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can you create a macbook air m2 disk image

I'm a new Mac user/owner. Is there a way to make a disk image of the Macbook Air M2 onto a SSD external drive?

MacBook Air, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 5, 2023 12:44 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2023 2:09 PM

Hi there!


Regrettably, no. That can't be done.


From Create a disk image using Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support,

Note: You can’t create images of individual APFS volumes. You can’t create images of APFS containers on Mac computers with Apple silicon or an Apple T2 Security Chip.


To make a backup of your Mac, use Time Machine.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


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Apr 5, 2023 2:09 PM in response to garykharris

Hi there!


Regrettably, no. That can't be done.


From Create a disk image using Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support,

Note: You can’t create images of individual APFS volumes. You can’t create images of APFS containers on Mac computers with Apple silicon or an Apple T2 Security Chip.


To make a backup of your Mac, use Time Machine.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


Jack

can you create a macbook air m2 disk image

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