MobileMe to iCloud question

Do I want to delete my old MobileMe account after updating to iCloud? ical, contacts, etc keeps trying to log me into my MobileMe account in preferences and that of course does nothing. I am running lion.

When you setup your iCloud account you will be asked if you want to transfer everything over from your MobileMe account.
Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
Apple - iCloud - Learn how to set up iCloud on all your devices.

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Problems and questions re merging of MobileMe and iCloud

Please bear with me - this is all rather complicated!
At sometime in my early years with Mac, I signed up for an Apple ID - can't even remember what it was. Many, many years ago at the beginning of the internet, I signed up for another Apple ID - it was <[email protected]>. Later, I bought/signed up for .Mac which later became MobileMe. When I first signed up, I had an Apple ID of <[email protected]>. At some time, I quit using the insightbb email and switched to Mail - my email address became <[email protected]>. Then MobileMe came along and wanted my address to be <[email protected]> but it did allow me to keep the mac.com address. I also had two aliases through MobileMe. I still occasionally need to use the insightbb.com account so while I never sign up for anything using that address, there are a few VERY old accounts I have that use it as it was the address with which I originally signed up. I don't remember which ones in order to change it, so I just keep it active and only rarely get email addressed to the insightbb acc't.
Today, I upgraded to Lion and then to iCloud. I used the "migrate from MobileMe to iCloud" format, and low and behold, it told me that my Apple ID is now <[email protected]>. This is going to cause me BIG problems as there is no way to merge Apple ID's!
My first question is how do I get back my correct AppleID for iCloud?
My second is I now have multiple accounts on my iPhone and iPad. I have an insightbb.com account - must keep it. But I also have my new iCloud account and I still have my MobileMe account. Should I delete these accounts? What has happened to my MobileMe aliases? I have subscriptions using them, too!
Aggghhh!!! I LOVED MobileME! So far, I HATE iCloud! I don't need these complications! Any advice on how to reconcile these problems?

I just got off the phone after an hour with Apple Support. The bottom line is that somehow iCloud has decided to use my .mac address as my Apple ID. Yes, I can change it, but if I do, I lose everything - contacts, mail, bookmarks, calendar - everything. For iTunes and this Community help forum, I will have to continue to use the insightbb Apple ID. They could not figure out how this happened, as for MobileMe, I ALWAYS used the insightbb Apple ID. Gremlins in moving from MobileMe to iCloud.
He did say that Apple is working very hard to figure out how to merge multiple Apple ID's as this is becoming more and more of a problem. So, until they sort it all out, at least I know what to do.

Why won't my computer's address book sync ALL of my contacts with my iPhone? no MobileMe, no iCloud, just straight from computer to phone.

Why won't my computer's address book sync ALL of my contacts with my iPhone? No MobileMe, no iCloud, just straight from computer to phone. I have checked all the settings and all seems correct. It simply won't pull in all of the contacts. Last time, it added some new ones, but deleted others.

I found the route of the problem! All the songs under 'On This Phone' are completely grayed out! The only question is now how do I ungray them???

Just moved from DotMac/MobileMe to iCloud

and it is worse than I expected. I only use the mail part of MM and I've LOST the 2 most important features of the email:
I can no longer retrieve my mail from iCloud using my GMail account
So I have no way to get mail sent to my @mac.com address except by using my iPhone.
More importantly, I've LOST my @mac.com outgoing email address even though I specifically used that address for the transition
Now any messages I send will have a freakingly inane @me.com, which I NEVER asked for or wanted.
More and more, I'm becoming convinced that Apple doesn't want my business after 28 years of being a loyal customer.
I'll have to see what email subscriptions are set to the @mac.com address and change them to a NON-Apple related address. Then I will turn off iCloud Mail on my iDevices.
If anyone knows how to get iCloud email to be checked/retrieved by GMail, please let me know. Supposedly you can set the mail up to be forwarded, but I can't find out how to do this using my iPad/iPhone. Anyone know how to do it?

