HT204136: About backups for iOS devices

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Sirius999

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Q: Does Apple allow you to backup your iMac on iCloud - using Time Machine or another method?

Sorry if this question has been asked and answered before. I have a feeling that the answer is 'no'. If it is 'no' does anyone know why? Will the situation change?

Thanks.

Sirius 999.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 22, 2016 2:05 AM

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léonie Feb 22, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Sirius999
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Feb 22, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Sirius999

iCloud Backups are only for the mobile devices - iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch. See: iCloud: Backup and restore overview

You can store documents and data on iCloud Drive, but that is no backup. See: iCloud Drive FAQ

If it is 'no' does anyone know why? Will the situation change?

Only Apple can tell you that. We are not supposed to speculate in these forums.
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Sirius999 Feb 22, 2016 3:48 AM in response to léonie
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Feb 22, 2016 3:48 AM in response to léonie

Thanks Léonie!
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léonie Feb 22, 2016 4:16 AM in response to Sirius999
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Feb 22, 2016 4:16 AM in response to Sirius999

You are welcome
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