14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has recently released an update for iCloud for Windows that resolves an issue blocking systems from receiving Microsoft’s new Windows 10 version 1809.
With the new version of iCloud, the Windows application becomes fully compatible with the October update, so systems that weren’t previously allowed to install version 1809 can now proceed with the download.
If the update isn’t blocked by a different bug, users can head over to Windows Update and check for updates. Microsoft is offering the update in stages to devices that are considered to be fully supported by the October 2018, and if the download is ready for you, it should show up when checking for updates.
Update iCloud for Windows
Microsoft confirmed the iCloud bug earlier this month and said it was working with Apple on resolving it. In an announcement today, the company reveals that version 7.8.1 of iCloud for Windows is the one that addresses the problem, so users must install it before trying to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1809.
“Apple has released an updated version of iCloud for Windows (version 7.8.1) that resolves compatibility issues encountered when updating or synching Shared Albums after updating to Windows 10, version 1809,” the company explains.
“We recommend that you update your iCloud for Windows to version 7.8.1 when prompted before attempting to upgrade to Windows 10, version 1809.”
Microsoft is still working on fixing several other bugs in Windows 10 October 2018 Update, and the most recent cumulative update shipped to insiders in the Release Preview ring is supposed to help the company test some of these improvements.
There’s still no ETA regarding the rollout of a new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1809, but given that the company needs to fix so many bugs in this release, a possible launch is expected to happen as soon as this week.