can I reinstall MacBook Pro from iCloud ?

when getting a new MacBook Pro, I backed up most to iCloud backup..how to reinstall on a new computer


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Nov 15, 2023 12:01 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2023 1:36 PM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.

I suspect that you synced data from the Mac with iCloud. If you turn on the same sync options in the new Mac (via Apple menu > System Settings > [username] > iCloud) then the synced data will sync with your new Mac.


Also see the following:


It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered.


Also see the Apple article: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support



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Nov 15, 2023 1:36 PM in response to sola72

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.

I suspect that you synced data from the Mac with iCloud. If you turn on the same sync options in the new Mac (via Apple menu > System Settings > [username] > iCloud) then the synced data will sync with your new Mac.


Also see the following:


It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered.


Also see the Apple article: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support



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