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User profile for user: Sage-F98
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SSD Missing firmware partition

Hi,


I'm trying to reinstall macOS Big Sur on an M1 MacBook Air stuck in recovery mode. I've refortmatted to SSD with Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and a GUID partition and used terminal to set up the Big Sur installer. Everytime I proceed to hook the drive into the Macbook stuck in recovery mode the message a message pops up informing me that my SSD is not properly partitioned. I've tried running first aid on the drive; nothing appears to be corrupted.


What am I doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Posted on Aug 15, 2022 7:33 AM

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User profile for user: PRP_53
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Posted on Aug 15, 2022 8:50 AM

How to reinstall macOS


And choose the Option for Apple Silicon Computers


First error was attempting to Format the Drive as HFS + (Journaled) / GUID


The drive requires to newer APFS / GUID format


You may also need to use this link below


Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)




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PRP_53
User level: Level 10
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Aug 15, 2022 8:50 AM in response to Sage-F98

How to reinstall macOS


And choose the Option for Apple Silicon Computers


First error was attempting to Format the Drive as HFS + (Journaled) / GUID


The drive requires to newer APFS / GUID format


You may also need to use this link below


Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)




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SSD Missing firmware partition

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