Cannot reinstall macOS after erasing it

I want to sell my Mac mini m1 and I restore to default from the general menu but when it restart I cannot reinstall MacOS Monterrey from macOS Recovery. I updated to macOS Ventura but the original macOS was Monterrey. Help me please

Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Posted on Sep 25, 2023 8:07 AM

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Sep 25, 2023 8:50 AM in response to mencalad

What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support includes How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support which includes Other macOS installation options which explains:


  • On an Intel-based Mac, if you use Shift-Option-Command-R during startup, you might be offered the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available. 

Cannot reinstall macOS after erasing it

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