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Can not update operating system

I erased my hard drive but can not get it to startup so I can install clean operation system from recovery mode



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 10:21 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 2:05 PM

This applies ONLY to Intel Based Apple Computers.


Was this method user as per Apple Instructions >>> How to erase an Intel-based Mac


Was this method user as per Apple Instructions >>>> How to reinstall macOS


This Applies ONLY to Apple Silicon M1 Computers


If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip




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Sep 25, 2021 2:05 PM in response to Community User

This applies ONLY to Intel Based Apple Computers.


Was this method user as per Apple Instructions >>> How to erase an Intel-based Mac


Was this method user as per Apple Instructions >>>> How to reinstall macOS


This Applies ONLY to Apple Silicon M1 Computers


If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip




Can not update operating system

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