Selected source cannot be used for migration

Hi I have my early 2015 MacBook Air and I am trying to transfer my data from new MacBook 2021 which I had transfered from my 2015 MacBook Air but now it’s not allowing me to transfer from ny new one to old one . It says selected source cannot be used for

mugration

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 6:43 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 7:51 AM

Hey Samcorr,


Which macOS version do you have on both computers? To find out select the Apple menu > About This Mac. If the macOS on the 2015 MacBook Air is older than the macOS installed on your 2021 MacBook, that could prevent the migration. Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


Let us know what you find.


Take care!

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Oct 11, 2023 7:51 AM in response to Samcorr

Hey Samcorr,


Which macOS version do you have on both computers? To find out select the Apple menu > About This Mac. If the macOS on the 2015 MacBook Air is older than the macOS installed on your 2021 MacBook, that could prevent the migration. Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


Let us know what you find.


Take care!

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