iOS5/iCloud/etc. Questions & Discussions

GrooveWarrior · #1 10-13-2011, 07:12 PM

I didn't see a thread for this and had some questions.

So I have my iPod Touch and iPad updated to iOS5. How long does it take to back up to iCloud? My iPad sat there for 20 minutes and it was still estimating the time remaining . . .

Also, I understand that my iCal will update wirelessly to iCloud and sync between my iPod and iPad, but how will the iCal on my MacBook Pro be updated? Will I have to sync it with the cable? Not a problem if I do, but I would like to know.

GrooveWarrior · #2 10-13-2011, 07:14 PM

Also, I thought we could mention tips and tricks we like with the new OS.

I love the split keyboard option on the iPad.

I also like the swipe down notification center, and the pop up notifications.

The iMessage app is great too.

OldDog52 · #3 10-13-2011, 08:05 PM

I was surprised to find out that I have to create a new me.com account in order to use iCloud. I've used the same iTunes user ID for years, but that's not good enough, now I need to create yet another account in order to use their cloud service. I guess I'll get over it but I don't understand why this should be a requirement.

L-A · #4 10-13-2011, 08:08 PM

Apparently it's not. My Apple account is on a Gmail address and it works fine with iCloud.

My iPhone synced wirelessly today, and I thought it was awesome.

OldDog52 · #5 10-13-2011, 08:16 PM

Weird. If I try to enable iCloud on either my iPhone or iPad, they both say I must create a new me.com account. Could it be because I never had a MobileMe account? My iTunes account is a Comcast email address.

BurningSkies · #6 10-13-2011, 08:23 PM

While I do have a .me account, or a .mac account, I don't use that ID for my apple ID and use a gmail account. No trouble here. I'm not backing up my entire phone to the cloud, but do have the photo/contacts, my calendars, etc. set up for it and it seems to be working fine. for photos, it seems to upload instantaneously.

Also I tried the find my iPhone on the cloud and it worked well and quickly too.

BurningSkies · #7 10-13-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldDog52

Weird. If I try to enable iCloud on either my iPhone or iPad, they both say I must create a new me.com account. Could it be because I never had a MobileMe account? My iTunes account is a Comcast email address.

Nope. Shouldn't have anything to do with MobileMe given they're different types of services and Apple would like to get out from under MobileMe. You can't even sign up for one any more IIRC.

BurningSkies · #8 10-13-2011, 08:27 PM

Oh, and I'm digging some of the features in iOS5. The new camera features are cool, including accessing camera from the lock screen, and using the volume button for the shutter button is way easier for me.

The swipe into an app is pretty sweet...

...and I really like the new reminder feature. I set up one tonight to remind me to call for jury duty once I got home (using the locate rather than a time) and it worked perfectly.

OldDog52 · #9 10-13-2011, 09:24 PM

Actually it was only the Mail and Notes sync to iCloud that demand the me.com account.

Nino Valenti · #10 10-13-2011, 10:22 PM

I haven't really been able to find this on Apple.com so I'll ask here.

My son, daughter and I have iPhones. My wife has an iPad.

If I use iCloud, can I pick what I want to DL for each device from each device.

OR

Does the cloud automatically download every thing to each device?

rob2966 · #11 10-14-2011, 12:47 AM

I believe you can somewhat customize it on each device. Go into Settings -> iCloud

Can't guarantee it since I haven't enabled iCloud at this point (but I did sign up to get the account).

Later
Rob

L-A · #12 10-14-2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldDog52

Actually it was only the Mail and Notes sync to iCloud that demand the me.com account.

Ah! You can sync it with either a me.com or a gmail account I believe. I've been with Gmail for a long time, so I don't think I saw that step in my setup.

ssbass · #13 10-14-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

I didn't see a thread for this and had some questions.

So I have my iPod Touch and iPad updated to iOS5. How long does it take to back up to iCloud? My iPad sat there for 20 minutes and it was still estimating the time remaining . . .

Also, I understand that my iCal will update wirelessly to iCloud and sync between my iPod and iPad, but how will the iCal on my MacBook Pro be updated? Will I have to sync it with the cable? Not a problem if I do, but I would like to know.

You need to be running Lion

MakiSupaStar · #14 10-14-2011, 08:15 PM

Pretty cool. iPad apps just updated to iTunes automatically.

GrooveWarrior · #15 10-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssbass

You need to be running Lion

I see. Now a problem I am running into, is even when I plug in a cable to sync my iPod or iPad to my MacBook, the dates I put in aren't going over to my iCal on my MacBook Pro.

That is not good. What am I doing wrong?

Nino Valenti · #16 10-17-2011, 01:54 PM

I was hoping you would be able to stream music on the cloud. Keep (some or most) of my music on the cloud I I have more room on my iPhone for taking videos and pics and junk.

A.Diva · #17 10-18-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

I didn't see a thread for this and had some questions.

So I have my iPod Touch and iPad updated to iOS5. How long does it take to back up to iCloud? My iPad sat there for 20 minutes and it was still estimating the time remaining . . .

Also, I understand that my iCal will update wirelessly to iCloud and sync between my iPod and iPad, but how will the iCal on my MacBook Pro be updated? Will I have to sync it with the cable? Not a problem if I do, but I would like to know.

Yeah I'm late.

Took my 64G iPad2 about 5 hours to backup to the Cloud.

After all was said and done, I now have a nagging syncing problem.

GrooveWarrior · #18 10-18-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Diva

Yeah I'm late.

Took my 64G iPad2 about 5 hours to backup to the Cloud.

After all was said and done, I now have a nagging syncing problem.

I'm getting all kinds of double calendar entries and I don't know why.

MNAirHead · #19 10-19-2011, 07:25 PM

Your first time will take some time.

MakiSupaStar · #20 10-20-2011, 09:03 AM

I friggin' hate this thing. My iphone lost all of it's apps. Then I had to redownload, and rebuild my iphone, and reorganize everything. Then when I opened up my ipad it had a bunch of apps from my iphone on there, including apps that I had bought, and long ago deleted from my iphone. I also had to turn off a bunch of stuff. I have all kinds of photos on my phone that I don't want to suddenly pop up on my iPad when my wife, or son are using it, or worse yet, when I'm using my ipad for work (since it is a device given to me by my school). Same goes for that new imessage thing. There are MANY conversations that I want to stay on my phone. What I'm left with, is a jumbled mess on both devices. Lots of messy management. This would be great, if both my iPad and my iPhone were personal devices, but since they're not, it's an extra pain in the @$$ that caused me to lose an evening and part of my day yesterday. I'm still not sure I wrestled this thing to the ground yet.