MacBook Pro transfer

jen_316 wrote:

Transfer has been running about 20 hours with no definitive progress. MacBook Pro to new MacBook Pro. Do I let it keep working or stop it and try to start again? It’s about 200GB worth to transfer.

Is this a cable connection or the WiFI—

a Cable is always preferred moving large amount of data...

The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

Ethernet cable

or a simple USB to USBC adapter USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

if you have a Time Machine or Boot clone backup as an alternatives source...

if you think you are stuck you can always Quit or force quit a shut down if necessary

reboot and see where this leaves you.

Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

If you're transferring over a slow network, it can take a long time.