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Q: Bookmarks do not sync

I am running two computers plus a number of smaller devices and my bookmarks just do not sync between machines. iCal, Address Book, Reminders appear to, but Bookmarks do not.

 

The only way that I can force them to sync is to un-check the bookmark option in system preferences and then check it again.

 

This isn't normal of course, but the rest of the cloud works fine, just not bookmarks. Anyone else having an experience of this?

Mac OS X (10.7.2), Macbook Air, Apple TV, iPhone 4

Posted on Feb 24, 2012 2:00 AM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Feb 24, 2012 3:16 AM in response to dpx
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    Feb 24, 2012 3:16 AM in response to dpx

    The only way that I can force them to sync is to un-check the bookmark option in system preferences and then check it again.

     

    Do the same for the devices.

     

    Tap Settings > iCloud

     

    Toggle Bookmarks off then back on then restart.

     

    Hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button down until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPhone. To turn iPhone back on, press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

     

    Now open System Preferences > iCloud

     

    Deselect Bookmarks, reselect then restart your Mac.

     

    If that didn't help, try here > iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Bookmarks

  • by dpx,

    dpx dpx Feb 24, 2012 3:24 AM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Feb 24, 2012 3:24 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

    If I toggle bookmarks off and on then I do get the recent bookmarks, but of course iCloud should update for me and it isn't.

     

    For example I can see my iCal update as it tells me it is doing so, but bookmarks do not and there is no refresh option.

     

    I know the work around to manually update but I'm left pondering why the cloud doesn't update bookmarks for me as it should.