Yes, I read it but he didn't tell me anything that:
1. I had NOT ALREADY tried
2. I CANNOT do because of hardware limitations.
Taking his points one at a time:
A. Logging into http://www.icloud.com/
1. I can't do that on my desktop computers because NONE have Lion because NONE have a Core2Duo processor. IIRC, my web browsers can run on Lion but when run on pre-Lion OS, it doesn't work.
2. I have tried to log in on my iPad but I ONLY get the THREE (3) options I listed in my reply.
B. My @mac.com address not working for OUTGOING email
1. When i write an email message on my iPad/ iPhone, it is sent with the From and/or Reply headers set to @ME.COM, not @mac.com. I specifically mentioned this in my reply. I also specifically mentioned in BOTH posts that I HAD used @mac.com when moving from MobileMe to iCloud.
C. Update iCloud server settings
1. This is WHAT I'm trying to do. But I can't find a way to do this via my iPad/iPhone; it seems to require going to http://www.icloud.com/ (See A above)
D. Setting up forwarding
1. AGAIN, that requires going to http://www.icloud.com/. (See A above)
So I'll ask each question again
1. How do I setup forwarding of iCloud email using my iPad/iPhone?
2. How do I, using my iPad/ iPhone, setup my OUTGOING iCloud email to use @MAC.COM in the From and Reply To headers?
3. This is new. Can I use a Public Access computer a my local Public Library to go to http://www.icloud.com/?

Switching from MobileMe to iCloud, but I can't upgrade to Lion

My iMac is too old to upgrade to Lion, so when I switch from MobileMe to iCloud, I understand that I will no longer be able to use my desktop mail app to retrieve mail, and my calendars and contacts will no longer be in sync with my iPad and iPhone. So when I switch over to iCoud, is there any work-around for this so that I can continue to use the desktop mail app on my iMac or otherwise get mail on my desktop, and keep my mail, calendars and contacts synced between my iMac, iPad and iPhone?

Unfortunately you simply need Lion or Mountain Lion to access these features on your desktop "mac applications".
However! Mail, contacts, calender & reminders, notes, find my iPhone and iWork documents synced with iCloud from an iOS device can currently (and presumably in the future too) be accesed at icloud.com from any browser with scripting enabled.
I do not have an @me or mobile me account myself. So you'll have to login and see if its already set up for you automatically, I assume there is no reason why it wouldn't be, as the mail server is already with Apple.
Other iOS devices that are associated with your Apple ID by activating "Automatic Downloads" which in laymens terms is Apples' iTunes in the Cloud service can have up to 10 devices (max of 5 computers) that will automatically synce iTunes Purchases including Music, Apps and iBooks to all those devices straight from an internet connection without the need for an iTunes sync. But iTunes in the Cloud will not automatically push TV Shows, Movies or Music Videos.
iCloud will also sync everything mentioned before about icloud.com, including Bookmarks and Photo Stream if selected, to any iOS devices setup with iCloud.
I hope that makes sense, for more information on how to setup a device with iCloud read this
Any more questions dont hesitate to ask :]
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Moving from MobileMe to iCloud

I've just ordered the new 3rd generation iPad and I'm looking ahead to when I will be making the move from MobileMe to iCloud. I have over 5GB of emails and attachments accumulated in folders in the mail.app on my Macbook, which is too old to run OS X 10.7. Are all those old emails going to be moved to iCloud, or just new ones?
Thanks.
RB

Roger,
Thanks for the reply. I think you have essentially answered my question, although indirectly. The emails I was concerned about are no longer on the server, due to having been moved out of the INBOX into other folders. So, if I am understanding correctly the only mail that will get moved to iCloud will be those messages that are still on the mobileme server at the time I initiate the change to iCloud.
From that point on, all new messages (coming via the server) will be pushed to all of my iCloud-able devices (and in a diminished capacity to my Snow Leopard-bound MacBook once I set that up), and all my old messages will reside only on my MacBook.
I appreciate your help!

