iPad Pro doesn't show MacOS backup drives

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iPad Pro doesn't show MacOS backup drives

IPadOS 14.5 Files app shows USB flash drives, Seagate portable externals. But none of my MacOS backups will show in Files app.

My MacBook Pro is in for repair, and I need to get to some files from my MacOS backup. One of my backups is not encrypted, and even that won’t show.

Two Seagate externals drives are the same - the one that has backups doesn’t show in Files.

Is there a way to access my MacOS backup from my iPad Pro 11”? Or do I have to do a file copy to an external drive before my MacBook Pro goes in for repair?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Apr 29, 2021 3:38 PM

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sberman

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Apr 29, 2021 3:42 PM in response to rboko

rboko wrote:

Is there a way to access my MacOS backup from my iPad Pro 11”?

Presumably you’re referring to a Time Machine backup. That can only be accessed from a Mac, with a MacOS version greater than or equal to the version that created it.

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sberman

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Apr 29, 2021 7:15 PM in response to rboko

I’m glad I was able to answer your question. And I appreciate the fact you included enough detail about your situation that it was easy to determine just what you were attempting to do and how you were proceeding.

Once your Mac is repaired (or replaced), you may find this useful.

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

Enjoy your Apple gear.

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rboko Author

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Apr 29, 2021 7:02 PM in response to sberman

Thank you! I should have posted the question before spending hours looking at dozens of references, with none mentioning this.

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iPad Pro doesn't show MacOS backup drives

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