Iinstall ipod from back up on time machine
Wow, hard to even post a question here!
Im getting so frustrated with all of the Apple problems. I've had one defective iMac, one defective Macbook Air, and now it appears that my Time Machine back ups might not be accurate.
I've got two iPod Touch[es]. Both are 3rd generation (I think--don't quote me on that; I can't get that info right now, due to the issues). My little girl lost her iPod (which is why I can't get her info off of it), so I figured I'd just reset my ipod and restore it as hers. Well, I"ve managed to wipe out all the data on my own ipod, but I cannot get the iPod reset from the previous backups. For some reason, iTunes will only give me the option of either backing up from the IPHONE back up, or it has now created a new iPod back up of THIS particular ipod, with no data on it.
That leaves me with Time Machine. I've backed up this Macbook Air several times (I don't do daily backups). The back up that I'm looking for would be dated from September 2012, which I can see IS backed up on or in Time Machine, but I cannot view or access that data at all. I'm sure this has to do with whatever I did wrong installing the Seagate Backup Plus for Macs. Sure, it **says** it works right out of the box, and it appears that it is backing up when I click on "back up now," but I'm not able to retrieve this data.
The Seagate drive is plugged into the Macbook via USB 2, and from what Ive seen online, the info is listed in pink on the Time Machine screen, but I'm not able to view it or retrieve it.
Any help on this? I guess it's a good thing I'm dealing with this now, rather than when I might need to get info that is more valuable--like tax return info and bank statements that are [allegedly] backed up to this Seagate drive.
Thanks in advance. Really about to rip my hair out here ....
Yes, the ipod was synched with iTunes on this computer, but I still cannot figure out hwo to view the backups from Time Machine. I did look at your links, but that just left me with glazed eyes. It seems like it should be pretty simple to just click on the date and navigate around, but that does not seem to be how this worked.
I'm getting increasingly concerned because BOTH of my macs (iMac and Macbook Air) have to have hard drives wiped out and replaced at Apple on Tuesday. They've assured me that they will **tell** me how to restore from the Seagate backups, but with the way this is going, I don't have much confidence.
I'd like to try to at least access some of the backups before then, maybe even get this ipod restored to how it was, with all of her data on it, before then because that might be helfpul experience before I restore both of these macs. I do not want to have to pay them $100 to restore my data after they wipe out both Macs.
Let's see now .... one iMac, defective (twice now--replaced once per warranty, now replacing hard drive); one Macbook Air, defective, wiping out the whole OS, both on Tuesday; owner of three four iPods, one iPhone, and that's not spending enough to get them to put my data back on once they wipe out my Macs? How come I feel my blood boiling??? I'd laugh, but it's not funny!
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Iphoto from back-up with Time Machine
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Ernest.You need to restore the Library from Time Machine.
In brief: TM is an incremental back up application. The first time it runs it copies the whole Library, thereafter it just copies the changes. So, the actual library on TM is a colection of bits: Original+changes = Current Library. So you can't open iPhoto with Time Machine or open an iPhoto Library that's in a Time Machine back up.
Restoring is the process where TM gathers up all the bits and puts them back together for you.
And this is how you do it:
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Best regards,
Rob.Michael,
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Thanks again for sharing your expertise and your guidance through this exercise.
Best regards,
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Depends on undisclosed information
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I have had a series of Macs. They have been backed up with Time Machine. I am trying to restore TM backup files from the older Macs using my new MacBook Pro. No go. What do I do ?
I am trying to restore TM backup files from the older Macs using my new MacBook Pro. No go.
Migration Assistant (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Migration Assistant) is the tool that you would use to restore backups from older Macs to another Mac.
Details are here: http://pondini.org/OSX/MigrateLion.html The same info applies for Mavericks and Yosemite. If you are saying that this is a "no go".....where are you getting stuck? What error messages do you see? -
Can I back up to Time Machine from hard drive of failed Macbook?
My Macbook has just completely failed (I think an issue with power supply).
I had a bulging battery and have a new Macbook Pro on the way, but as I live in a very remote area this is taking a while. So, one day, my Macbook just wouldn't start again.
I hadn't backed up to Time Machine for about a week and would really like to get all the missing data. When the new computer arrives I'm planning to use Migration Assistant to migrate all my data from Time Machine.
So, my question is, is it possible to back up to Time Machine from the hard drive of my dead Macbook? I was thinking either cloning it somehow, or making a disk image and booting it from another Macbook, but this is stretching the limits of my limited IT skills. I don't want to interfere with the other Macbook I'm using or inadvertently wipe the data on the hard drive or Time Machine disk.
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Thanks very much again!
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I downloaded Lion on my 4 yr old iMac. The download stalled at the last minute so I clicked "CANCEL". When it was restarted, Lion was there, with no apparent option but to go ahead and install so I assumed it was okay. Didn't transfer data from "another computer" when prompted - assumed it would transfer from that computer. It apparently cleaned out the hard drive. It looks like a brand new computer. None of my apps, programs, files, or thousands of photos. It is backed up on Time machine, but it's a sickening sight. Any idea why this happened and suggestions before restoring? Thanks.
I cannot find this 300GB "Backup" in the Finder, only in the Storage info when I check "About This Mac".
