Deleted files accidentally on Mac? How to: iCloud Data recovery and backup

Since the beginning of the computer era, we are facing data loss problems. We have advanced with so many data security technologies, bigger and better storage drives and advanced backup techniques; we still lose files.

From a long time, the major reason for losing files has been accidentally deleting or emptying the trash folder, especially in Mac devices. But thanks to Apple’s two great features “The time machine” and “iCloud”. You can recover any deleted files and folders from these two applications if correctly configured.

So, what is iCloud?

ICloud comes pre-installed in Mac devices as all other basic applications such as notes or BootCamp. The service gives you 5 GB of free cloud storage which can then be upgraded to more space as required. Of course, in today’s world, 5 GB is not enough in comparison of our basic files and folders needs.

Also, you can always access your iCloud files from any other devices online.

Data Recovery from iCloud

You will find one folder named iCloud Drive. All of the files you want to save online can be simply copied in the same folder to backup. If you accidentally delete your files or files gets corrupted, even if your Mac devices fails or stops working you can still access iCloud from another Mac devices and set it up with the same data.

How to Recover Files Deleted from iCloud Drive??

Let’s assume that you have deleted some files and then also emptied the trash folder, now you need those files urgently.

All you need to do is.

• Open Safari browser
• Go to www.iCloud.Com
• Once logged in click on Advanced<< Restore Files. A dialogue box will come with options – Restore Files, Restore Contacts, Restore Calendars, and Restore Bookmarks. Just stay with Restore Files.
• You can see the files which you deleted accidentally.
• Select the files you want to recover.
• Once the restore is complete, you can then see the files in your device.

Now that’s all about iCloud, but what happens when you don’t have the backup online or even in Time machine device? What if the physical drive inside the time machine fails or your Mac hard drive fails?

Check our article about Hard drive Data Recovery

Data Recovery – Prevents the Loss of Data

You can still recover the data, IT Tech4all recovers data from all damaged storage devices such as Hard Drives, SSDs, Servers, and USBs etc. if your Mac devices had a fall and show a question mark inside a folder, and means the hard drive inside is damaged. In cases like that Data Recovery is essential.

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