MobileMe to iCloud migration

Anyone know if email aliases will be supported when I convert my account to iCloud? How about email only accounts?
-L

Suggest you look at Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud. It specifically states you keep you email and all aliases. For more help see:
Apple iCloud Related Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
Apple IDs and iCloud
iCloud: iCloud security and privacy overview
MobileMe: About moving to iCloud
Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
iCloud: Troubleshooting the move from MobileMe to iCloud
iCloud: MobileMe services that no longer sync after moving to iCloud
iCloud: Supported system requirements
iCloud: What if my device or computer doesn't meet iCloud system requirements?
Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
iCloud: Managing your iCloud storage
iCloud: Purchasing iCloud Storage and Billing
iCloud: Resetting your Photo Stream
iCloud: Calendar & reminder data removed from iCal when disabling iCloud Calendar
MobileMe: Advanced iCal troubleshooting for MobileMe Calendar data
iCloud: What version of Windows software am I using for iCloud?

MobileMe to iCloud: Frustrating Mess... help!

Hello- Apple should just get out of the cloud computing space. They are awful at it (opinion). Now, on to the problem:
- I was on snow leopard and got an email from Apple saying to go ahead and transition .mac/.me mail and I'll still be able to use it on Snow Leopard. I did.
- Now I can no longer see any historical sent mail since that switch date. No matter where I look (online, or in Outlook), It's not being saved.
- When I go to iCloud, it says to go to mobile me to make the switch.
- I go to Mobileme and log in and it says to convert to iCloud (which I did), so I do it again.
- Out of pure frustation, I upgraded to Lion (awful version of OS X in my opinion, but oh well), and when I go to the iCould Control Panel, it has asks me to convert my account, but I already did.
- Now, iCloud or mobileme is sending all my email from .me when I was orginally a .mac. The problem with is that some systems are looking for .mac and I am now being dropped into spam filters of reciepients systems. Nice Apple!
So, I seem to be stuck in many many loops here... Did someone say an Infinite Loop... Yup... that's where I am.
So... How they heck to I get everything over to iCloud and use it with Outlook on my Lion based machine. I called Apple, but there is no phone support unless I buy a new computer... Nice!

iCloud is free.
Basic Information About Moving From MobileMe to iCloud
Apple IDs and iCloud
Creating an iCloud account- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
MobileMe services that no longer sync after moving to iCloud
MobileMe- About moving to iCloud

MobileMe and iCloud address

When I moved Mobileme to iCloud, it went well. The only question I have is why I was forced to get another email address as opposed to being able to use the same email address that I had in Mobileme. Did I make a mistake and if so, how can I get back to the Mobileme address in iCloud?
Thanks

That account expired
Can I keep my MobileMe email address once I move to iCloud?
Only if you have an active MobileMe account when you sign up for iCloud, you can keep your me.com or mac.comemail address and any email aliases you have created and move your MobileMe mail, contacts, and calendars, as well as your bookmarks, to the new service. When you're ready to make the move, go to www.me.com/move.
From here > Information about the MobileMe transition

HT5225 MobileMe to iCloud storage

Is ther no open storage? For example, I have PDF files on MobileMe,(iDisk) but can't seem to migrate them to iCloud

There is no iDisk in iCloud. You will need to find alternatives for storage such as SugarSync, ADrive, or MediaFire.
Basic Information About Moving From MobileMe to iCloud
Apple IDs and iCloud
Creating an iCloud account- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
MobileMe services that no longer sync after moving to iCloud
MobileMe- About moving to iCloud

I seem to have 2 Apple IDs, one on my MacBook Pro and another on my devices. If I switch from MobileMe to iCloud on my Mac (under the apple logo) will my devices work and sync in iCloud. I have no idea how I go 2 IDs

Can I get rid of one ID? How do I do that?

one on my MacBook Pro
That's not an Apple ID. That is your admin account which you can view in System Preferencs > Accounts or Users & Groups.
If I switch from MobileMe to iCloud on my Mac (under the apple logo) will my devices work and sync in iCloud. I have no idea how I go 2 IDs
Just use your current Apple ID when you setup your iCloud account that you use for your devices.
Apple - iCloud - Learn how to set up iCloud on all your devices.

