Can't eject USB drive after Sequoia upgrade

I've got a USB bus in the USB port on my Mini. I plug in an external drive for BUs. I also plug in a thumb drive for BUs. It all used to work. I upgraded to Sequoia a few days ago. Now the drives won't eject because something is using them. Tried logging out, powering down, etc. Nothing works except force eject. Has Apple got a bug?

Mac mini, macOS 15.1

Posted on Nov 23, 2024 12:17 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 2:21 AM

I may have found a solution that doesn't involve erasing the drive.


Settings > Spotlight > Search Privacy > + add the external drive the exclusion list


This worked for me, but you need to manually add all external drives that you use.

83 replies

Dec 4, 2024 7:34 AM in response to wagnercs

You are welcome


I did have a longer email conversation with the developer of CCC


In the end and sad to admitHad to Force Quit to dismount the CCC Drive


The Reformat that drive in DU


Create a New Task in CCC


Run the CCC application and presto and viola


Post completion of the ** - the drive could be dismounted


This was done using CCC 7.0.4 Build 8082

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Can't eject USB drive after Sequoia upgrade

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.