How to Disable iCloud
Four Methods:Disabling iCloud on iOSDisabling iCloud on Mac OS XDisabling iCloud in Windows 8Disabling iCloud in Windows 7
iCloud is an Apple cloud storage service that allows users to sync personal information across all their iOS devices; such as music, photos, documents, mail, contacts, calendars, and more. iOS users, Mac OS X users, and Windows users can all disable iCloud from within the iCloud application on their devices.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Disabling iCloud on iOS
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1Tap on “Settings” from the home screen of your iOS device.Ad
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2Tap on “iCloud.”
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3Scroll to the verify bottom of the iCloud screen and tap on “Delete Account.” iCloud will now be turned off and disabled on your iOS device, and will no longer store your personal data.[1]
Method 2 of 4: Disabling iCloud on Mac OS X
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1Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
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2Click on “iCloud.” The iCloud preferences menu will display on-screen.[2]
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3Click on “Sign Out.” iCloud will now be disabled, and will no longer back up your information.
Method 3 of 4: Disabling iCloud in Windows 8
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1Navigate to your computer’s Start screen and select the “iCloud” application. The iCloud Control Panel will display on-screen.
- If using Windows 8.1, click on the down arrow located in the lower-left corner of your screen to access the iCloud app.[3]
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2Click on “Sign Out.” iCloud will now be disabled, and will no longer store your personal data.
Method 4 of 4: Disabling iCloud in Windows 7
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Warnings
- Back up all personal data to a computer or another location prior to disabling iCloud. In the event your computer or device malfunctions or becomes reset, you may lose all your personal data as a result of having iCloud turned off and disabled.
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