Posted 3/19/2024, 11:12:12 AM
macOS 14.4 Bug Permanently Deletes Local Versions of Files Removed from iCloud Drive
- macOS 14.4 bug destroys previously saved versions of files removed from iCloud Drive local storage
- Versions saved on that Mac (but not other devices) lost forever when file removed from iCloud Drive
- Issue does not happen in 14.3 or Ventura, appears exclusive to 14.4
- Workarounds don't save files to iCloud Drive, turn off Optimize Mac Storage
- Several prominent bugs in 14.4; this latest issue affects users with Optimize Storage enabled