How to fix and repair anything related to iCloud, App Store, and Mac App Store if not at all working correctly on Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac with just one simple solution!

After using your Apple Mac, iPhone or iPad for more than 2 to 3 years upgrading the operating system multiple times you may realise after upgrading system some features like iCloud, Mac / App Store App Downloads and Updates, Keychain Sync, Safari Passwords Sync, Contacts Sync are not working across devices.

Precautions:

1. If you are on iPhone and iPad first backup your device using Mac. And also backup your iPhone and iPad photos using Apple Photos.

2. If you are on Mac backup your Mac using TimeMachine

iPhone and iPad’s iCloud and App Store Account Related Issues
If you are having iCloud / iCloud Photos Sync / Keychain Sync / Safari Password Sync / App Store Apps Download related issues you can just Sign Out of your iCloud account using the following steps:
Step 01: Settings
Step 02: [your name]
Step 03: Scroll down to the bottom.
Step 04: Tap Sign Out.
Step 05: Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off.
Step 06: Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your device.
Step 07: Tap Sign Out.
Step 08: Tap Sign Out again to confirm that you want to sign out of iCloud.
Step 09: If you are successfully sign out of your iCloud account now restart your device and sign back in with your same iCloud username and password. And see if everything is working fine now…

Mac’s iCloud Account Related Issues
If you are having iCloud / iCloud Photos Sync / Keychain Sync / Safari Password Sync related issues you can just Sign Out of your iCloud account using the following steps:
Step 01: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
Step 02: Click Apple ID, then click Overview. If you use macOS High Sierra or earlier, click iCloud.
Step 03: Click Sign Out.
Step 04: If you want to keep a copy of your iCloud data on your Mac before you sign out, make sure that you select the appropriate checkboxes. Then click Keep a Copy.
Step 05: If you want to keep a copy of your Safari passwords on your Mac, click Keep on This Mac.
Step 06: If you are successfully sign out of your iCloud account now restart your Mac and sign back in with your same iCloud username and password. And see if everything is working fine now…

Mac’s Mac App Store Account Related Issues
If you are having Mac App Store Apps Download related issues you can just Sign Out of your Mac App Store account using the following steps:
Step 01: Open App Store App on your Mac.
Step 02: Click on the Store menu in the Mac menu bar.
Step 03: Click on Sign Out.
Step 04: If you are successfully sign out of your Mac App Store account now restart your Mac and sign back in with your same Mac App Store / iCloud username and password. And see if everything is working fine now…

So to say in few words Signing out of your iCloud / App Store Account and Signing Back in again solves most of the technical issues on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

I hope this information helps you to solve your Apple iCloud and App Store related issues.

Thanks & Regards
Mandar Apte

Published by Mandar Apte

Mandar is a Mumbai-based multi-disciplinary designer with UX/UI, Logo, Symbol, and Brand Identity design expertise. He currently runs his Mudrkashar Linguistic Apple iPhone, iPad, and Mac app business in the heart of Mumbai city.

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