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back up not working and factory install fails

I hav e attempted to factory reset my macbook pro and now I can't get the operating system to install. It goes all the way through the set up programme and fails at the last moment. I have a back up on time machone but itsnot seeing my recent ones fromthis device. Currrently stuck with no machone. Any ideas?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 24, 2021 5:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2021 6:14 AM

Hi,

I think you'd better factory resetting from the scratch with Recovery Mode.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, resetting and Reinstall MacOS at your local AppleStore Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider, as far as I know, it's free.

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Dec 24, 2021 6:14 AM in response to markcas2001

Hi,

I think you'd better factory resetting from the scratch with Recovery Mode.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, resetting and Reinstall MacOS at your local AppleStore Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider, as far as I know, it's free.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Apple - Find Locations - Location Selector


back up not working and factory install fails

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