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Doesn't MacOS require an iCloud account for updates ... effectively making it "required" to use the OS?
by josefresco 3y ago
Doesn't MacOS require an iCloud account for updates ... effectively making it "required" to use the OS?
- sprawl_ 3y agoMac App Store app updates, yes. macOS system updates, no.
- sneak 3y agoXcode / compiler - yes.
- gunapologist99 3y agoYou also literally can't even launch an iPhone past the initial screens without creating/logging into an Apple account. At least Google lets you use an Android phone without forcing an account.
- concinds 3y ago"Literally" untrue.
- bun_at_work 3y agoAFAIK you only need an iCloud account to use iCloud related features, like the app store, syncing across devices, access to Apple services, etc. It's very much usable with just a local user. Admittedly, they do heavily suggesting connecting an iCloud account.
- hot_gril 3y agoRight. They bother a little about it, but some of my spare Macs have no iCloud account associated, and it's fine.