Time Machine could not create a backup because the computer was running on battery power. Connect your Mac to a power source while your backup volume is available. Backup tells this every time, although my MAC is connected...?!

Time Machine could not create a backup because the computer was running on battery power. Connect your Mac to a power source while your backup volume is available.

Backup tells this every time, although my MAC is connected...?!


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Feb 22, 2023 08:13 AM

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Feb 22, 2023 09:06 AM in response to jutta195

Additionally, give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Time Machine could not create a backup because the computer was running on battery power. Connect your Mac to a power source while your backup volume is available. Backup tells this every time, although my MAC is connected...?!

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