How do I delete MacBook Air old owner data and start fresh

How do I restore MacBook air to original condition

Posted on Jul 27, 2021 2:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2021 4:40 PM

Start up in recovery mode. Go to disc utilities and erase the drive formatting to APFS and reinstall the OS. Follow this:

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

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Jul 27, 2021 4:40 PM in response to Sheilanew64Macbookair

Start up in recovery mode. Go to disc utilities and erase the drive formatting to APFS and reinstall the OS. Follow this:

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

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