Migration Assistant not working 2021

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Migration Assistant not working 2021

Had two dozen macs since 1986, never had this issue.

I have a new Macbook Air - M1 chip, Big Sur 11.1 want to migrate from Macbook 15" 2017 Big Sur 11.1.

Both machines have the same password, user name. Linked the machines via thunderbolt (usb-c) directly. Ran Migration Assistant six times, the new machine can't find the connected old machine. I also tried on my wifi and nothing appears in Migration Assistant. I went into Systems Preferences and changed the Admin name in the old computer, figuring both having the same admin might be the problem, didn't work.

I tried target mode, no dice. Oddly target mode comes up on the old machine in the Startup Disk preferences, but not the new machine.

I gave up, any answers would be appreciated. Thanks!

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 3:19 PM

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SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Jan 11, 2021 8:04 AM in response to Mike The Spike

Hi Mike The Spike,

We appreciate you coming to Apple Support Communities for help with Migration Assistant and your new MacBook Air. Congratulations on your new device.

Have you had an opportunity to try using Wi-Fi? We've got a great resource to share with you that has recommended steps to prepare your two Macs for Migration Assistant. Let us know if the information in this guide helps under the section titled, "Get ready":

Move your content to a new Mac

We're here for you if you've got any questions.

Have a great day!

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