I can't install Monterey 12.2.1 on my M1 MacBook Air. Message says I am not the owner.

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I can't install Monterey 12.2.1 on my M1 MacBook Air. Message says I am not the owner.

I can't install Monterey 12.2.1 on my M1 MacBook Air. Message says I am not the owner. How can I do the install?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 10:57 AM

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Miche11e_P

Community Specialist

Mar 10, 2022 9:40 AM in response to Sandor808

Hi Sandor808,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

We understand that you're seeing an alert when you attempt to install an update for macOS that you're not the owner and you're unable to complete the installation.

In this case, you will need to erase your M1 MacBook Air in order to install the update. We want to be sure that you have a current backup of your Mac before you erase it. We've included instructions below:

Back up your Mac Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

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