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Installing OS after erasing APFS

Hi, I just erased APFS on my MacBook Air and didn’t install OS before shutting down. When I restartedI get a flashing file folder. Is there any way I can install OS? I’m trying to wipe everything so I can send it in for a trade-in.

Many thanks.

Posted on Jul 16, 2019 11:17 AM

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kaz-k

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Posted on Jul 16, 2019 12:37 PM

Hi,

start up from Recovery mode then select Reinstall macOS.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

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