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rodthefrog Author

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FireVault Encryption stuck unencrypting

I used to be able to make regular backups from my MacBook Pro 10.13.6 to a portable drive. Every since I used FireVault to encrypt my mac, it won't back up anymore. It gets stuck mid process. I tried clicking on "Turn off Firevault" to un-encrypt it but it has now been stuck on unencrypting. It says I still have one more day remaining to un-encrypt every time I boot it up. Thankfully, it's still functional. How do I get it to finish un-encrypting so I can re-claim my Mac? I also want to upgrade the OS. I still have High Sierra and it won't let me because it said its un-encrypting.

Posted on Jul 4, 2022 1:24 AM

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PRP_53

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Posted on Jul 4, 2022 6:48 AM

Depending on the Amount of Data on the Drive, it can take days to finish.

https://osxdaily.com/2017/02/08/view-filevault-progress-mac/

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