You can use this method to transfer files, but not to restore your entire system (as you can with Time Machine). Once you have an iCloud backup, it’s a good idea to sync the files to another device running iCloud to ensure no errors occurred.Ĭonnect an external device (such as your new MacBook or an external hard drive), then use the Finder to locate and move the files you want to keep. The process is automatic, so you’ll need to wait for iCloud to sync before you can move on to the next step. Time Machine lets you choose which files to restore or, you can restore your entire system from Time Machine backups. Set up Time Machine (you’ll need external storage), then browse to the Time Machine menu and select “Backup Now.” When the backup is complete, you can connect your external storage to a new Mac to transfer your files. No matter which MacBook backup method you use, double-check that the backup was successful before moving on to the next step. Transfer your files and settings to a new Mac with Migration Assistant.STEP 1: Backup your MacBook There are four ways to backup your MacBook: You can wipe all your data in these four easy steps. This guides also works on other version of Mac (Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac or Mac Pro).Protect your accounts, credit cards, personal photos, and other data by erasing your MacBook data before you sell it. Your Macbook will automatically restart when the download and installation is complete. Now, just wait until the installation is complete. Note: You must not select the drive “Recovery HD”, because this contains the recovery drive where OS X Utilities is installed or boot.Ĩ. Now select the drive “Macintosh HD” or usually the drive on the right side, then press “Install”. If you have time reading the software license agreement just scroll and read it. On OS X installation page just press the “Continue” button, and an verification pop up will prompt you “To download and restore OS X, your computer’s eligibility will be verified with Apple.” just press “Continue”Ħ. Now select Reinstall OS X, then click “Continue”.ĥ. After reformatting go back to “OS X Utilities” menu.Ĥ. Select the drive that you want to reformat and erase all data, then click the “Erase” button. Select Disk Utility to reformat your hard drive or make partition.ģ. Restart or Turn on your Mac, after the shime sound press and hold “OPTION” key from your keyboard until the OS X utilities appear.Ģ. So to start with, We need the following checklist item before reformatting:ġ. Reformatting on Mac OS is definitely much quick and easier than Windows. It’s my first time to reformat a Mac OS and it’s quite different from Windows interface.
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