Installing MacOS on older A1534 12" Retina MacBook

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Installing MacOS on older A1534 12" Retina MacBook

I have an older 12" MacBook that I recently cleaned off and accidentally removed the OS.

I have been trying to reinstall following all the directions but it keeps giving me an error.

A local repair shop said an Apple store will reinstall the OS for me if they still support this model (A1534), but I don't know if they do. Does anyone know, it's a bit of a drive to the closest store.

Thanks!

Posted on Feb 12, 2025 3:42 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 12, 2025 6:34 PM in response to Marko831

As indicated, that model number matches three 12" Retina MacBooks.

The Early 2015 one originally shipped with Yosemite. You can upgrade it to Big Sur, and no further.
The Early 2016 one originally shipped with El Capitan. You can upgrade it to Monterey, and no further.
The 2017 one originally shipped with Sierra. You can upgrade it to Ventura, and no further.

Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

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Answer 2

John Galt

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Feb 12, 2025 4:44 PM in response to Marko831

The A1534 model number might be a 2015, 2016, or 2017 model. The 2017 models are still supported (but "vintage") while the earlier models are officially obsolete. Notwithstanding that fact the Apple Store ought to be able to help.

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Installing MacOS on older A1534 12" Retina MacBook

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