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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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Posted on Feb 15, 2021 8:58 AM

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.

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