How to locally sync an iPhone with OS X Mavericks? iCloud is NOT an option.

the link

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12117

now contains the language

Note: These instructions apply only if you use OS X v.10.8.5 or earlier. If you use OS X Mavericks v.10.9 or later, your contacts, calendars, and other info are updated on your computers and iOS devices via iCloud. For more information, see iCloud Help at icloud.com.

dpginhamptonva wrote:

the link

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12117

now contains the language

Note: These instructions apply only if you use OS X v.10.8.5 or earlier. If you use OS X Mavericks v.10.9 or later, your contacts, calendars, and other info are updated on your computers and iOS devices via iCloud. For more information, see iCloud Help at icloud.com.

Hmm, now as since "Last Modified: Sep 23, 2013". :/

Indeed I did, Andy, indeed I did.

Other concerned users should remember that this issue encompasses three areas, so feedback should be provided to Apple through the relevant channels for iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS X at:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Feedback to Apple should always be constructive, informative and non-abusive. They are an intelligent company and they are more likely to respond to intelligent argument than flame-filled demands.

I may also have mentioned my concerns to a greater voice.

Livebox wrote:

Indeed I did, Andy, indeed I did.

Other concerned users should remember that this issue encompasses three areas, so feedback should be provided to Apple through the relevant channels for iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS X at:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Feedback to Apple should always be constructive, informative and non-abusive. They are an intelligent company and they are more likely to respond to intelligent argument than flame-filled demands.

I may also have mentioned my concerns to a greater voice.

Agreed.

APPLE, Bring back local iTunes / Device sync !

Many of your PAYING customers are upset, rely on this feature set, and do not want to use iCloud.

Bring it back !!!

To All,

Apart from feedback through the secret channels to Apple, those of you who have already downloaded and installed Mavericks could also rate it and provide a reasonably factual review (otherwise may not be displayed) in the App Store. Please highlight the fact that calendar and contacts can no longer be synced without iCloud, as I guess most of the new users would not have a clue, as it is not mentioned anywhere.

Z001 wrote:

To All,

Apart from feedback through the secret channels to Apple, those of you who have already downloaded and installed Mavericks could also rate it and provide a reasonably factual review (otherwise may not be displayed) in the App Store. Please highlight the fact that calendar and contacts can no longer be synced without iCloud, as I guess most of the new users would not have a clue, as it is not mentioned anywhere.

Good idea. I will do that when I find the time. I hope Apple does not remove our comments about this too.

Great advice.

Companies have been trying to get around the power of iTunes for many years. Sad to see it's Apple themselves who lessen the software's impact, grip and power. Tim Cook's first strategic blunder.

antdude

At least it shows someone is reading what we write here.....

Z001 wrote:

antdude

At least it shows someone is reading what we write here.....

The Hosts, who are the ones who remove posts, only do so when a post is reported to them. They are not reading each and every post.

Meg St._Clair

You may be right....although one of my posts lasted 15 seconds so they are pretty fast, whoever they are....

If you've been reported frequently, they do start to watch you. If you have enough posts deleted, they will temporarily suspend your posting privileges.

Meg St._Clair

Thanks. I'll be careful.

It might also help if you mark corresponding opinions in the AppStore reviews als "helpful". That will increase their visibility. At the moment 8-9% of ratings in the german AppStore are (1*).

Ok I wasn't going to read through all the threads so sorry if this is a repeat solution, but I found a website called securityspread.com and the guy used the new OSX server ($19.99) on mavericks to sync locally all the contacts and calenders. I would hope Apple would bring the local sync feature back and I have complained but it does comeback I think this is the only option. I hope this helps even thought you do have to dish out some cash 😟