![]() ![]() ![]() So.how do I format an external HDD drive with APFS? I bought SuperDuper! v3.1.2 which is set up for bootable backup from APFS, but somehow, I must format the disk for APFS file structure. APFS: Uses the APFS format, recommended for volumes using macOS High Sierra. ![]() Click the Format pop-up menu, then choose a volume format.Select the disk or volume in the sidebar, then click the Erase button.You can format a disk or volume using one of the following file system formats. "File system formats available in Disk Utility This is completely contrary to the very first statement in the Disk Utility Help article: Clicking Erase gives a pop-up window.where the "Format :" drop down menu does NOT contain APFS. Only the "Erase" button in the top menu is active (not grey). My new Seagate 2TB-USB 3.0 (as-received) is formatted NTFS. Disk Utility correctly shows that my MacBook Pro internal (boot) SSD is formatted APFS. The Disk Utility app was installed as part of MacOs 10.13.2 - High Sierra. No Ability to Format APFS with Disk Utility!Īll contemporary Support Articles in the "Disk Utility" thread states that I can format a disk (including an external HDD) by using Disk Utility and create APFS as the Format. ![]()
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