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How to keep files within iCloud Drive downloaded locally on iPad

Can’t seem to find a way to keep my iCloud Drive files local. This is rather annoying when going off the grid. You click the “download all” button on the file you want before you leave for your trip when once away from reception you notice the iPad deleted the local download. My work around is to make a copy of all my files from iCloud onto the iPad local files folder, do my work, and once back on the grid, cut and paste all my files into iCloud Drive to override. This is defiantly not ideal. Any native solutions to this?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 1:03 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2023 1:14 PM

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices – Apple Support (UK)

 

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

 

Transfer files between iPhone and your computer

Transfer files between your iPhone and your computer - Apple Support (BN)

 

Share files and folders in iCloud Drive on iPhone

Share files and folders in iCloud Drive on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17


Not sure if the problem is related to beta version iPadOS 17.

Installing iOS beta version is at your own risk.

iOS 17 version has not been released to the public, so you have to wait.

We are not allowed to discuss about Beta version here.


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Question marked as Best reply

Aug 3, 2023 1:14 PM in response to Brainjax44

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices – Apple Support (UK)

 

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

 

Transfer files between iPhone and your computer

Transfer files between your iPhone and your computer - Apple Support (BN)

 

Share files and folders in iCloud Drive on iPhone

Share files and folders in iCloud Drive on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17


Not sure if the problem is related to beta version iPadOS 17.

Installing iOS beta version is at your own risk.

iOS 17 version has not been released to the public, so you have to wait.

We are not allowed to discuss about Beta version here.


How to keep files within iCloud Drive downloaded locally on iPad

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