macOS 28 will not support encrypted HFS+ volumes

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Author: Lihh27

Date: 7/8/2026

Article Summary:

Apple announces that macOS 28 and later will no longer support encrypted Mac OS Extended disks, recommending users to either decrypt or reformat their volumes for future compatibility.