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Dec 8, 2015 6:50 PM in response to appzennyby appzenny,Hi There,
I am trying to install OS X on a used MacBook pro.
Went through informative post below about setting up used Macbook
.....and had a question on this :
" If you're installing a version of OS X acquired from the App Store, you will need the Apple ID and password that you used. "
How do you get an Apple ID ?
When I setup my ipad, my iPad Apple ID was created during the setup > xyz at icloud. com
My understanding so far is that if an used MB is bought , for setting up a new Apple ID following link needs to be used -
https://appleid.apple.com/account
It says " Enter your primary email address as your Apple ID. This will be used as the contact email address for your account."
So does this mean that the new Apple ID for MB will be my gmail ID eg. 'johndo at gmail. com'
and not a new 'abc at icloud. com' ?
My apologies for so many questions , little confused ..with half knowledge
Thank you .
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Dec 8, 2015 7:01 PM in response to appzennyby Grant Bennet-Alder,an Apple-ID identifies YOU to Apple.
If you bought a used MacBook, you have the right to re-load the ORIGINAL Mac OS X it shipped with, and no other. No Apple-ID is required, just a real Mac.
If you want a different version, you can "buy" it from the Mac App Store using YOUR Apple-ID. Most are US$20 or free.
If you like, post the specs for that Mac and Readers can tell you what Mac OS X it shipped with.
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Dec 8, 2015 7:05 PM in response to appzennyby ChitlinsCC,What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple ...
Apple Inc.
Feb 11, 2015 - When preparing to sell or give away your Mac, you may want to erase some or all files from its hard drive. But first determine whether you ...==
Deauthorize your computer using iTunes - Apple Support
Apple Inc.
6 days ago - Make sure that you deauthorize your Mac or PC before you sell it, give it away, send it in for service, or make major hardware upgrades. -
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Dec 8, 2015 7:26 PM in response to ChitlinsCCby appzenny,They did deauthorized and erased everything.
I am at reinstall OS x stage
I am trying to figure out how to get an Apple ID for MacBook ..like ' xyz at icloud .com
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Dec 8, 2015 7:33 PM in response to appzennyby ChitlinsCC,You own the MBPro now - use your own Apple ID - I think there is some limit to the number of devices one can authorize per Apple ID though (5?) - Oh look! I guessed right!
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Authorize your computer in iTunes - Apple Support
Apple Inc.
7 days ago - You can authorize up to 5 computers, which means that you can play your content on 5 different computers. You can ... How many computers have I authorized? Do I need to ... Enter your Apple ID and click Authorize. If iTunes ...==
Sep 24, 2015 - You can have 10 devices (a maximum of 5 computers) associated with your Apple ID and iTunes at one time. Computers and devices can be associated with a different Apple ID once every 90 days. Each computer must also be authorized using the same Apple ID. You don't need to authorize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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Dec 8, 2015 7:41 PM in response to appzennyby babowa,You already have an Apple ID for your iPad - it is best to use the same one for all things that have to do with the app store as all your purchases and downloads are tied to your Apple ID. So, you can simply use that one; if the seller actually wiped the drive, then this should work. However, if you do not wish to use that one, you can easily create another of your choice - I know people who maintain up to 10 IDs, each one for a separate account; I'd find that much too confusing.
The limits mentioned above have nothing to do with downloading an OS - the first link merely has to do with how many devices can be used to play music and the second one refers to iTunes content (downloaded/purchased music, movies, etc).
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Dec 8, 2015 7:50 PM in response to appzennyby ChitlinsCC,From the above link > What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
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5. ... reinstall OS X. Follow the appropriate instructions:
I am not sure how to get Yosemite - the search result link that says Yosemite takes one here > Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
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Dec 8, 2015 7:57 PM in response to ChitlinsCCby babowa,Unfortunately, that kb article omits some extremely important information and I've forwarded the concern to Apple as the article is partially in violation of the licensing agreement. My concern is mainly that it should not referred to unless the missing information is supplied as well.
As for Yosemite, neither it nor Mavericks are available any longer. Each was withdrawn the day its successor was introduced.
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Dec 8, 2015 8:06 PM in response to babowaby Grant Bennet-Alder,I am sorry to be splitting hairs over this, but...
I still have Mavericks and Yosemite available to me and they show on my "Purchases" page.
I think the correct statement is "Mavericks and Yosemite are not available for purchase as new". You can RE-download them, but only if you bought them previously.
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Dec 8, 2015 8:07 PM in response to babowaby ChitlinsCC,Well put.
Any advice on El Cap for an unknown amount of RAM on said MBPro?
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Dec 8, 2015 8:10 PM in response to ChitlinsCCby Grant Bennet-Alder,there is a requirement page here somewhere...
OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications
General Requirements
- OS X v10.6.8 or later
- 2GB of memory << [Nonsense, really needs about 3GB or more]
- 8.8GB of available storage
- Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
- Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with OS X El Capitan:
- MacBook (Early 2015)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications
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Dec 8, 2015 8:12 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alderby ChitlinsCC,... for what exactly?
- What came with the MBPRo?
- What Macs support what OS Xs?
A reliable way to get specs of all sorts > http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
OS X Requirements > http://www.everymac.com/search/search.html?cx=partner-pub-8015755554271706%3A2ho jc0-6s67&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=…

