[2 Bugs] iCloud - Can't keep my files only online

Hi,


I have 200gb that I don't want to keep it locally on my Mac, I want it to be only on iCloud.com


The Remove Download is not working :(


May you help me?



Details:


I have a 200gb folder named Backup on my iCloud Drive.


I right clicked on it and clicked on Remove Download.


There is an empty cloud after the folder name:


I understand that indicates that the files are online. But they aren't, look how my storage is, look the the iDrive line (it's still occupying 206gb on my folder):



When I go on iCloud.com , the folder is there and the button of the cloud with an arrow pointing below is not clickable.



Therefore showing that all files are already local on my Mac. So, there is a conflict there, iCloud shows that files are locally on my Mac and iDrive on my finder shows that files are only online.


I can't pass around those two bugs :/


Bug 1: Remove download isn't working.

Bug 2: The cloud icon after folder name is not correct.


May you help me?


Thanks, Best,

André.




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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 7:49 AM

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Jun 30, 2025 8:28 AM in response to andregabriel

Here are some examples from my iCloud Drive:

Shown above,

Desktop is both local and at iCloud.com, but it can be removed to Optimize if necessary.

The photoslibrary is ignored because it's not allowed in iCloud Drive

Rainbow stays only in iCloud until clicked

Album is kept always local as well as at iCloud


From Understanding iCloud Drive - Apple Community





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[2 Bugs] iCloud - Can't keep my files only online

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