Something is locked and blocking my time machine backup
Hello,
I found an answer to this question from 2023 but it is now closed. And, I have a follow-up question regarding the resolution the problem. First, here is what's happening:
Only in the last couple of days has this error been showing up and I have had my computer set to require a password to wake it up, well for forever, really. And, I recently updated every Apple device I have to its new OS.
I, too, am having issues with Time Machine unable to finishing backups overnight while computer is locked from not being in use after one hour. I only see the error in morning when I first wake it up. note that the backups do complete while I am actively using the computer and it's awake.
The solution given in the previous post from 2023 titled 'Locked files block my time machine backup' was as follows:
"It says some files were unavailable. That could happen for many different reasons, but that message did not specify why.
It says the backup will resume when your Mac is unlocked.
To me, this implies your Mac automatically Locked itself, and refused to transfer any more files.
That could happen if your Mac went to sleep or you have screen locking and password required in:
system preferences > Security & Privacy > General ...
[√] require password after sleep or nnn minutes after screensaver begins.
There may be other more obscure reasons as well."
I have followed the directions to remove a required password to wake the computer, but I really would prefer not to do that. I have also looked what has Full Disk Access and Files and Folders access in Privacy & Security, but I am not sure what I need to grant the access to, as you can't specify Time Machine.
What are the other possibilities for this happening and how can I resolve them?
I greatly appreciate your help and have a great day!
Lisa Atlanta
Mac mini
