The FreeAgent Go portable drives offer up to 500 GB of capacity, so you can comfortably store all your files. They’re formatted for Mac computers and Time Machine compatible, so you can get up and running in a flash. The FreeAgent Go drive for Mac provides USB 2.0 connectivity and an incredibly thin form factor, making it convenient to carry. The best thing to do is to format the external hdd to exFat so you cand use it with your Mac and PC running Windows. Don't be fooled by the name exFat because you can transfer files bigger than 4GB (in Fat32 you can't). ExFat is fully supported by Mac and Windows. May 30, 2014 12:51 AM. Reply Helpful (1). Seagate Manager for FreeAgent easily protect data with automatic backup software, and keep important files secure with built-in encryption. Automatic backup software makes it easy, software. The FreeAgent Go drive for Mac provides USB 2.0 connectivity and an incredibly thin form factor, making it convenient to carry while on the go. The FreeAgent Go Pro drive for Mac offers lightning-fast transfer of your digital content with FireWire 800 and support for FireWire 400.
“I backup all my important data in Seagate FreeAgent Goflex external hard disk which has a capacity of 60GB. Today all of a sudden, this device is not getting detected on my Mac. I tried to get files from it by connecting it to other computers, which didn’t work. If anyone has an idea on how to restore data from Seagate FreeAgent Goflex on Mac system, then please share with me. Thanks in advance!!!”
FreeAgent Goflex is an external hard disk newly introduced by Seagate. This drive is available in the range of 60GB to 3TB capacity. Seagate also manufactures other models of hard drive like FreeAgent Desk, FreeAgent Go, FreeAgent Pro, etc. The reason for above kind of situation might be that your FreeAgent Goflex got corrupted. Now think once, what will happen if you suddenly lose access to your FreeAgent Goflex due to its corruption?
- If lost data is the only backup of your important files, then it’s a big challenge
- If it contains any PPT’s or any office files that you need urgently, then your situation would be very worse
- If your Mac system is already dead and it is the only backup that you got
Let us know what makes a Seagate FreeAgent Goflex drive undetected on Mac:
- Removing FreeAgent Goflex from Mac system or other devices without using “eject” option
- Using same Seagate FreeAgent goflex hard disk on different OS based computers like Mac, Windows, Unix, etc
- Logical errors like presence of bad sector, corrupt file system, etc.
The only recommended solution for above kind of situations is using data recovery tool.
Software to recover data from FreeAgent Goflex HDD on Mac:
Use Yodot Mac Data Recovery software to come out from all the above mentioned conditions. This software can easily restore data from Seagate FreeAgent Goflex when not recognized on Mac OS X. Addition to FreeAgent Goflex, it can retrieve files from other models of Seagate external hard disk which are mentioned above. Further, it helps data recovery from Seagate Seven portable drive. Apart from dead external hard disk, it can retrieve data from non bootable, formatted/reformatted /repartitioned volumes on Mac computer. It can support data recovery from HFS+, NTFS, HFSX, FAT and exFAT drive. To speed up scanning process, it contains two scanning options like “Volume recovery” and “Formatted/Reformatted Recovery”. Depends on option you select, it will start scanning. In addition to Seagate FreeAgent external hard disk, it can retrieve data from other brands of external hard drive such as LaCie, Iomega, SanDisk, LG, Kingston, Sony, etc. This utility is compatible with various versions of Mac system such as Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks and Yosemite.
Procedure to get back data from FreeAgent Goflex drive on Mac machine:
- First connect Seagate FreeAgent Goflex external hard disk to a Mac system
- After that, install Yodot Mac Data Recovery software on Mac machine
- Then run application and follow onscreen instructions to restore data from FreeAgent Goflex hard disk
- First, it will show two options such as “Volume Recovery” and “Formatted / Reformatted Recovery”
- Select first option to start recovery process
- Wait for few minutes till scanning is finished
- Then, retrieved files will display in two view such as ‘Data View’ and ‘File Type View’. Finally, save files to a desired location other than source (same FreeAgent Goflex)
Important Note!!
