store on macbook air instead of icloud

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AirForceAce Author

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store on macbook air instead of icloud

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 20, 2021 12:55 PM

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muguy

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Nov 20, 2021 5:17 PM in response to AirForceAce

To turn off iCloud, go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud.

you can toggle off any services you no longer wish to use in iCloud.

Sync your device with your Mac: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/sync-music-books-and-more-between-devices-mchlde9a31f1/mac

If you had previously synced services in iCloud (like photos, etc.), it may be best to first turn those on on your Mac and sync it. Then you can turn off iCloud in both places. Any remaining content in the cloud can be erased at iCloud.com.

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AirForceAce Author

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Nov 20, 2021 3:17 PM in response to muguy

Sorry for not being specific. I keep getting a notification that my iCloud is full (5GB) and if I want to purchase more storage, I can pay. I don’t need to pay; I have a MacBook Air that I don’t think anything is going in it.

I would like to stop my iPhone from going to the iCloud and would like to instead use my Air to be the source for storage. I’ve checked Google, YouTube and I’m not seeing a video that shows me step by step instructions on stopping my devices from going to iCloud and instead ask to go to my MacBook Air. Thanks!

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AirForceAce Author

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Nov 22, 2021 12:14 PM in response to muguy

No luck. The MacBook Air is not showing my iPhone under Devices; it shows "remote disc". I believe this is the source of the issue. Question is- how do I get the MacBook Air to recognize my iPhone XR so I can start downloading music, texts, etc. to my Air? Thanks for the assistance.

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