Target display mode M1 - imac 27 2011

Hi dear I have Imac 27 10.13.6 High sierra 2011 (windows keyboard - all keys tested) and Macbook pro M1 2020

Recently I bought thunderbolt 2 cable and adaptor usb c to thunderbolt for use target display, but when I connect the macs together it's not working and nothing happen when pressing command-F2.

Could you please help me for this problem?

Thank you

Kind Regards- Mehdi

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 09:14 AM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 09:32 AM

Sorry. You can't do that. TDM requires hardware and software support on both ends. M1 based Macs can't use a TDM display.

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KiltedTim

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Jan 5, 2022 09:32 AM in response to Mehdixjabbari

Sorry. You can't do that. TDM requires hardware and software support on both ends. M1 based Macs can't use a TDM display.

Jan 5, 2022 10:44 AM in response to KiltedTim

thanks, Cause I bought this expensive cable and adaptor.

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