On Apple M1 Macs, the reinstallation process is different — here's howApple has changed the process for restoring a Mac to factory settings for Apple silicon devices. These steps should be followed for anyone who needs to reinstall macOS on an Apple M1 MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, or Mac mini. You should think about these changes when buying a new Mac.
These steps are part of a broader process that you should follow if you decide to sell your Mac or want to reinstall macOS Big Sur for any other reason.
Reinstall macOS on M1 Macs:
Which Macs are covered?
What to do first
Restoring your Mac to factory settings
Which Macs are covered?
These directions are only for late 2020 Macs that use the Apple M1 system-on-a-chip (SoC). These include all late 2020 MacBook Air models and select late 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro models. Some Mac minis (2020) also use Apple silicon.
To find your Mac version
You can confirm your computer version by following these steps:
Click on the Apple icon at the top left.
Choose About This Mac from the menu.
Confirm...
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On Apple M1 Macs, the reinstallation process is different — here's how
