Running MACOS BigSur v11.2.3: Installed an New External "MyPAssport" 4TB drive, as soon as I turned on TIMEMACHINE, the entire external drive went to READ-ONLY mode.
I like to "click-drag" some other files to this drive from time to time, not relying on TM for all backups.
1- Is this a known error/problem with TM? Maybe its intended .....
2 - how does one turn this option off, if possible?
TM being read only is the new normal. it is definitely intended. there is no way to "turn this off". it seems apple would like us to use TM disks for TM only. being read only does not affect TM functions. TM can still write to the disk. if you need more external storage, consider buying a portable HDD. they are relatively cheap now and are sufficient for most user's external storage needs.
TM being read only is the new normal. it is definitely intended. there is no way to "turn this off". it seems apple would like us to use TM disks for TM only. being read only does not affect TM functions. TM can still write to the disk. if you need more external storage, consider buying a portable HDD. they are relatively cheap now and are sufficient for most user's external storage needs.
THanks, I now have three externals (one is dead in the water, so I'm trying to use one of others). But another issue is when I'm trying to "cleanup" one of them.
Permissions is failing but checking permissions in system prefer.... its okay... allowing removable volumes to be accessed by NTFS for Mac software..... still won't let me "cleanup" one of these drives.
time machine causing external drive to be read only
