Mac Mini A1347 unable to recover OS X El Capitan - No packages were available for install

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Mac Mini A1347 unable to recover OS X El Capitan - No packages were available for install

I have tried to do the recovery several times, erased/reformatted the drive (Journaled) and when it gets through the recovery at the end I get the error - No packages were available for install. The only option is for OS X El Capitan.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 1:41 PM

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BDAqua

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Oct 24, 2024 8:52 AM in response to ChrisH61

Which recovery have you tried, & what Format is the drive?

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.

Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.

Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.

If you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4

If macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later was never installed on your Mac, macOS Recovery works differently:

Command-R is still the recommended way to start up from macOS Recovery. This combination makes sure that the installation isn't associated with your Apple ID, which is important if you're selling or giving away your Mac.
Option-Command-R installs the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.
Shift-Option-Command-R isn't available.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Of course you may need to make a USB installer...

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support...

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

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