Apple Migration from old MacBook Air to new MacbookPro does not work

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Apple Migration from old MacBook Air to new MacbookPro does not work

I start up the migration app on the MacBook Air than I do similar in the new MacbookPro

The MacbookPro is recognizing the MacBook Air when I want to start the transfer of data the message in my new MacBookPro is that there is no communication possible. How to solve?

Posted on Nov 2, 2023 10:06 AM

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Tesserax

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Nov 2, 2023 7:07 PM in response to CoolTheo

Why? Maybe, you may have missed a step.

According to Apple:

Before you begin

Update the software on both computers, if possible.
Make sure that both computers have Wi-Fi turned on and are near each other. If either of them is using OS X El Capitan or earlier, they should also be on the same Wi-Fi network.
If you installed antivirus software, firewall software, or VPN software, turn that software off until you're done.

Ref: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support

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Tesserax

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Nov 2, 2023 10:21 AM in response to CoolTheo

Have you been making Time Machine backups with your MacBook Air? If so, you can migrate your data from them instead of a direct connection between devices.

Ref: Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

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CoolTheo Author

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Nov 2, 2023 12:04 PM in response to Tesserax

Thanks, yes i can do that. Will try to do this…. on the other hand…. why is the migration not working….

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Apple Migration from old MacBook Air to new MacbookPro does not work

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