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Interesting and terrifying observation. Who exactly would one go about making backups of ones iCloud data. The internet is of no help, it's all about backing up
by mrweasel 3y ago
Interesting and terrifying observation. Who exactly would one go about making backups of ones iCloud data. The internet is of no help, it's all about backing up TO iCloud.
- ezfe 3y agoWhile true, as observed elsewhere there's no reason to believe Apple restricts these things if you get banned for fraudulent transactions. The linked post doesn't make that allegation.
- HWR_14 3y agoApple has instructions [0]. Looks like there is a download link accessible via the web interface on icloud.com. But you can also set an auto-syncing folder on OSX/Windows and copy them from there using standard OS commands. [0] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204055 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204055
- mrweasel 3y agoThanks, annoyingly it seems like there's no automated solution for photos.
- wil421 3y agoSetting up a Smart Folder in MacOS may work but it’s been a long time since I’ve used them. I use rsync to backup photos to my NAS. It looks like you can use rsync on an iCloud directory.[1] I just ordered a new MacBook Pro and plan to use them method for my NAS and to iCloud. [1] https://www.jessesquires.com/blog/2019/09/27/icloud-backup-using-rsync/ https://www.jessesquires.com/blog/2019/09/27/icloud-backup-u...
- allarm 3y agoI sync photos with my google account. I realize it’s not ideal, but at least something.
- coldtea 3y agoYou can set Photos.app to download all photos locally (on the Mac at least)
- HWR_14 3y agoThere is a Photos program Apple makes for Windows, and I think it has the same option.
- switch007 3y agoThere is also https://privacy.apple.com/ https://privacy.apple.com/ and "Transfer a copy of your data" (photos/videos) to Google Photos. Plus a data export feature for the other data. That can take up to 7 days. Not exactly a backup in the traditional sense however.
- jjulius 3y ago>... to Google Photos. The same exact thing can happen, and has happened, if Google disables your account.
- kelnos 3y agoSure, but what's the likelihood that both your iCloud and Google accounts get disabled at the same time? Personally I would opt for something safer, like using a true backup solution, but convenience often trumps safety. Using two cloud providers with trigger-happy account termination policies is better than just one.
- jjulius 3y agoThat's a fair point, I hadn't considered that before.
- switch007 3y agoI knew someone would reply making that point. Well done.
- jjulius 3y agoThanks, I appreciate your snark! Have a great day/evening/whatever it is where you are. Genuinely.