I have .me and .mac email accounts on my iPhone 4. I thought I had successfully transitioned from MobileMe to iCloud, but something must be wrong. iCloud seems to work fine on my computer and, with the exception of two email accounts, seems to be fine on

I have .me and .mac email accounts on my iPhone 4. I thought I had successfully transitioned from MobileMe to iCloud, but something must be wrong. iCloud seems to work fine on my computer and, with the exception of two email accounts, seems to be fine on my phone. Can/should I delete the accounts on my phone and start over? It is somewhat of a nuisance to have two email accounts and double the amount of emails. The only thing different about the two iCloud accounts is the email addresses. Thanks.

Well, seems I managed to unscrew this...I deleted my iCloud mail account and reinstalled it on my phone. That got rid of the duplicate .me/.mac email accounts.

I'm trying to migrate from mobileMe to iCloud but I have Snow Leopard (the latest version). It looks like Lion is no longer available because Mountain Lion comes out next month (July). The problem is mobileMe ends on June 30th. How can I migrate?

I'm trying to migrate from mobileMe to iCloud but I have Snow Leopard (the latest version). It looks like Lion is no longer available because Mountain Lion comes out next month (July). The problem is mobileMe ends on June 30th. How can I migrate?
My iphone and my ipad are compatible but when I try to go to icloud on my phone it says to do it on my computer.
I would like to have my calendar, contacts, etc.. all sync like they do now. Is there a way to upgrade before June 30th? If not, will the gap be an issue or will I just be able to buy mountain lion and sync everything?
Any suggestions?
Thank you!

You can buy Lion in the App Store now, but move to iCloud now. If you wait to Mountain Lion, you will only have Mail in Snow Leopard, so you will lose syncing unless you use Lion or Mountain Lion. It's up to you

How to replace MobileMe with ICloud on my Imac?

how to replace MobileMe with ICloud on my Imac? pleae help. Other devices (Ipad and Iphone) are Iclouded but I can't change MobileMe in my system preferences on IMac (10.6.8)
Sylwia

You need to upgrade the computer's OS. Open the Mac App Store and try downloading Mavericks. If you get told it's incompatible, choose About this Mac from the Apple menu, check if the computer has at least a Xeon or Core 2 Duo(not Core Duo) CPU and 2GB of RAM, and if it does, click here and order a download code for Lion 10.7.
Back up your data before upgrading. Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC programs such as versions of Microsoft Office prior to 2008.
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Advice on migrate from MacBook 4,1 to MacBookPro 8,1 & mobileMe to iCloud

Hi all,
I just bought a MBP 8,1 to upgrade from my MacBook 4,1 (white). I'd like to know what the best way is to migrate my files & stuff. How well does the Migration Assistant work? My main concern is with Mail, Calendar, Address Book, iPhoto, iMovie, and of course, iTunes, but the major challenge is that I have mobileMe account set up on my old MB and now I will need to migrate that to iCloud. Does the Migration Assistant take care of the migration to Migration?
By the way, I have Snow Leopard on my old MB.
Any feedback will be much appreciated!

madmac88 wrote:
what the best way is to migrate my files & stuff. How well does the Migration Assistant work?
Use Setup Assistant when your new Mac first starts up. See Using Setup Assistant on Lion for details.
the major challenge is that I have mobileMe account set up on my old MB and now I will need to migrate that to iCloud. Does the Migration Assistant take care of the migration
No, that's separate. I'd recommend waiting for a bit after running Setup Assistant, to be sure everything got transferred properly, and you've gotten a bit used to the differences in Lion (see Changes in Lion from Snow Leopard.)
Once you're comfy with that, when you go to System Preferences, you'll see a new icon for iCloud:
Both the iCloud and MobileMe windows have buttons to convert MobileMe to iCloud.

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