target mode usb - MBP 2019 to MBP 2012

would this work with a USB-A Cable with USB-C Cable

driver being a 2019 MBP.

target a 2012 MBP.

2012 is exhibiting ? on boot. Recovery fails.

pRam zap doesn't fix.

No other ext back up available.

Intend to reinstall High Sierra on the 2012, if possible.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 29, 2020 5:37 AM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2020 7:16 AM

USB won't work for Target Disk Mode, for that you need Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt3 to Thunderbolt adapter, but not likely the 2019 would run the 10.13 Installer.


Or an external drive with 10.13 already installed on it then hold alt key on startup.

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