What is the motivation behind this?
Most to all users likely have 1 device they use that'll last them 2+ years with each generation upgrade. Doesn't seem to require a cloud storage for settings.
In addition, mandatory cloud storage sounds very unattractive. Giving users options is best to cater to those that need vs those that don't want cloud storage (I imagine it isn't free).
There may be better output from the development team for features that users really want.