Which adapter do I need to transfer from MacBook Pro 2013 to MacBook Air 2020

Which adapter do I need to transfer from MacBook Pro 2013 to MacBook Air 2020

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 11:26 AM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2021 11:40 AM

The Thunderbolt 3 USB-C to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, and a Thunderbolt 2 cable, most likely.


The four MacBook Pro models from 2013 all have either Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2, depending on Early or Late 2013.


Though I’d here usually use either a Time Machine backup of the previous Mac, or a clone of the previous Mac created on external storage using Disk Utility.


The Thunderbolt transfer path does work, though.


Apple documents the options in various places:

Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

Transfer your data to your new MacBook Air - Apple Support

MacBook Air accessories - Apple Support

Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro - Apple Support

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

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Jun 28, 2021 11:40 AM in response to dfortman

The Thunderbolt 3 USB-C to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, and a Thunderbolt 2 cable, most likely.


The four MacBook Pro models from 2013 all have either Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2, depending on Early or Late 2013.


Though I’d here usually use either a Time Machine backup of the previous Mac, or a clone of the previous Mac created on external storage using Disk Utility.


The Thunderbolt transfer path does work, though.


Apple documents the options in various places:

Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

Transfer your data to your new MacBook Air - Apple Support

MacBook Air accessories - Apple Support

Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro - Apple Support

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

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