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I purchased a new MacBook Pro because I was unable to upgrade from Mohave on the old Mac. In transferring information to New MacBook Pro using Time Machine do I check System and Network for information to transfer?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
If the new computer is going to be the Apple Silicon M1 Equipped Computer - would suggest Only Migrating the User Account and nothing more.
1 - Apple Silicon with either Big Sur macOS 11 or Monterey macOS 12 Only Support everything 64 bit and there is no workaround.
2 - Issues that may exist on the older computer will be migrated to the New Computer. This would badly pollute the new Original and Pristine installation of the new OS.
3 - Applications, extensions and Software Drivers may or may not even work on the new computer.
4 - IMHO - it would be best to only install new application etc Directly from the Developer or the Apple Apps Store.
5 - Due Diligence on New Applications and make sure they are Monterey / Big Sur compatible and factor in the ARMs CPU of the Apple Silicon Computer
If the new computer is going to be the Apple Silicon M1 Equipped Computer - would suggest Only Migrating the User Account and nothing more.
1 - Apple Silicon with either Big Sur macOS 11 or Monterey macOS 12 Only Support everything 64 bit and there is no workaround.
2 - Issues that may exist on the older computer will be migrated to the New Computer. This would badly pollute the new Original and Pristine installation of the new OS.
3 - Applications, extensions and Software Drivers may or may not even work on the new computer.
4 - IMHO - it would be best to only install new application etc Directly from the Developer or the Apple Apps Store.
5 - Due Diligence on New Applications and make sure they are Monterey / Big Sur compatible and factor in the ARMs CPU of the Apple Silicon Computer
Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, I did not have the patience to wait and migrated using Time Machine. I added Rosetta to my new M1 Macbook Pro, but I wish I had been more selective of the apps to transfer. It seems that when I upgrade the apps to latest version, I can delete older Intel versions, but I wish I had this advice before migrating.
Many have run into similar issue as yours.
Now, there maybe as way undo what has been done.
Strongly suggest doing a Time Machine Backup and if possible using a Cloning Software to a separate External Drive.
Please read all elements of the linked site and method before attempting or even considering.
How to Clean Install macOS Monterey Easily Using the New Erase Mac Option
That should be OK... except for System.
Should I transfer system and network to a new mac when old mac is not able to upgrade its operating system?
