No Administrator.. Or IOS.

I'm currently using the internet option from a macbook pro that has no operating system. I attempted to install from external HD, but was instructed by device that this was not authorized and to startup with cmd R and adjust through Startup Security Utility. Attempted, and denied. Needs to be authorized by Administrator, however, it also informed me that there is no administrator. I've partitioned and mounted and first aided this thing far too many times and shouldve asked for help sooner...?

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Posted on Apr 2, 2021 10:20 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2021 12:15 PM

What is the exact model of your Mac? You can get this information by entering your serial number here for currently supported hardware:

https://checkcoverage.apple.com/


If you have a T2 Mac (2018+), then you will need to "Restore" the T2 firmware before being able to reinstall macOS, but you will need access to another Mac to perform this step:


Intel Mac (2018+):

https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-an-intel-based-mac-apdebea5be51/2.13/mac/10.15.6


M1 Mac:

https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-a-mac-with-apple-silicon-apdd5f3c75ad/mac

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Apr 2, 2021 12:15 PM in response to MikekildMac

What is the exact model of your Mac? You can get this information by entering your serial number here for currently supported hardware:

https://checkcoverage.apple.com/


If you have a T2 Mac (2018+), then you will need to "Restore" the T2 firmware before being able to reinstall macOS, but you will need access to another Mac to perform this step:


Intel Mac (2018+):

https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-an-intel-based-mac-apdebea5be51/2.13/mac/10.15.6


M1 Mac:

https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-a-mac-with-apple-silicon-apdd5f3c75ad/mac

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