I am thinking to put an external Time Machine backup (HFS+ files) from my old HDD on a newly installed SSD in my MacBook Pro mid 2012. Is this possible? Will the SSD recognise and accept this backup? Or is it possible or advisable to install the new SSD with the old HFS+ system instead of the new APFS. All in High Sierra. How to go about?
MacOS – Upgrade HDD to SSD in High Sierra and import a Time Machine backup
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Best Answer
There's 2 ways to do this, I prefer the first since it ensures you start with a macOS install.
Alternatively you can use the Time Machine backup for the initial macOS install.