Error message when formatting a new drive

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Thank you for these great suggestions! I bought my WD My Passport Ultra USB-C yesterday and these tips saved loads of time for me! Thanks again.

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Hi,
You need to change the file system of mac first before formatting a new drive , you need to convert the file into APFS or HFS file system.
For more information you can check out this blog
How to Format a Hard Drive For Both Windows and Mac | Laptop Mag

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The easiest way to erase any storage drive on Mac is by using Disk Utility feature. But sometimes, Mac Disk Utility can’t erase the hard drive due to various reasons. However, the issue can be fixed using below DIY methods:

  1. Erase Mac Hard Drive by Enabling ‘Show All Devices’
  2. Use First Aid to Repair Drive before Erasing
  3. Use Recovery Mode to Erase Mac Hard Drive
  4. Erase Data using BitRaser File Eraser

Further, you can also check the below link for detailed steps to be followed in each method above:

Hope it will help!

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