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Q: Time Machine not working with Yosemite

I recently upgraded (clean install) from OS X Mavericks to Yosemite.  Before upgrading, I backed up my MacBook Pro via Time Machine on a network server (QNAP.)  Yosemite is up and running now, however, I am unable to access folder history via Time Machine.  Yosemite recognizes the historical backups, however, when I select a specific date in Time Machine, nothing happens.

 

Is anyone else experiencing this?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Oct 16, 2014 10:56 PM

by putnik,Solvedanswer
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A:

I found that I can navigate back using the Starwars interface, in the Applications folder but not in the User Account folder.  The backups are on the disk and can be accessed there using Finder, but is a pain. 

 

I hear that if you select the Hard Disk first, it will navigate back and then you can get to the sub folder you want.

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 11:55 AM

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  • by neoman,

    neoman neoman Nov 16, 2014 12:03 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 12:03 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    External (i.e. Airport Time Capsule)

  • by nxt2zaza,

    nxt2zaza nxt2zaza Nov 16, 2014 12:04 PM in response to neoman
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    Nov 16, 2014 12:04 PM in response to neoman

    You can always try to open Disk Utility and repair TM disk and repair disk permissions.

  • by neoman,

    neoman neoman Nov 16, 2014 12:14 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 12:14 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    Repair TM disk: check

    Initialize TM disk and start all over: check

    Reset TC itself and start from scratch: check

    Repair HD in Mac Pro: check

    Repair Disk Permissions in Mac Pro: check

    Reset PRAM: Check

    Reset SMC: check

    Turn off TM, delete alle related plists and start all over: check

    et cetera.

     

    The TM interface is broken in my Yosemite (as is the case with lots of other users). If you go back in time things become unresponsive. First selecting Macintosh HD in TM interface helps sometimes but not always.

  • by neoman,

    neoman neoman Nov 16, 2014 12:21 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 12:21 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    I've also connected a second stand alone drive and made a new TM backup: the problem remains.

    Something is really broken!

  • by nxt2zaza,

    nxt2zaza nxt2zaza Nov 16, 2014 12:51 PM in response to neoman
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    Nov 16, 2014 12:51 PM in response to neoman

    I hate for you to have to reinstall Yosemite again, but sometimes it fixes the problem.

    I don't think there is something wrong with Yosemite's since it works on the majority of users.

  • by greenmind,

    greenmind greenmind Nov 16, 2014 1:19 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 1:19 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    Yosemite is absolute garbage. Am I expecting too much out of my Macintosh? I've done one clean install wt Migration assistant, & also two completely clean installs after that failed. Every time I experience completely different problems. Now I keep having WiFi problems, and my Time machine will not operate properly. The only way I am able to retrieve old data, is by using the backup drive. You know, the old fashioned way, like I did when I had a low cost Windows PC.

  • by bbuchanan3,

    bbuchanan3 bbuchanan3 Nov 16, 2014 2:35 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 2:35 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    No help.  Yosemite is the problem.  Seems several users here have work arounds, myself included, but they don't apply to every user here.  Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.  Apple needs to fix this.

  • by ItWasNotMe,

    ItWasNotMe ItWasNotMe Nov 16, 2014 2:38 PM in response to nxt2zaza
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    Nov 16, 2014 2:38 PM in response to nxt2zaza

    Time Machine on Yosemite is truly, truly broken.

     

    This is the list of those that I've experienced:

    • On remount of disk, uses full size (including data already backed-up and not needing backup) rather than delta, so may delete backups it shouldn't
    • Backs up partial files if large copy is running in parallel with the backup (use to continue running and backup the whole file)
    • Hit or miss whether you can see backup history through Time Machine UI
    • Deletes backups <24 hours old
    • Time of next backup in preferences bears little relation to time it runs (can be +- 30 minutes either way)
    • Skips backups randomly (used to produce message if skipped because already backed-up in previous 10 minutes)
    • Unpredictable behaviour messages in log

  • by Martin Mitchell,

    Martin Mitchell Martin Mitchell Nov 16, 2014 9:58 PM in response to borisoff22
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    Nov 16, 2014 9:58 PM in response to borisoff22

    I can navigate within Time Machine in Yosemite on my client's iMac if I do the suggested routine of opening the hard drive first.

     

    The problem we're having is that we want to navigate within Apple Mail to retrieve a folder but we cannot go back in time. Clicking on the chronology bar within Time Machine has no reaction. Clicking on the up/down arrow in the window above and below "today" has no effect either. The Restore button is grayed out.

  • by Jdaddy404,

    Jdaddy404 Jdaddy404 Nov 17, 2014 5:36 AM in response to borisoff22
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    Nov 17, 2014 5:36 AM in response to borisoff22

    Thanks for the information re: Apple notification of problem.  Have you heard of any time frame regarding the update?

  • by Jdaddy404,

    Jdaddy404 Jdaddy404 Nov 17, 2014 6:45 AM in response to jgoshawk
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    Nov 17, 2014 6:45 AM in response to jgoshawk

    It is hard to believe that everyone using time machine on Mavericks and now converting to Yosemite aren't having this problem. sThanks for the info.  Hope Apple gets the lead out! and gets a fix out soon. Thanks again for taking time to call Apple and get the word out.

  • by John Gruver,

    John Gruver John Gruver Nov 17, 2014 7:30 AM in response to Jdaddy404
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    Nov 17, 2014 7:30 AM in response to Jdaddy404

    Add me to the list of those who've experienced Time Machine to be broken in Yosemite. I have a 2011 MBP and a 2009 Mac Pro. The MBP is connected via Airport to a new Time Capsule for its Time Machine, the Mac Pro via USB 3.0 to a new model Drobo for its Time Machine. Both have the same problem: Can do a full restore from Time Machine as long as I like the latest backup, which is the only backup offered when doing a restore. Absolutely no inside Time Machine access to older backups and/or individual files. Only noticed it one day when I wanted to restore a app. Been working with Apple Support via phone for two weeks = no joy, yet.

  • by Richard Walker,

    Richard Walker Richard Walker Nov 17, 2014 11:16 AM in response to John Gruver
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    Nov 17, 2014 11:16 AM in response to John Gruver

    10.10.1 is out.

     

    "Resolved an issue that might prevent Time Machine from displaying older backups"

     

    Fingers crossed.

  • by Richard Walker,

    Richard Walker Richard Walker Nov 17, 2014 11:18 AM in response to John Gruver
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    Nov 17, 2014 11:18 AM in response to John Gruver

    10.10.1 is out:

     

    • Resolved an issue that might prevent Time Machine from displaying older backups

     

    Fingers crossed

  • by neoman,

    neoman neoman Nov 17, 2014 11:47 AM in response to Richard Walker
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    Nov 17, 2014 11:47 AM in response to Richard Walker

    You can let your fingers go now. Yosemite 10.10.1 did not resolve the Time Machine issues for me.

    Now all we have to do is wait for 10.10.2.

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