I do not want iCloud. In fact, cloud integration should be my choice and my choice of providers. How do I get Catalina to stop nagging me to sign in to iCloud. I already know I can sign in then uncheck all apps from using it. This is not an acceptable solution. MacOS needs to stop nagging. How can I make this stop?
Variations of the solution here...
To remove the badge enter the following in a terminal session.
defaults delete com.apple.systempreferences AttentionPrefBundleIDs
There are other options to restart the dock and to remove the iCloud preference pane, etc.
Variations of the solution here...
To remove the badge enter the following in a terminal session.
defaults delete com.apple.systempreferences AttentionPrefBundleIDs
There are other options to restart the dock and to remove the iCloud preference pane, etc.
If you want to, you can send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem or a suggestion for change. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem/suggested change solved sooner.
The only way I've found to remove that constant "1 update" nag is to sign in, then sign out.
I have the same concerns and to be honest, if I wanted someone else telling me how I should do things on the internet, I would have stayed with Windows, Between the bull of having to unlock my iPhones to charge them and now this silliness, Apple is beginning to be like Windows and will drive me away.
Ah! I see what you mean. The Dock icon insists on showing the red, 1 update button. Since the System Preferences is something you rarely need to look at, I always remove that icon from the Dock. Hence, I don't see it unless I actually open the System Preferences from the top left Apple menu.
Thanks Eric. I don't have any faith in Apple's willingness to listen. I am 100% certain their thoughts are that I should just sign in to iCloud and use it. Their arrogant stance on "innovation can only come from within the company" oozes in everything they do. Like others, I am considering alternative computers and devices. I have been an avid fan of Apple since the early 80's having used the Apple II and above. I find that I am not as productive with them as I once was, however. I spend about 50% of my time with Linux and may just complete the transition for daily use. System76 and Pop!_os have my attention.
Click on name , phone and email enter the Apple ID password , once again fill up the credentials by clicking on edit , and click on save , in the same way for password and security section , once again enter the answers for security questions and save them , you have to once again verify all the options and update them , the notification will go away .
Don't use terminal commands posted on the internet articles .
What happens if you click on the "Sign Out..." option?
App store then requires my login. Nag persists on System Preferences icon.
Thanks. I've done that twice. It persists.
Of course it goes away. You just signed onto iCloud. Plus, unilaterally telling people not to do one thing or another is a bit arrogant.
The notification again appears after hours so I will leave like this only it seems its just a security feature .
I share your frustrations. Unfortunately Apple doesn't care about our concerns. Their culture and mantra are based on "we tell the public what they want, not the other way around." Therefore, your/our rants go without attention. That said, I am just looking for a solution to this issue.
I am having the same problem as well. I use iCloud on my main Mac, but not on my secondary Mac, I only sign in to the app store. I have no use for iCloud on that computer and since upgrading to Catalina I have a persistent nag telling me to use iCloud! My temporary solution was to just remove System Preferences from my dock because I got annoyed looking at that red dot!
The more I use Catalina the more it is giving me painful traumatizing flashbacks of using Windows Vista!
I tried the removal way also, but if I need to sign it for any reason, it puts it back in my dock and there sits that dang little red circle :(
Catalina nags to use iCloud. I don't want it.
