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IIRC I wasn't able to download or update apps from the app store without an iCloud account, so an iCloud account is not really optional. Regarding backups, I've
by ploggingdev 9y ago
IIRC I wasn't able to download or update apps from the app store without an iCloud account, so an iCloud account is not really optional. Regarding backups, I've disabled all backups to iCloud and upload photos, videos to a google account since I can't directly transfer files to a linux pc.
- walterbell 9y agoYou can. The Apple account needed for the App Store is independent of iCloud. You can create this account on the apple website, then use it to sign into the device (separately from iCloud). Just say no to all requests which ask for iCloud signon, during device setup. You can directly transfer files to a Linux PC (via SFTP, WebDav, SMB) with iOS apps like Transmit, Coda, GoodReader, Briefcase and others.
- ploggingdev 9y agoEven if I don't use iCloud, the Apple ID forces me to use a phone number for 2FA and account recovery right? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915 Thanks for the app suggestions, will try them.
- walterbell 9y agoLooks like it: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2017/7/10/15946642/two-factor-authentication-online-security-mess https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2...