What was wrong with MobileMe?

MobileMe was the failed precursor to iCloud. “It was a mistake to launch MobileMe at the same time as iPhone 3G, iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store,” Jobs writes in an email to Apple employees. “We all had more than enough to do, and MobileMe could have been delayed without consequence.”

Can I use iCloud with El Capitan?

To use iCloud Drive, a device must have an active Internet connection and meet minimum requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Apple’s iOS 8 or 9. Mac with 10.10 Yosemite or 10.11 El Capitan. A PC with Windows 7 or 8 is required for iCloud for Windows.

How do I fix iCloud storage problem?

You can free up storage in iCloud by deleting content that you’re not using:

  1. Reduce the size of your iCloud Backup.
  2. Delete photos in iCloud Photos.
  3. Delete folders or files in iCloud Drive.
  4. Delete texts and attachments in Messages.
  5. Delete messages and manage Mail.
  6. Delete voice memos.

How do I fix error connecting to Apple ID Server?

  1. Retry Your App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple Services Login.
  2. iPadOS & iOS Update: Get the Latest Apple Software Update.
  3. Make Sure You’re Connected to the Internet.
  4. Check the Apple System Status Page.
  5. Change Your Apple ID Password.
  6. Check Your Device’s Date & Time Settings.
  7. Do a Network Settings Reset.

Does me com still exist?

Update: Apple no longer has @me.com accounts anymore. If you create an Apple account you will have a @icloud.com account.

What is a .me account?

Me.com (Apple iCloud) provides IMAP access to your Me.com (Apple iCloud) account, so you can connect to your email from mobile devices and desktop email clients.

What devices are compatible with iCloud?

The service works with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even PC and can be accessed a number of ways to view and manage your stored content. The iCloud web page is your primary way of accessing the service so you can view and manage all synced files as well as locate a missing mobile device.

Why is my iPhone not connecting to the server?

Resetting the network settings can solve the problem. In the Settings panel, go to “General’ and ‘Reset’ and choose “Reset Network Settings.” If the problem isn’t immediately resolved, turn the phone off and back on to help it recognize the change.

What to do if your Apple ID doesn’t work on iCloud?

If your Apple ID works with the iTunes Store, App Store, Game Center, FaceTime, or other Apple services, your Apple ID should work for iCloud. Contact iCloud Support for help.

What to do if your computer cant connect to iCloud?

If you’re logged in to your computer as a standard user without administrator privileges, you might receive an authentication alert: “System Preferences is trying to modify the Directory Services configuration.” Enter the administrator’s name and password to allow System Preferences to modify the configuration.

What do you need to know about the iCloud system?

See the iCloud system requirements for more information. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products.

Why do I get messages when I sign in to iCloud?

If your device is running iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite or earlier, sign in using two-step verification instead. If you see one of these messages, it means that you have exceeded the number of new Apple IDs you can set up with iCloud on a single device in one year. Learn what to do .