If we add a large file to the iCloud Drive folder, for example, there doesn't seem to be a way to see that it's fully synced, with a tick or a green dot or something. This, to me, is its biggest downfall. I need to know when it has synced without going to the web version.
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OS X Yosemite Launch Brings Fully Functional iCloud Drive to Mac and iOS
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no one's forcing you to use this....
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there's already an app you can download that'll do this, can't remember the name.
The same thing is happening to me. My iCloud Drive loads on iCloud.com but not on my rMBP. The folders on iCloud.com are empty, but I just want them to show up in Finder. I'll worry about my files later. I've restarted Finder and restarted my computer numerous times as well.
Oh, ok. Good to know. Thanks for the info. I thought files had to be very specific to an app, as opposed to an app that work with any file type. Very nice.
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Thanks, good to know. Very nice.
So it's accessible to iOS devices, but you have to figure it out on your own as we don't support a file hierarchy.
Thanks Apple, nice play.
Thanks Apple, nice play.
Well everything is working perfectly for me. I did complete reformat and install of my iMac to Yosemite and set it up with my iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air for iCloud drive. I guess I was one of the few lucky ones. I will say I agree that there should be a standalone app on iOS to access the iCloud Drive and all apps.
Because this was a feature of iDisk that Apple removed years ago (along with other features of iDisk) which lot of people used or would use now (as evidenced by the widespread use of Dropbox and other similar services.)
It is frustrating that Apple continues to remove features, then when so many users protest, they trickle in a few of the most missed and complained about ones, and then they and some of the press tout these as "great new features", when the functionality is actually less than it was years ago.
I 100% agree with this statement. Apple does alot of things right but this is not one of their strong suits.
Does anyone have an idea how to access PDF's on iOS 8 that are stored in the PREVIEW folder on iCloud Drive?
My thoughts on this ... diversification. While the thought of consolidating to one service sounds nice, it's much wiser in my opinion to use a range of tools. Yes, this means having to manage credentials for each service, but the benefits far outweigh this inconvenience.
Have you checked out Droplr? It's a great way to quickly share files. Uploads are fast and a link is immediately copied to your clipboard for pasting into an email or instant message.
I use Dropbox and Droplr side-by-side. Droplr's handling of uploads, links and media (movies, etc.) is more convenient for me than Dropbox's equivalent.
Wonder how long before iCloud Drive takes before its down? Not trying to get flamed but with past events of Apple's foray into the cloud haven't always been without some sort of hitch.
I think there's no way to view all files in the drive on iOS devices because you may not have the apps to open them. Say you put a Powerpoint presentation into the drive on your Mac, what's it supposed to do when you try to open it on your iOS device when you don't have a presentation app? I think this way, you have to go through a specific app, e.g. Powerpoint, then it shows you what you can open.
Personally, I think that's a poor implementation. If anything, you should be able to see all of your files through a standalone app but if you try to open a file for which you don't have the appropriate app, it would give you the option to search the app store for apps that can open it. It could even drive app downloads if people toss a bunch of things into the drive and then are able to search for apps to open those files.
Personally, I think that's a poor implementation. If anything, you should be able to see all of your files through a standalone app but if you try to open a file for which you don't have the appropriate app, it would give you the option to search the app store for apps that can open it. It could even drive app downloads if people toss a bunch of things into the drive and then are able to search for apps to open those files.
That's a really good question....don't know, but I wouldn't count on it...seems like alot of Apple service changes are walking through one way door experiences with no going back (i.e. back up everything before you throw that switch and only throw that switch if you can live without it on your iPhone 4 for the rest of the time you're running your 4).
Not sure how I feel in paying for storage as I already have these free services:
1) 30 GB onedrive
2) 50 GB Box
3) 15 GB dropbox
1) 30 GB onedrive
2) 50 GB Box
3) 15 GB dropbox
oh ya, iCloud drive..
I can't wait for this to come to Mavericks, and iOS 7.1.2.
Just like how Siri never came to iPad, till later, Apple can do the same here too.
Otherwise, Dropbox is my bet
I'm also looking into private cloud storage solution : FileTransporter...
That way i can eliminate all for the things associated with cloud in-"security" + I can have a large a drive i want without paying anything.
I can't wait for this to come to Mavericks, and iOS 7.1.2.
Just like how Siri never came to iPad, till later, Apple can do the same here too.
Otherwise, Dropbox is my bet
I'm also looking into private cloud storage solution : FileTransporter...
That way i can eliminate all for the things associated with cloud in-"security" + I can have a large a drive i want without paying anything.
Apple brings back iDisk, gives it a new name, calls it new.
Microsoft brings back the Start Menu as well as windowed windows (metro apps) and calls them new features.
I like all these new features in concept. Unfortunately, without a trip to an Apple store that's not close to me with my Mac Pro, most of these new cloud and communications features will not work on my Mac Pro.
Messages
Facetime
SMS
Anything between my Mac and another Mac or iPhone outside of iTunes will simply not work.
I first got a hint of this looming problem when I discovered my Mac can't use Air Drop or Air Play and now not Handoff. Since this Mac Pro is a late 2009 series Mac Pro, it should be able to do all these things.
All of these things require having a valid Serial # on your Mac. I never knew this. It's a rare problem that only happens when you've had Apple replace a logic board. In my case and apparently to some others, my legitimate Serial # was never flashed back onto the new logic board by Apple. Luckily it's still on the case though, so apparently there's an Apple only fix for this. But I have no idea if its going to be free since I no longer have Apple Care.
Messages
Facetime
SMS
Anything between my Mac and another Mac or iPhone outside of iTunes will simply not work.
I first got a hint of this looming problem when I discovered my Mac can't use Air Drop or Air Play and now not Handoff. Since this Mac Pro is a late 2009 series Mac Pro, it should be able to do all these things.
All of these things require having a valid Serial # on your Mac. I never knew this. It's a rare problem that only happens when you've had Apple replace a logic board. In my case and apparently to some others, my legitimate Serial # was never flashed back onto the new logic board by Apple. Luckily it's still on the case though, so apparently there's an Apple only fix for this. But I have no idea if its going to be free since I no longer have Apple Care.
All of that will eventually work when it's renamed
iCloudMe.com
Gives Apple a lot more time to copy what dropbox does.
Dropbox FTW
oh ya, iCloud drive..
I can't wait for this to come to Mavericks, and iOS 7.1.2.
Just like how Siri never came to iPad, till later, Apple can do the same here too.
Otherwise, Dropbox is my bet
I'm also looking into private cloud storage solution : FileTransporter...
That way i can eliminate all for the things associated with cloud in-"security" + I can have a large a drive i want without paying anything.
Siri came to iPad with new iPads, not software updates.
And even then, which apps? I can't find any thus far.
iOS is the OS where we need iCloud Drive to be fully operational and accessible the MOST and yet............................... *crickets*
This is the sole thing which is irritating me about the new systems...
Apple......................argh