How to Fix Can’t Accept Updated iCloud Terms and Conditions

Wondering why you can’t accept updated iCloud terms and conditions on your Mac or iPhone?

If you just updated your Mac or iPhone, you’ve probably seen the notification to accept the updated iCloud terms and conditions. 

However, the prompt just keeps going back even after accepting the terms multiple times. 

Now, you’re stuck with a notification on your Mac or iPhone that just won’t go away. 

And if you like your interface clean, it can be annoying to see that notification that you can’t do anything about. 

In this guide, we will show you what to do if you can’t accept the updated iCloud terms and conditions on your device. 

Let’s get started!

1. Restart Your Device. 

Before doing anything, try restarting your device first if something isn’t working right. This should allow your system to reload its resources. 

Restarting your Mac or iPhone should also clear corrupted data from the system memory, which can cause problems. 

If you’re on a Mac, here’s what you need to do: 

1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen. 
2. Now, choose Restart from the drop-down menu. 
3. Confirm your action by clicking Restart in the dialog box. 

For iPhone X, 11, 12, or later: 

1. Hold down the Volume Down button and Side button until the ‘Slide to Power Off’ prompt appears. 
2. Now, drag the slider to the right and wait for 30 seconds. 
3. Press the Side button afterward to turn on your device. 

For iPhone 6, 7, 8, or SE: 

1. Locate the Power button on your device. 
2. Now, hold the button until the ‘Slide to Power Off’ prompt shows up.
3. Drag the slider to the right and wait for 30 seconds before turning on your device. 

Once done, tap on the notification and see if you can now accept the new terms. 

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2. Check Apple’s Servers. 

An issue with Apple’s servers can also cause this issue on your device. Since you are accepting new terms for iCloud, the process may fail if there’s an issue with the servers. 

To confirm this, visit Apple’s system status page to check if there are problems with iCloud or related services. 

Since server-related issues can’t be addressed on your end, the only thing you can do for now is wait. 

On the other hand, you can head to the next step if there’s nothing wrong with Apple’s system. 

3. Update Your Software. 

The version of iOS or macOS you’re using might have a problem that prevents you from accepting the updated terms and conditions. 

To rule this out, see if there’s an available update for your device and install it. This should patch possible bugs and errors. 

If you’re using an iPhone: 

1. Launch Settings on your iPhone. 
2. Now, go to General > Software Update. 

3. If there’s an available update, tap on Download and Install. 

For Mac users: 

1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen. 
2. Now, go to System Preferences. 

2. Access the Software Update tab. 

3. If there’s an update, click Update Now or Upgrade Now. 

Once done, see if you can now accept the new iCloud terms and conditions. 

4. Accept Terms from Settings. 

If you’re trying to accept the updated terms from the notification prompt, we suggest doing it from settings. 

Although this might not work for every user, there’s nothing wrong with trying it on your end. 

For Mac users: 

1. First, click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen. 
2. Click on System Preferences. 

3. Now, access the Internet Accounts tab.

4. Look for your iCloud account and click on it. The updated terms and conditions page should show up. 
5. Click on Accept and follow the prompts. 

If you’re using an iPhone:

1. Open Settings on your device. 
2. Now, tap on your Profile. 

3. Tap on iCloud. A message should pop up asking you to accept the new iCloud terms. 

4. Scroll down to the bottom of the message and tap Agree. 

Once done, restart your device and see if you’ll still encounter the terms and conditions prompt. 

5. Re-Login to Your Account. 

Another way to fix the persistent iCloud terms and conditions prompt is to re-login your account. 

This should force your device to update your account information, resolving any problems with your data. 

If you’re using a Mac, here’s what you need to do: 

1. Open the Apple Menu in the upper left corner of your screen. 
2. Click on System Preferences.

3. Now, click on Apple ID > Overview. 

4. Choose Sign Out and follow the prompts. 

For iOS users, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone. 
2. Now, tap on your name. 

3. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Sign Out. 

4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. 
5. Choose the data you want to keep and tap Sign Out. 
6. Confirm that you want to remove your iCloud by tapping Sign Out again. 

After several minutes, log back into your account and see if you’ll still encounter problems accepting the updated terms. 

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6. Contact Apple Support. 

If none of the solutions above worked, it’s possible that there’s an issue with your account or Apple’s system. 

To confirm this, visit Apple’s support page and get in touch with their team to report the problem you’re experiencing. 

When asking for help, make sure that you provide these details to speed up the process: 

• Your Apple ID and account information. 
• Model of your device where you encounter the problem. 
• Software version (macOS or iOS) when the problem occurred. 

That brings us to the end of our guide on what to do if you can’t accept the updated iCloud terms and conditions. 

For your questions and other concerns, please let us know in the comment section, and we’ll do our best to answer them. 

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