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Reinstall OS X without the use of Apple ID

My company purchased another company and equipment is all Apple tied to an apple ID. When attempting to reinstall from recovery (command+R or Option+R) both require the use of an apple ID before installing. What options are there to by-pass the apple ID.

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iMac Pro

Posted on Apr 1, 2019 12:25 PM

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None. Software purchased from Apple is tied to the Apple ID used to purchase which is encoded into the purchase item.


You are going to have discuss this with them at https://support.apple.com/business


Maybe they can help.

Posted on Apr 1, 2019 12:30 PM

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Apr 1, 2019 12:34 PM in response to Seeking_Knowledge

Is it talking about Activation Lock, or is it just asking for an Apple ID to re-install an existing OS? If the latter you need to install the original OS on the computer from discs or Internet Recovery and then upgrade using your ID. If the former you will have to take the machines to Apple along with proof that you are now the legitimate owner of these machines. There is no fixed policy about this but you will have to prove to Apple's satisfaction the path of ownership with hard documentation such as original receipts, corporate transfer, etc.

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Apr 1, 2019 12:34 PM in response to Seeking_Knowledge

Is it talking about Activation Lock, or is it just asking for an Apple ID to re-install an existing OS? If the latter you need to install the original OS on the computer from discs or Internet Recovery and then upgrade using your ID. If the former you will have to take the machines to Apple along with proof that you are now the legitimate owner of these machines. There is no fixed policy about this but you will have to prove to Apple's satisfaction the path of ownership with hard documentation such as original receipts, corporate transfer, etc.

Reinstall OS X without the use of Apple ID

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