OS BigSur data is locked

How do I unlock OS Big Sur data? I get a notice which says:

"The disk '......HD-Data' can't be locked." What is the fix for this?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 8, 2021 9:35 AM

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Owl-53

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Apr 8, 2021 10:42 AM in response to sueszoo50

The Mac HD - Data volume is where your files and apps are kept and you have access to them just like the older system volumes and should be altered, modifies, move nor Locked. Doing so may render the User Account unusable and inoperative.

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