PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes
Apple has confirmed that macOS 28 will end support for encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) volumes.
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The brief
Apple is removing support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives starting with the release of macOS 28. This change affects volumes using the HFS+ format that are encrypted.
Coverage from MacRumors, The Mac Observer, Macworld, and 9to5Mac emphasizes that this transition will take place next year. The reports serve as a public service announcement for users currently utilizing these specific drive configurations.
Future developments will center on what this change means for users and how they must manage their encrypted drives before the update.
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Quick answers
Which version of macOS will remove support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes?
Support will be dropped in macOS 28.
When will this change take effect?
According to MacRumors, support will end next year.
What specific drive format is affected?
Encrypted Mac OS Extended (also known as HFS+) drives are affected.
Coverage (5)
- Encrypted Mac OS Extended drive format support dies in macOS 28 AppleInsider · 6h ago
- Apple to Drop Support for Encrypted Mac OS Extended Drives Next Year MacRumors · 6h ago
- Apple Confirms macOS 28 Will Drop Support for Encrypted HFS+ Drives The Mac Observer · 6h ago
- Apple to end support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives–here’s what it means Macworld · 6h ago
- PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes 9to5Mac · 6h ago broke it first
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