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Transfering data from old to new Mac

I'm trying to transfer the data from old to new Mac. the Migration Assistant in my old Mac couldn't complete the process. It gave me an error "logging our failed".

Is there anything else to try before I decide to transefr manually (not preferred!)?

Thanks!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 15, 2022 11:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2022 12:39 PM

tech-sos wrote:

I'm trying to transfer the data from old to new Mac. the Migration Assistant in my old Mac couldn't complete the process. It gave me an error "logging our failed".
Is there anything else to try before I decide to transefr manually (not preferred!)?
Thanks!


That error message does not make sense as written...(?)



Wifi transfer is not recommended for large data transfer, verify you are using a cabled connection,



ref:

The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Jan 15, 2022 12:39 PM in response to tech-sos

tech-sos wrote:

I'm trying to transfer the data from old to new Mac. the Migration Assistant in my old Mac couldn't complete the process. It gave me an error "logging our failed".
Is there anything else to try before I decide to transefr manually (not preferred!)?
Thanks!


That error message does not make sense as written...(?)



Wifi transfer is not recommended for large data transfer, verify you are using a cabled connection,



ref:

The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


Transfering data from old to new Mac

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