Error code
macOS -69845
MACOS-69845
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
Disk Utility First Aid failure — the APFS file system could not be verified or repaired..
How to fix it
- Boot into macOS Recovery (hold Command+R or the power button on Apple silicon).
- in Disk Utility choose View > Show All Devices and run First Aid on the APFS container not just the volume.
- if that fails use `diskutil repairVolume /dev/diskXsY` in Terminal from Recovery.
Not affiliated with macOS. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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