Erasing M1 PowerBook Pro with Big Sur. Get error when reinstalling OS
MacBook Pro 13", M1, 2020
8GB memory
MacOS 11.2.3
I wish to erase this computer and reset it back to it was when new.
I held down the power button and selected to erase the hard drive, which seemed to go well.
Then in Recovery program selected "Reinstall macOS Big Sur". Hit continue a few times, selected English, agreed to the license, and selected the hard drive.
Then I get the error "no users available for authorization" - "An error occurred while reading device owners. Ensure that some user is allowed to administer this computer."
The only option at this time is to select "Quit" which puts me back to the "Recovery" program.
I rebooted and tried Disc Utility a second time, erased the disk, then tried to reinstall the OS. I keep getting the same error. "Quit" is the only option.
The PowerBook is connected to the Internet through wifi.
I have the user name and password for the previous owner, which got me this far.
Any thoughts?
MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)