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iCloud drive files taking forever to download

I want to download the files from my iCloud to start organizing my drive from the start but it gets stuck at the very beggining and doesn't budge. I tried several time and yes my internet connection is excellent 500MB fiber optics

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Sep 24, 2021 9:28 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 8:41 PM

Use safe mode How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

You have to click stop updating and turn off immediately .

 open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .

( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .

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Sep 24, 2021 8:41 PM in response to axelfromsao paulo

Use safe mode How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

You have to click stop updating and turn off immediately .

 open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .

( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .

iCloud drive files taking forever to download

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