I have a 2012 Mac mini that I wish to completely reinstall the Mac OS.
I have gone through the Recovery Mode partition, but this fails when it tries to Authenticate against my Apple ID.
I can't remember getting any Install disks with this Mac.
Anyone know a work-around?
Thanks.
That year mini shipped with either 10.8 Mtn. Lion or 10.9 Mavericks, but it can run any macOS up to and including 10.15 Catalina.
A bootable installer for Mavericks does not seem to be available from Apple for some reason.
Details for the others are in the link I provided above.
That year mini shipped with either 10.8 Mtn. Lion or 10.9 Mavericks, but it can run any macOS up to and including 10.15 Catalina.
A bootable installer for Mavericks does not seem to be available from Apple for some reason.
Details for the others are in the link I provided above.
Why do you wish to reinstall macOS?
If you are attempting to reinstall so that you can transfer the Mac, then this: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
What version of macOS are you attempting to reinstall?
You might consider making a bootable installer on a USB flash drive.
Please see: Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Thanks for the reply.
When I try to use the Recovery to reinstall - it tries to install Mavericks.
(Not sure if this was the OS that shipped or not.)
Is Mavericks available as a Boot Installer?
I'd like to install the original OS that shipped if possible, and take it from there.
Mac Mini 2012 - Reinstall Question.
