Cant convert internal SSD from Mac OS Extended (journal) to APFS
I recently replaced my native HD on a MacBook Pro 2012 with a new SSD.
The SSD format is Mac OS Extended (Journal).
In order to upgrade from Mojave to Catalina I need to reformat the SSD to APFS.
However the option to convert to APFS is not available.
I have tried the instructions here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8613766
And also here- A procedure to erase the disk in recovery mode and select the APFS format- but this option is not available :
"This volume is not formatted as APFS" - Apple Community
"This volume is not formatted as APFS" - Apple Community
This is the erase / reformat step front the instructions in the link above:
How to erase an Intel-based Mac – Apple Support
This is an image of the disk and options in recovery mode in disk utility :
So how do I go about converting the internal SSD to APFS?
If i can't I appear to be stuck permanently on Mojave.
Thanks
Ciaran