Apps crashing after switching to new MacBook with less ram

What was transferred - everything including Apple.? The MBP 2011 not doubt was running High Sierra at the most and the new MBP 2018 is running macOS ? If Catalina and above - Catalina and above Do Not Support anything 32 bit period. That is, Applications, Extensions and Drivers.

Something to investigte on your part.

To find the 32 bit applications Go64

milica80 wrote:

Hi there,

I have used MacBook Pro early 2011 13’’ for a long time. I have upgraded it so it now has 16gb ram and 256 ssd. I now have MacBook Pro 2018 13’’ with 8gb ram and 250 flash storage.

I have transferred data from old to new mac with time machine and after that apps are crashing with messages like: Google Chrome quit unexpectedly... This happens with system apps also.

What could be the problem and do I need to upgrade new mac memory to in order to transfer data and all to work properly?

Thank you in advance

Typically as you upgrade hardware you step up both Storage and RAM, not decrease capacity. This is the way it goes.

If your work flow is impacted return it.

You have a limited 14-days on a new purchase for a full refund or exchange for one that suits you better.

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

Shortage of RAM present in the computer will NOT cause Apps to crash.

Any additional RAM required will be simulated on your Boot Drive. This may be slightly slower, but is NOT the cause of crashing (unless your drive is full).

You have a different problem.

What came Originally installed on the MBP 2018 ?? The lowest version of macOS that can run on this machine is what was Originally Installed.

After closer looking - yes High Sierra should work but a big downgrade to what it is possible to run - all the way to Big Sur. Plus, back to High Sierra and 32 Bit support.

When first issued, 13-in model from 2018 shipped with 10.13 High Sierra.

so that is the oldest that can possibly run on it.

Forgot this - Security Updates for High Sierra basically ended in November 2020 - so going back to HS is . . dead end in that respect.