- Be careful while connecting or removing FreeAgent Goflex external hard disk from other electronic gadgets
- Feel free to contact 24x7 technical support team if you find any difficulty while performing data restoration process
Delivering on the specialized requirements of the Mac community, Seagate today introduced an advanced line-up of mobile and desktop FreeAgent for Mac storage solutions and accessories: the FreeAgent Go™ for Mac USB, FreeAgent Go Pro™ for Mac, the 2TB FreeAgent Desk™ for Mac and FreeAgent Go Dock+™, a powered USB hub and dock for the FreeAgent Go drive. Providing a complete storage toolkit for today's creative professionals, such as web designers, musicians and graphic artists, as well as multimedia enthusiasts, these enhanced FreeAgent for Mac external hard drives each include performance and capacity improvements to help store, record, protect and share creative inspirations.
“Performance is all that counts when I record,” said Rami Jaffee, award-winning keyboard player for the Wallflowers and Foo Fighters. “I can depend on Seagate hard drives for quality and convenience. When recording, a song could take up to a few gigabytes, but the fact that I can have a whole record ready for me to attack and record on a slim external hard drive is so convenient that its value is immeasurable.”
Higher performance means faster workflow, and that equals greater productivity for creative professionals who work with digital video, music, photography and graphic arts. The FreeAgent Go Pro for Mac drive clocks in at 7200RPMs to deliver lightening fast performance and throughput with FireWire 800 and a step down cable to FireWire 400 for those that need higher-data transfer, making production and editing of large multi-media files a breeze.
Along with the new FreeAgent for Mac product offerings, Seagate also unveiled a new docking accessory for the FreeAgent Go portable storage solution. The new FreeAgent Go Dock+ connects directly to your Mac OS X or Windows computer, allowing access to all the content stored on a FreeAgent Go or FreeAgent Go for Mac USB external hard drives without having to fumble for cables or find an available USB port each time the drive is connected. When docked, the FreeAgent Go drive is held upright to optimize desk space while editing, syncing or backing-up files. This new dock also provides the benefit of a powered USB hub with three additional USB ports to connect digital cameras and other USB peripherals to one’s system.
“Whether your passion is music, photography, film or design, creative professionals and enthusiasts alike need high-quality storage solutions to keep their inspired creations safe and secure,” says Terry Cunningham, senior vice president, Seagate Branded Solutions. “These latest FreeAgent® for Mac offerings provide the perfect instrument to store, back up and protect your creations.”
All Seagate FreeAgent for Mac solutions come formatted as HSF+ for Mac OS X and are Time Machine ready.
FreeAgent Go™ Drive for Mac USB
The new Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac USB storage solution is a USB 2.0. Seagate FreeAgent Go Drive for Mac is available this month for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $99.99 USD for 250GB, $119.99 USD for 320GB and $149.99 for 500GB.
FreeAgent Go Pro™ for Mac Drive
The Seagate FreeAgent Go Pro for Mac storage solution is slim, compact and offers fast throughput with FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 connections and includes the required cables and dock. The Seagate FreeAgent Go Pro for Mac is available this month for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $129.99 USD for 250GB, $149.99 USD for 320GB and $189.99 for 500GB.
Freeagent Go For Mac
FreeAgent Go Dock+™
The Seagate FreeAgent Go Dock+ includes three available USB ports to act as a USB hub. The included protective case helps to keep the FreeAgent Go drive safe while on the road. The FreeAgent Go Dock+ accessory is available immediately for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $39.99 USD.
Freeagent Go Flex Drive For Mac
FreeAgent Desk™ Drive for Mac 2TB
The high-capacity FreeAgent Desk drive for Mac 2TB features a brushed aluminum arctic silver finish that is a perfect match for the current iMac Desktop. With a FireWire 800/400 connection, the FreeAgent Desk for Mac 2TB is scheduled to be available in July for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $339.99 USD for 2TB.