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how can I transfer time machine backups to a new external drive?

I am purchasing a new external hard drive. How can I transfer time machine backups from my old external hard drive to a new external hard drive?

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 6:35 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2021 10:41 AM

I don't know, yet, man. That error is new to me.

One thing I saw in a quick internet search is that the new drive must be formatted with matching formats as the old one (like macOS Extentended Journaled Encrypted, etc).

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how can I transfer time machine backups to a new external drive?

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