Migration Assistant is one of the most convenient methods to transfer files between two Mac computers. Users mainly use it to migrate from an old Mac to a new one, hence the name.
However, sometimes the app doesn’t work properly. Your transfer may get stuck, or you may not be able to initiate the process at all. Such issues can happen because of various reasons, which we have mentioned in this article, along with their corresponding solutions.
Why is Migration Assistant Not Working?
Here are some of the reasons for Migration Assistant not working on your Mac computers:
How to Resolve Migration Assistant Not Working?
First, we recommend waiting patiently for some time if the transfer seemingly pauses. It takes a long time to transfer files from a Mac with a large internal drive. So, you may believe the Migration Assistant to be malfunctioning by mistake.
You also need to run Migration Assistant on both Macs to transfer files between them.
If you have other issues or it’s been a long time, apply the possible solutions we have mentioned below:
First, ensure toinstall all available updateson your computer. If your hardware supports later versions of the OS, it’s better to upgrade your system.
Migration Assistant only allows data transfer from Lion OS or later to Mavericks OS or later. If you have older versions, upgrade your OS if possible. Otherwise, you need to use alternative transfer methods.
you may also try making a clean reinstall of the latest MacOS your computer supports.
You need a proper connection between the two computers to search for the other PC and transfer data. So, read through the instructions below and apply them if you haven’t done so already:
Also, remember to connect both computers to an AC power supply as the Migration may take a long time.
Disable Security Software
Third-party antivirusor firewall programs may interfere with the Migration Assistant. We recommend disabling such programs to avoid any issues while transferring data.
