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Reinstall from macOS Recovery
macOS Recovery makes it easy to reinstall the Mac operating system, even if you need to erase your startup disk first. All you need is a connection to the Internet. If a wireless network is available, you can choose it from the Wi-Fi menu , which is also available in macOS Recovery.
1. Start up from macOS Recovery
To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following sets of keys on your keyboard. Release the keys when you see an Apple logo, spinning globe, or other startup screen.
Command (⌘)-R
Reinstall the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac (recommended).
Option-⌘-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
Shift-Option-⌘-R
Reinstall the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.
You might be prompted to enter a password, such as a firmware password or the password of a user who is an administrator of this Mac. Enter the requested password to continue.
When you see the utilities window, you have started up from macOS Recovery.
2. Decide whether to erase (format) your disk
You probably don't need to erase, unless you're selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, or you have an issue that requires you to erase. If you need to erase before installing macOS, select Disk Utility from the Utilities window, then click Continue. Learn more about when and how to erase.
3. Install macOS
When you're ready to reinstall macOS, choose Reinstall macOS from the Utilities window. Then click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You will be asked to choose a disk on which to install.
- If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac.
- If the installer doesn't see your disk, or it says that it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk first.
- If the installer is for a different version of macOS than you expected, learn about macOS Recovery exceptions.
- If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD.
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, your Mac might restart and show a progress bar several times, and the screen might be empty for minutes at a time.
If your Mac restarts to a setup assistant, but you're selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, press Command-Q to quit the assistant without completing setup. Then click Shut Down. When the new owner starts up the Mac, they can use their own information to complete setup.
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macOS Recovery exceptions
The version of macOS offered by macOS Recovery might vary in some cases:
- If macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later has never been installed on this Mac, Option-Command-R installs the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available. And Shift-Option-Command-R isn't available.
- If you erased your entire disk instead of just the startup volume on that disk, macOS Recovery might offer only the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available. You can upgrade to a later version afterward.
- If your Mac has the Apple T2 Security Chip and you never installed a macOS update, Option-Command-R installs the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.
- If you just had your Mac logic board replaced during a repair, macOS Recovery might offer only the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
If you can't get macOS Recovery to offer the installer you want, you might be able to use one of the other ways to install macOS.
Other ways to install macOS
- You can also install macOS from the App Store or Software Update preferences. If you can't install macOS Catalina, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite.
- Or create a bootable installer disk, then use that disk to install macOS on your Mac or another Mac.
Usually, there are no chances of losing data while using Mac Recovery Mode. Mac Recovery Mode is the built-in recovery option offered with your Mac that provides various tools to fix issues. You can start your Mac, reinstall it or recover its certain software related issues or repair disks using macOS Recovery utilities. When you use Recovery Mode tools there is no chances of losing data unless you reinstalling Mac or using disk utility without backup. So, here is how to make use of this Recovery mode.
#1: Launching Mac Recovery Mode
To launch Mac Recovery Mode, reboot the Mac, hold Command and R keys together at startup window. Release the keys when you see the macOS Recovery window.
Mac OS recovery mode offers various utilities like - restore from Time Machine backup, reinstall Mac OS X, get help online and Disk utility. You can select your specific option among them and proceed father.
#2:Reinstall OS X UsingMac Recovery Mode
Here is how to reinstall macOS in Recovery mode:
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- Select the Reinstall macOS option
- Click Continue button
- Again opt Continue and select Agree twice
- Select the disk driveon which you want to reinstall the macOS
- Provide your Apple ID and passwordif you are prompted
- Click the Install button
Now, your Mac machine will undergo normal macOS installation, then restart.
The key combinations you choose, determine the version of macOS you like to install on the Mac system when you select the Reinstall macOS option.
Here are the 3 different key combinations available:
- Command + R -> Installs the latest macOS version that was installed on your Mac system
- Options + Command + R-> Upgrades your OS to the latest compatible macOS version
- Shift + Option + Command + R-> Installs the same version of OS X that your Mac got 1st or the closest version
Sometimes a user may encounter data loss when using Mac Recovery mode to reinstall OS X, due to various reasons like improper actions, error messages, unavailability of data/files while creating a backup, etc. So, when you might come across such data loss crisis check your Time Machine backup and restore your lost data from it.
#3: How to Restore from Time Machine Backup Using macOS Recovery Mode?
- Click Restore from Time Machine Backup in macOS Recovery mode
- Carefully go through the Restore Your Systempage and Continue
- Connect and select your Time Machine backup drive and hit the Continue button
- Select the most recent backup of your hard disk among the showed backups and proceed
Now, your Mac will restore the hard drive from the Time Machine backup. Once the process gets completed, your Mac will be rebooted.
In case, Time Machine backup is not available then make use of an effective data recovery tool like Remo Recover(Mac) which is available online and restore your lost data immediately.
How to Recover Lost Data Using Remo Recover?
Step 1: Download Remo Recovery software & install it on your computer and launch it to begin the data recovery process.
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Step 2: Launch Remo Recover (Mac) wizard and click on the Recover Volumes/Drives button. Select the hard disk drive/volume from where you want to recover data and click Next.
Step 3: The software deep scans the drive and displays all recovered data from it. Go through the list of recovered files and Preview them.
Step 4: Finally, mark your required files and Save them in a safe location of your choice.
You can use Remo Recover Mac to even recover lost data from failed iMac, MacBook or any other Mac machine. Also, this tool works well on all available Mac OS X versions including Mac Sierra.
#4: How to Check Startup Disk in Mac Recovery Mode?
- Select Disk Utilityfrom macOS Recovery mode and click Continue
- Select on your startup drivefrom the Disk Utility menu
- Select First Aid and click the Run button
- First Aid will check and verify the health of your Mac startup drive
- When the process gets completed, click Done
- Select Disk Utilityfrom the menu and choose Quit Disk Utility
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These are some of the easy options provided Mac to help its users fix any sort of issues thy face while working on Mac. However, ether while reinstalling Mac or while using disk utility to fix issues, keep a backup copy of your data. In case, no backup then Remo Hard drive recovery tool will help you recover all your files in simple steps.