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
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
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
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
Thanks for the info. That's what I was looking for !
can I reinstall MacBook Pro from iCloud ?