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Transferring Data from 2014 Macbook Pro to 2019 Macbook Pro via Migration Assistant

have a 2014 Macbook Pro running Mojave and I'm trying to transfer the data to a new 2019 Macbook pro running Catalina. When I follow the directions using Migration Assistant, the new Macbook doesn't recognize the old one. I just get spinning wheels as it tries to locate the device. I've tried with both on the same WiFi network. And I've tried off network, using a USB cable. Any help would be appreciated!!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 14, 2021 7:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2021 7:45 PM

Hi jbpetty,


If you have the correct cables, you could try putting the 2014 MacBook Pro in Target Disk Mode.


Or, try updating the 2014 MacBook Pro to macOS Catalina. Install any minor updates available on the 2019 MacBook Pro as well. Then, try using Migration Assistant on both Macs again.

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Jan 14, 2021 7:50 PM in response to jbpetty

Should you have a 'Time Machine' backup, that can be useful in resolving this matter.

This can be used to help transfer older machine data to newer mac, & other things.


• Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350

"Migration Assistant copies all of your files from your old Mac to your new Mac

so that you don't have to copy them manually. If your files are currently on a PC,

follow the PC migration steps instead. IF .. moving content from a Time Machine

backup, follow the steps to restore your Mac from a backup instead."


• Transfer your data to your new MacBook Pro - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/transfer-your-data-apda75cd668e/mac


• Moving to a New Mac: What's Left to Do After Migration | tidbits

https://tidbits.com/2020/09/07/moving-to-a-new-mac-whats-left-to-do-after-migration/


• Apple OS X and Time Machine Tips | by J. Pond (2013 archive)

http://oldtoad.net/pondini.org/OSX/Home.html


Good luck & happy computing!

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Transferring Data from 2014 Macbook Pro to 2019 Macbook Pro via Migration Assistant

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