Uninstalling the OS
I’d like to uninstall v12.6.8 and revert back to v11.7.10. My machine is really slow after the upgrade and I’d like to undo it. However I can’t install v11.7.10 because the installer is too old. Any advice would be appreciated
I’d like to uninstall v12.6.8 and revert back to v11.7.10. My machine is really slow after the upgrade and I’d like to undo it. However I can’t install v11.7.10 because the installer is too old. Any advice would be appreciated
You would need to erase your Mac's Hard Drive entirely and use a USB installer to install macOS 11 Big Sur.
click here ➜ Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support
then here to download Big Sur ➜ How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
Do note, there's been an issue recently with the activation server for older versions of macOS, and it may not validate the installer and may not let it proceed. If that happens you will need to wait and try again later and see if its working.
No, erasing the drive removes the installed version along with all files and data on the computer. It will reboot into nothing. You will need to boot the machine into recovery mode or choose the previously prepared install USB from the boot screen options if it appears.
Make sure to backup any files and data you want to keep.
click here ➜ Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Many thanks. If I erase the hard drive does the current OS (Monterey) remain installed? If not, what version would be present when the system re-boots?
Uninstalling the OS