HT202380: Time Machine: How to transfer backups from a current backup drive to a new backup drive

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JonathanCross
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Q: How can I solve the error "The volume has the wrong case sensitivity for a backup."?

It seems that Time Machine requires a case-sensitive filesystem.

Posted on Jun 11, 2016 6:40 AM

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JonathanCross JonathanCross
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A:

Answering my own question here:

 

Volume should be formatted to be case-sensitive if you want to use it with Time Machine:

  • Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive, Journaled)


If it was formatted with (default) case insensitive option, it should be reformatted.

Posted on Jun 11, 2016 6:43 AM

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    JonathanCross JonathanCross Jun 11, 2016 6:43 AM in response to JonathanCross
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    Jun 11, 2016 6:43 AM in response to JonathanCross

    Answering my own question here:

     

    Volume should be formatted to be case-sensitive if you want to use it with Time Machine:

    • Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive, Journaled)


    If it was formatted with (default) case insensitive option, it should be reformatted.