Reinstall macOS 11.6.8

I have a MacBook Pro on M1, I use macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 and I want to reinstall it, but I'm afraid that I might get an error after I erase the disk. Who else remembers that macOS reinstall error on M1 Macs? In general, I want to know if I can now reinstall the system? Did Apple fix this in macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 or not?

I hope I don't have this problem.

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Aug 14, 2022 9:53 AM

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5 replies

Owl-53

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Aug 15, 2022 1:55 AM in response to RobbyOGA

On Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computers there is a builtin way to " Erase All Content & Setting " and effectively Start over as Fresh.

I would strongly suggest making a Time Machine Backup or possible two before proceeding.

In below image open System Preferences and in To Left see below

Owl-53

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Aug 16, 2022 4:31 AM in response to RobbyOGA

Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator

Ronasara

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Aug 14, 2022 12:46 PM in response to RobbyOGA

First, you do not have to erase your disk. You can reinstall the operating system over the current OS. Just download it from the Apple web site or Apple Store and use a wired Ethernet connection. Wi-Fi is too slow for these large downloads and usually fails. If you erase the disk all your data will be lost.

RobbyOGA Author

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Aug 16, 2022 4:20 AM in response to Owl-53

This is only on macOS 12 Monterey. I'm using macOS 11 Big Sur and don't want to update.

RobbyOGA Author

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Aug 14, 2022 11:02 PM in response to Ronasara

Thank you for the answer but I want to reinstall the system just to erase all the data.

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Reinstall macOS 11.6.8