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

The support page Michael Black supplies :

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

says:

"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."

Well I use Google's calendar so the US authorities have full access to my movements already, but at least I have the choice. Contacts would be a bit of a pain as Google doesn't have them ... yet

It's removing the ability of users to choose where they store their data that gets me. Truly unacceptable.

ashtreex wrote:

 

Well I use Google's calendar so the US authorities have full access to my movements already, but at least I have the choice. Contacts would be a bit of a pain as Google doesn't have them ...

I've been syncing contacts using Google for years....

Looks like I'll have give the NSA my contacts as well as my diary. What a choice, Google or Apple. Mind you, it's GCHQ I'm more worried about.

Apple >> System Preferences >> Internet Accounts.

Select the Google account and check off Contacts.

ashtreex wrote:

 

Contacts would be a bit of a pain as Google doesn't have them ... yet

Actually, they do. They have for years. Maybe you shoult try and google for instructions on how to set it up...

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Matt Schultz wrote:

 

Wow. I don't know what's worse there, princess. The snotty little tone of your post or the fact you felt you had to return just to post it.

 

Get back on your meds, princess.

Yes and after all your polite and helpful input. Terrible, isn't it.

You keep coming back also. Don't turn up to a battle of wits, unarmed, Princess (has a Capital 'P')

Cheers

Pete

ashtreex wrote:

 

Is that part of Gmail, or separate?

It's part of Gmail. Note that just because you have a Gmail address doesn't mean you have to use it for anything or give it out to anyone.

Oooh, a troll!

Unless you are a known criminal, drug dealer, human trafficker, terrorist or someone of that ilk, the NSA, FBI, GCHQ, CSA, HMRC, RAC or WD40 aren't going to have any interest in your contacts or calendar, and neither Apple or Google will just hand them over for no reason whatsoever.

I am surviving fine with five Macs all using Mavericks, two iPhones and an iPad and have never used the cloud.Everything is in sync.

So how do you sync without iCloud then?

You can set up OS X Server if you want.  $20 and a little work.

MikieMike. wrote:

 

I am surviving fine with five Macs all using Mavericks, two iPhones and an iPad and have never used the cloud.Everything is in sync.

 

So how do you sync without iCloud then?

USB cable, through iTunes. As I always have. Using Mavericks and the latest iTunes.

Cheers

Pete

William Lloyd wrote:

 

You can set up OS X Server if you want.  $20 and a little work.

Thanks for the concise and helpful answer.

I appreciate it.

petermac87 wrote:

I am surviving fine with five Macs all using Mavericks, two iPhones and an iPad and have never used the cloud.Everything is in sync.

 

So how do you sync without iCloud then?

USB cable, through iTunes. As I always have. Using Mavericks and the latest iTunes.

Thanks mate. You are so cool!