage at old.name@icloud.com, only as old.name@gmail.com, new.name@icloud.com, and my phone number.

I am incredibly confused, as I feel like I made a much bigger mess than what I thought would just be a simple task. I would like to try and get rid of all traces of old.name@icloud.com and use new.name@icloud.com as my Apple ID if possible, without losing any of my purchases or history since I've had the account, which is probably about ten years now. Is there anything I can do to clean up this scenario?

Thanks for your help!

nathanielonfire ]]> iCloud nathanielonfire http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256156-icloud-alias-name-change-confusion.html Canīt sync my contacts to icloud http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256024-can-t-sync-my-contacts-icloud.html Thu, 16 May 2013 09:51:46 GMT Hey. I have a Iphone 5, and i want to move mig contacts from my iphone to my iCloude, but it will not work. I have done everything and I have... Hey.

I have a Iphone 5, and i want to move mig contacts from my iphone to my iCloude, but it will not work.

I have done everything and I have followed all the guides on the net.

If i create a contact on iCloude, can i see it on my iphone, but canīt do it the other way.

please help. ]]> iCloud mikedk64 http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256024-can-t-sync-my-contacts-icloud.html iCloud Question/Suggestion http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256009-icloud-question-suggestion.html Thu, 16 May 2013 03:25:02 GMT Hey

I am trying to switch away from google products and I need everyone's advice! I won't lie I do like how google drive works in the fact that I can go to any computer and be able to access it and create a document. If I download pages for the ipad will I be able to do something similar on icloud (go to a computer at the library, create a word document, pull up iCloud.com, and drag that file into it, and be able to access it on my ipad later)?

All I really need Is some way or app that I can do something similar to this. Is drop box a good suggestion if that wont work?

i basically want a cloud storage that I can create and access word documents on different computers/iPads!

Thanks! ]]> iCloud Bballbenb http://forums.imore.com/icloud/256009-icloud-question-suggestion.html iPhone, iPad, iCloud, and my photos http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255936-iphone-ipad-icloud-my-photos.html Tue, 14 May 2013 21:58:54 GMT So I bought a 4s when they came out and arranged for photos to store in the cloud and to a PC. About 8 months ago my girlfriend got an iPhone and... So I bought a 4s when they came out and arranged for photos to store in the cloud and to a PC. About 8 months ago my girlfriend got an iPhone and claimed the PC as her own (it is hers, after all) for storing photos from her phone. Sadly ( and wrongly) only one iCloud account can be used per PC as far as I know.

I'd always had this notion that my free 5 GB iCloud account stores photos forever and that the photo stream is this 30 day stop in between my iPhone and the cloud. Now I'm under the impression that the stream is the cloud. Is that correct?

If so, then all photos taken on my phone between the time my GF took the PC and 30 days ago are gone if they aren't in my phone. Right?

My iPad is a 64GB. More space than I'll need. Is there a way that the iPad can sort of become my PC for the purpose of storing photos?

Thanks for any help. Really digging the iPad. Is is going to be my PC in every other way that's possible. ]]> iCloud edd http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255936-iphone-ipad-icloud-my-photos.html Possible AppleCare changes http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255727-possible-applecare-changes.html Fri, 10 May 2013 22:34:18 GMT AppleCare changes may extend in-store repair options to iOS devices | iMore.com... AppleCare changes may extend in-store repair options to iOS devices | iMore.com ]]> iCloud Karenkcoulter http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255727-possible-applecare-changes.html iTunes or iCloud Backups: Which is better? http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255177-itunes-icloud-backups-better.html Wed, 01 May 2013 23:14:38 GMT
iCloud Backup vs iTunes Backup:

Which is better?
One of the most frequently asked questions throughout the forum is “which is better -- iCloud backups or iTunes backups? Well, Apple sums it up nicely HERE if you care to read it in detail. In the meantime, I will take the primary parts and list them in this guide. This guide does not focus on what is backed up, data consumption or anything like that. This is merely a tool to help you determine which may be the best method for you. For detailed information about iTunes & iCloud backup, click on the links below.



