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Lost Files in iCloud Drive App Folders

Hello, I got into a dilemma that I could not find my files in iCloud Drive App Folders, they just disappeared from nowhere, I recalled that I installed another version of the iCloud Drive Application several days ago, now I don't know what to do, please be kind to give me some suggestions, thanks a lot.

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iBoysoft author Yuri Zhang

Yuri Zhang

Answered on Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Noted that files were missing after the installation of iCloud, pay attention to sync your important files from Google Drive to iCloud Drive.

1. To recover lost files in the iCloud Drive App Folder, please go check Recently Deleted.

2. Before proceeding with data recovery software, it's advisable to consult with Apple Support or a technical expert familiar with iCloud Drive.

3. Use iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac to retrieve your lost files. It's easy to use and user-friendly, please follow the instructions provided by the software.

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