You are probably using Time Machine to backup your MacBook Pro, right? Then the additional 300 GB could be local Time Machine snapshots. Time Machine will write the hourly backups to the free space on your hard disk, if the backup drive is temporarily not connected. You do not see these local backups in the Finder, and MacOS will delete them, when you make a regular backup to Time Machine, or when you need the space for other data.
See Pondini's page for more explanation: What are Local Snapshots? http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
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ehphotograph wrote:
Can I restore docs from my hard drive if they were backed up using time machine?
Yes.
And will it restore if the hd isn't even there? Like what if it got stolen or destroyed.
Also yes.
Directly-connected external drives (ie, USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt) are not backed-up by default. You must remove them from the exclusion list in Time Machine Preferences > Options to get them backed-up. (Network drives cannot be backed-up.)
And they must be formatted for a Mac -- any variation of Mac OS Extended.
If the drive is connected, you can browse or restore normally -- just go to the folder or document in question and Enter Time Machine.
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I am also no longer able to back up using Time Machine (backups fail), can't access iPhoto (which was a problem before attempting to reload OS) and I suspect other apps are no longer working. The computer is however running faster in Safari and Mail...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
If there are any files you can transfer to a regular storage drive do that first and then disconenct all drives.
Hold c boot off the 10.6.8 disk and use Disk Utility to Erase with Zero option the hard drive, takes some time, let it complete as it's mapping off any bad or failing sectors.
Then install 10.6. log in and update to 10.6.8 (important!)
Now use Migration Assistant to transfer over just your user files, we need to rescue those first out of TimeMachine's EVIL clutches, once you've got that, transfer them to the regular storage drive and disconnect.
Note: if your 10.6 disk fails, call Apple for a replacement, you need the machine specific version, the 10.6.3 retial doesn't have iLife and only works for machines pre 10.6.3 release, not afterwards. Factory installed 10.6.4 machines and afterwards need machine specific disks.
Then either:
Log into the admin/first set up user on the machine and delete the Migrated user, then reboot and use Migration assistant again to TM everything this time
Or
Just install all your programs again from fresh sources.
If your TM drive is really hosed, then you'll need Data Rescue $99 to read the TM files directly and transfer the results to another regular storage drive (not the first one just in case), then pick through the debris and locate your files and transfer them to another drive.
I don't like TimeMachine, but for newbies it's better than nothing.
(I prefer cloning my entire OS X parititon instead, I can access it from any computer (Linux, Mac or PC) and I also can boot my Mac from it. I use Carbon Copy Cloner, but that's for later once your all better. ) -
Currently I have a 11" Macbook Air, which I plan to replace with a 13" model. My current machine is backed up in Time machine, when I get the new 13" model can I load my backup into the new machine ?
Hi richcloke,
Happy Thanksgiving! When you get your new Macbook Air, you can use Migration Assistant to transfer your user account and data from your current computer. Here's how:
OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18870
OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device
Transfer info from a Time Machine backup or other storage device
Transfer information from another disk on your Mac, a disk connected to your Mac, a disk on the same network, or another Mac (with OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion or earlier) connected to your Mac using a Thunderbolt cable.
If you’re using a Thunderbolt cable, connect the cable to the computers, hold down the T key while restarting the Mac that has the info to transfer, then follow the steps below on your other Mac.
Open Migration Assistant, click Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions to transfer info from a Time Machine backup or other disk.
Select the disk, then select what to transfer.
Apps: Select the Applications checkbox.
Incompatible apps or apps with newer versions already installed may not be transferred or may not be usable.
Computer settings: Select the Computer & Network Settings checkbox.
Your desktop picture, network settings, and more will be transferred.
To begin the transfer, click Continue.
Enjoy your new Mac!
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I have a program that was backed up using Time Machine and I was wondering if I could delete the program from my Back Up history with out having to start a band new back up of every thing.
If the program is a self-contained application that was installed by dragging and dropping it into your Applications folder, then you can go to your applications folder and invoke Time Machine. Then go back in time until you see the first backup of the application, right-click it, and then choose the option to delete all backups of the item.
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how do I retrieve files from a backup hard drive (was backed up using Time Machine) on a different computer?
Please visit Pondini's Time Machine FAQ for help with all things Time Machine.
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Both my husband and I have our MacBook Pros backed up to Time Machine. I have a new MacBook Pro and want to download my files, etc. from Time Machine to my new Mac. I do I ensure that Time Machine downloads only MY files to my new Mac, and not my husband's files?
OS X uses a unique identifier so there will be no problems.
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I replaced the original hdd in my early 2008 iMac. I can't move my files that were backed up with Time Machine to my new hdd using Migration Assistant. When prompted to select the "from drive", the ext. hhd does not appears as a selection. Please help!!
I'd recommend staring over, Pondini has created an excellent guide on how to use Setup Assistant. I'd recommend begin reading Pondini Setup Assistant tips where he talks about "Second Chance." Assuming your Time Machine backup is sound the restore should be very smooth.
Roger -
Replaced HD yesterday Was able to restore from Time Machine Now, it won't back up to Time Machine. I removed the TM and tried to add it- the error is "The disk image for "computername.sparsebundle" is in use. Try ejecting the disk image - How do I do?
Hello jfilbey,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Power cycle the disk Time Machine is backing up to.
For more information on this, take a look at:
Time Machine: Troubleshooting backup issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3275?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Best of luck,
Mario
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