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When to use APFS format

When should I use APFS to format an external drive? Can APFS be used for Time Machine backup drive?

MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 14, 2020 9:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2020 9:42 AM

Time Machine wants to see GUID/HFS+ (extended journaled)

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Jun 14, 2020 9:42 AM in response to artminds

Time Machine wants to see GUID/HFS+ (extended journaled)

Types of disks you can use with Time Machine on Mac - Apple ...

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Jun 14, 2020 2:49 PM in response to artminds

The only time you should use APFS is for an SSD that you do not intend to use with Time Machine. There is no benefit to using it on a rotational hard disk drive.

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