I am transferring my data from win 10 to Mac M1 via migration asistant. 29.1Gb takes 6h 14m but nothing changes for the next few hours. Any tips would be apreciated. Tks!
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3
As you know, Migration Assistant is a program provided by Apple for for transferring your files. It is very easy to use. A normal transfer should take around an hour, give or take. Contrary to the instructions, I would NOT use Wi-Fi. It is too slow for these very large transfers. Be sure to use aUSB cable to connect your two computers. I suggest that you begin the process again.
Basically, the process is as follows.
You first begin by starting the process of setting up your new computer. You will be asked if you wish to transfer files. Respond YES and follow the instructions you will be given.
You will be told to turn both computers on and activate Migration Assistant in the old computer.
The computers should be connected with a USB cable to facilitate the transfer. Wi-Fi is simply not suited for a transfer of so much date and corruption often results. Do not use it.
You will be given several options as to what to transfer. You will likely want to transfer your settings and preferences.
You can transfer all or none of your files. You do not have an option to select certain files to transfer. If you wish to do that, then do so manually.
The old computer's operating system will not be transferred.
Allow for up to an hour for the transfer process to complete once you start it.
Enjoy your new Mac.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck.
Use migrate assistant to transfer data (29Gb) takes hours and nothing changes