When is iTunes Backup the best choice for me?

iTunes Backup is traditionally how users have backed up their iOS devices, and it continues to serve the needs of many users. iTunes Backup is best for you if:

  • You frequently use the computer that hosts your iTunes Backups.
  • You don't have an iCloud account or don't want to use iCloud.
  • The photos and videos saved in your device’s Camera Roll regularly exceed 1 GB in size or you tend to have very large backups.
  • You want on-site and networked backups.
  • You would like a manual or secondary backup solution to use in conjunction with iCloud Backup (see below).

Note: Keep in mind that iTunes Backup does not create a duplicate back up of your movies, music, podcasts, and apps. As noted in this article, your media content is synced from your primary computer via iTunes.

When is iCloud Backup the best choice for me?

iCloud Backup provides an easy and reliable backup solution for users who want to back up their iOS devices wirelessly and automatically without tethering to a computer. iCloud Backup is best for you if:

  • You prefer that iCloud take care of backups for you automatically when your device is connected to Wi-Fi and power.
  • You want to restore data to your device from almost anywhere via a broadband Wi-Fi connection.
  • You don’t connect your iOS device to a Mac or PC very frequently.
  • You don’t own a Mac or PC.
  • You would like an automatic backup solution to use in conjunction with iTunes Backup (see below).

Note: iCloud Backup does not back up music, movies, and TV shows that you did not purchase from the iTunes Store, or any podcasts, audio books, or photos that you originally synced from your computer.
iCloud Backup will restore your purchased music, movie, and app content from the iTunes and App Stores during the background restore process.
Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.

Hopefully, you now have a general idea of which backup be the best option for “you”. If you’d like more detail about the two, click on the links below.
iTunes Backups
iCloud Backups

 ]]> iCloud http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255177-itunes-icloud-backups-better.html iCloud iWork suite http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255164-icloud-iwork-suite.html Wed, 01 May 2013 18:56:35 GMT I can not for the life of me figure out how to use the "iCloud" iWork suite. I really like Google Drive and how I can go to any computer to access my documents, files, etc. Does iCloud.com work at all like Google Drive?

Also I can not figure out how to drag and drop files in on icloud.com. I have tried pages, .doc, .txt, .docx and every time it starts uploading then says "There was a problem uploading your document, please try again later". Any suggestions :confused::confused:? Thanks. ]]> iCloud Bballbenb http://forums.imore.com/icloud/255164-icloud-iwork-suite.html Can I use iCloud to access Pages documents between a MacBook Pro and my iMac? http://forums.imore.com/icloud/254832-can-i-use-icloud-access-pages-documents-between-macbook-pro-my-imac.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:50:04 GMT I have Pages on both devices. I have been working on a brochure in Pages on my desktop but would like to be able to access it when I'm using my laptop. Is this possible?
When I log into my iCloud account and click on iWork then Pages it just keeps taking me to a page that says "Learn More" and "Get Pages". I already have Pages, grrrrr. I have gone into my System Preferences and checked documents on both devices. What am I missing or is this not even possible?
Very frustrating to say the least and even more so because all the Apple writings just go on and on about how easy and seamless this should be, NOT!
Annette ]]> iCloud Annette Holbrook http://forums.imore.com/icloud/254832-can-i-use-icloud-access-pages-documents-between-macbook-pro-my-imac.html iCloud Backup Data. http://forums.imore.com/icloud/254820-icloud-backup-data.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:31:21 GMT My question relates to the way iCloud backs up App data, be it when you perform a manual backup or when it backs up automatically when locked & charging.

For my iPhone 4S, I'm currently using 1.2GB of my 5GB of storage.

When my iCloud does a backup, is it consuming 1.2GB of data over the Wi-Fi network each time, or does it simply add or subtract the data that it needs to?

I would hate to think that iCloud is using 1.2GB of my net allowance every night when backing up.

Thanks in advance guys'n gals ;) ]]> iCloud mglivesey http://forums.imore.com/icloud/254820-icloud-backup-data.html Cannot log-in to iCloud from my PC http://forums.imore.com/icloud/254712-cannot-log-icloud-my-pc.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:49:25 GMT I usually log-in to my iCloud account from my work PC, but have been unable to do so today. I tried both Chrome and Firefox and have been getting... I usually log-in to my iCloud account from my work PC, but have been unable to do so today.

I tried both Chrome and Firefox and have been getting the same error.

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Is anyone else having this issue?
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