{"id":362773,"date":"2021-11-04T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way\/"},"modified":"2021-11-04T20:00:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T17:00:07","slug":"how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Clean Install macOS the Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e1c81a9929\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e1c81a9929\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way\/#Apple_Silicon_or_a_T2_Chip_Required\" >Apple Silicon or a T2 Chip Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way\/#How_to_Erase_Your_Mac_and_Reinstall_macOS_Quickly\" >How to Erase Your Mac and Reinstall macOS Quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-install-macos-the-easy-way\/#Older_Mac_Models_Must_Use_Recovery_Mode\" >Older Mac Models Must Use Recovery Mode<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Clean Install macOS the Easy Way&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-765009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/macos_hello.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/macos_hello.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/macos_hello.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"macOS Monterey &quot;Hello&quot; startup screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>macOS Monterey adds the ability to factory reset your Mac in just a few clicks without restarting in recovery mode. This is perfect if you\u2019re selling or giving away your laptop, but it only works on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s recent machines.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_Silicon_or_a_T2_Chip_Required\"><\/span>Apple Silicon or a T2 Chip Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The feature is limited to most Mac computers released after 2017 which contain the T2 security chip, and newer machines that use ARM-based Apple Silicon chips like the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max.<\/p>\n<p>Apple Silicon Mac models include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2020 M1 MacBook Air<\/li>\n<li>2020 M1 Mac Mini<\/li>\n<li>2021 24-inch iMac<\/li>\n<li>2020 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro<\/li>\n<li>2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Intel Mac models with a T2 chip include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MacBook Air (2018 and newer)<\/li>\n<li>MacBook Pro (2018 and newer)<\/li>\n<li>Mac mini (2018 and newer)<\/li>\n<li>iMac Pro (2017)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find out which Mac you have by clicking on the Apple logo in the top-left corner and clicking \u201cAbout This Mac\u201d. If you have an Intel Mac you can click on \u201cSystem Report\u201d followed by \u201cController\u201d or \u201cBridge\u201d to see if there\u2019s a T2 chip inside.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to update your Mac to macOS Monterey or newer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Update Your Mac and Keep Apps Up to Date<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Erase_Your_Mac_and_Reinstall_macOS_Quickly\"><\/span>How to Erase Your Mac and Reinstall macOS Quickly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure you have backed up your Mac using Time Machine or another backup solution of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>This process will completely erase your Mac so that all of your personal files, preferences, and software are removed. You\u2019ll need a user account with administrator privileges, and all other user accounts will be removed at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, launch System Preferences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/system_prefs.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"macOS Monterey System Preferences\" width=\"650\" height=\"552\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top of the screen in the menu bar, click on System Preferences &gt; Erase All Content and Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/erase_system_prefs.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"System Preferences menu bar options\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the password you use to unlock your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/erase_assistant.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"macOS Erase Assistant authentication prompt\" width=\"650\" height=\"294\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>macOS will provide a summary of everything that will be removed from your Mac if you choose to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/erase_summary.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Summary of items to be removed from your Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID and disable Find My Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sign_out_apple_id.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Remove Apple ID from Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will be prompted one last time if you wish to proceed. Click \u201cErase All Content &amp; Settings\u201d to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/erase_content.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Confirm &quot;Erase All Content &amp; Settings&quot; to reinstall macOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"424\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your Mac will begin the process, during which time it may restart multiple times. Let the process complete until you see the familiar \u201cHello\u201d message that greeted you when you first turned your Mac on.<\/p>\n<p>You can now sell or give your Mac away, or begin the process of migrating data back from your Time Machine backup. You can also choose to set the Mac up as a \u201cnew\u201d computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Sell Your Laptop, Phone, or Tablet for Top Dollar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Older_Mac_Models_Must_Use_Recovery_Mode\"><\/span>Older Mac Models Must Use Recovery Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an older Mac that lacks the T2 chip (many of which won\u2019t be officially supported in macOS Monterey), you\u2019ll have to do this the old-fashioned way instead by restarting your Mac in recovery mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create a bootable USB drive with a version of macOS (or OS X) that is supported on your machine and reinstall the operating system that way instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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