I attempted to install Big Sur on 2012 Mac book pro without looking and now it’s frozen. What can I do?

I attempted to install Big Sur without checking, now my Mac wouldn’t work. What can I do to make it work again?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 07:52 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2021 07:56 AM

bertram288 wrote:

I attempted to install Big Sur without checking, now my Mac wouldn’t work. What can I do to make it work again?


2012 is not supported.


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version
https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15



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Aug 23, 2021 07:56 AM in response to bertram288

bertram288 wrote:

I attempted to install Big Sur without checking, now my Mac wouldn’t work. What can I do to make it work again?


2012 is not supported.


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version
https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15



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