iMac (late 2013) boot failed, repeatedly. Currently in internet recovery mode offering OS X Recovery options. Hoping to re-install Catlina 10.15.7 but being offered only Mavericks. Anyone help?

iMac (late 2013) boot failed, repeatedly. Currently in internet recovery mode offering OS X Recovery options. Hoping to re-install Catlina 10.15.7 but being offered only Mavericks. Anyone help?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 6:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 11:36 AM

Sometimes no matter which key combination is used, the Mac will only boot to the online installer for the OS which originally shipped with that Mac. If this is the case, then you will need to create a bootable macOS 10.15 USB installer using the information in this Apple article:

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support




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iMac (late 2013) boot failed, repeatedly. Currently in internet recovery mode offering OS X Recovery options. Hoping to re-install Catlina 10.15.7 but being offered only Mavericks. Anyone help?

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