Short answer: Make a backup then setup a local synchronisation between your iPhone and your Mac.
I'd like to preface my answer by saying that the following procedure is viable for people who only have a Mac and an iPhone.
FAQ: How can I find the videos that take the most space in iCloud Photos on Mac?
FAQ: Why is iCloud telling me that there's not enough space left and that I need to purchase some storage?
FAQ: All the files and icons on my desktop have disappeared. What happened and how can I get them back?
As Captain Obvious would say, the first place to look into is the bin.
If it's not there, then it could be that the Desktop & Document syncing with iCloud has been turned off manually, or not reactivated after a macOS upgrade.
To check that, just visit > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive Options
How to use iCloud Keychain on iPhone, iPad & Mac
In this post, I’ll show you how to use iCloud Keychain on your Apple devices.
As explained in my previous post, iCloud Keychain is a good place to start if:
you exclusively use Safari for web browsing
your online footprint is limited to a few accounts
you only need to manage login and credit card information
How to prevent unauthorised access to your Apple account
In this post, I will show you how to strengthen the security of your Apple account with Two-Factor Authentication.
This tip is useful if:
You're not using Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Two-Step Verification (2SV) yet
You want to prevent anyone from accessing your Apple account even if they guess or acquire your password.
How to collaborate with others on the same note from your iPhone
In this post, I will show you how to collaborate with others on the same note through iCloud, directly from your iPhone.
This tip is useful if you’re using Notes to:
Create your shopping list
Plan small trips and holidays
Organise family reunions or friend parties
Collect ideas for projects like house improvement
Save / store recipes either your own or found online
… and want other people to stay in the loop and be able to edit the note by adding attachments or checking off to-do items.
How to sync selected photo albums between your Mac and your iPhone
Sean Arenas asked the following question on Quora:
Can I sync photo albums and choose which ones to sync if I enable iCloud storage on my iPhone and Mac?
The short answer is "possibly" and it depends from two factors:
- The size of your main Photos library
- Your willingness to manage multiple libraries on your Mac
3 ways to sync only some pictures between your Apple devices
....How do I verify an iCloud account?..Comment puis-je vérifier un compte iCloud ?....
CodeNorth asked this question and added the following information:
When I try to access iCloud from settings on my iPhone it says I need to verify the email. But when I go on the computer to sign in to iCloud to verify the email it says on there verify the email to access the account. I need to verify to access, but I can't access to verify. Thanks for any help.
