iMac to Mac mini

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iMac to Mac mini

Hello. Can I do a migration assist from my iMac to Mac mini without extra monitor?!

i don’t have time machine back up either. Is it possible to transfer data without the extra external display ? Thank you!

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 8:21 PM

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Jack-19

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Mar 26, 2021 2:18 AM in response to KaTrina1315

You need at least one display for the Mac mini to run Migration Assistant.
Time Machine restore is better for moving data, but again, you need a display.

In order to use the Mac mini, you need a display. Choose one from LG or HP.

Cheers,

Jack

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Jack-19

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Mar 25, 2021 8:30 PM in response to KaTrina1315

Hi KaTrina1315,

You need a display for the mini.

And even if you could transfer without a display, you'll still need one for the mini, since you can't use the iMac as a display.

Also, transfer with Migration Assistant by connecting an ethernet cable to the two Macs.

Cheers,

Jack

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KaTrina1315 Author

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Mar 25, 2021 10:59 PM in response to Jack-19

@Jack,

thank you for response. So I am curious now, when you say even if I could ; is there really a way to do Migration assistant without the extra display?!

if I have a Time machine backup external hard drive?! Is that possible to transfer data to Mac mini and if so, how?! What’s is the process?!

Sorry for the two questions I’m just really trying to figure on how I can do this without the extra display. Lol

thank you so much

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