Somehow I wiped the partition of macos while reseting the computer and now want to reinstall MacOS on my 2017 Air. However, the reinstall through internet option always fails for some unknown reason. Also my newer M2 mac mini wont let me download older versions of MacOS to create a bootable drive. What are my options here? Thanks!
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kaaamdar wrote:
Also my newer M2 mac mini wont let me download older versions of MacOS to create a bootable drive. What are my options here? Thanks!
To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer.
The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer
This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.
Example : Bootable Installer of High Sierra would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run High Sierra.
Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.
Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.
kaaamdar wrote:
Also my newer M2 mac mini wont let me download older versions of MacOS to create a bootable drive. What are my options here? Thanks!
To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer.
The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer
This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.
Example : Bootable Installer of High Sierra would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run High Sierra.
Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.
Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.
What has often worked for others is to use this Restore Method instead of CMD+r keys...
Option-⌘-R
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Reinstall macos on my older air
