Lost Desktop Files After Sonoma Update, How to Restore?

Could someone assist me in getting my desktop files back after updating to Sonoma? There were so many crucial files, and all of my desktop files were gone. I'm unsure if my iCloud storage has been backed up or how to restore it. Anyone help?

If you lost desktop files after the Sonoma update, you can quickly regain them by turning Stage Manager on/off. If this quick solution is not available, try to restore your files from Time Machine backups or iCloud backups.

The most recommended way to recover disappeared desktop files on macOS Sonoma is by applying professional data recovery software - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac.

This software can help you find missing files from the desktop on macOS Sonoma. Don't worry if you do not know the file names of your desktop files; this software can organize missing files and folders. Check the following steps to fix files that suddenly disappeared on Mac:

  • Step 1. Install this recovery tool on macOS Sonoma and launch it. Then, scan your Mac hard disk. By the way, this software can also help you restore missing files from external hard disks, memory cards, and USB flash drives.
  • Step 2. When the software starts the file scan, you can use the Filter option to find missing desktop files. If you need to recover screenshots on the desktop, just select the Pictures option.
  • Step 3. You can preview files before recovering deleted files on macOS Sonoma. If you think it's not safe to save files on your Mac again, you can choose to save on iCloud.

Using these recovery procedures, you ought to be able to retrieve missing desktop files after updating to macOS 14.