Convert external SSD storage drive filesystem to APFS
How to convert SSD external drive filesystem to APFS when the option is not there when you right click or control-click?
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15
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Answer: use a command diskutil in your terminal app.
- open terminal -> easiest way open spotlight[spy glass] and type in terminal ( it will autocomplete and you should see the app)
- in the terminal app / type diskutil list
- this will list all drive connected
- then identify which disk you want to change the file system
- use the command: diskutil eraseDisk <type of filesystem> <name of device> <disk name on diskutil list>
So to explain <type of filesystem> for APFSX = case sensitive / APFSI = non case sensitive
<name of disk> put in the name of the disk you want
<disk name on diskutil list> it will be something like /dev/disk2 or disk3 etc
NOTE * it will suck for you big time if you erase the wrong one *
P.S. you can use the command diskutil for the help file on the command diskutil
jana.