Time Machine Backup on SSD APFS drive

Can I still use Time machine on Big Sur with a SSD formatted APFS drive? I know I can’t used any previous backup on HFS+.

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Posted on Feb 15, 2021 8:51 AM

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Feb 15, 2021 8:58 AM in response to samb0112

samb0112 wrote:

Can I still use Time machine on Big Sur with a SSD formatted APFS drive? I know I can’t used any previous backup on HFS+.



Yes, it is the new preferred.


Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202784


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

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh15139/mac

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