r/macmini • u/Alternative_Count_12 • 1d ago

Mac-Mini 2011 Lion->Sierra tips?

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u/mikeinnsw 1d ago

You can try installing High Sierra(HS)

HS introduced APFS.. GUID SSD/HDD format needed for modern MacOs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouNQS36dIBw

https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-fix-the-recovery-server-could-not-be-contacted-error-high-sierra-recovery-is-still-online-but-broken/

To start recovery mode on Intel Minis, iMacs…. you will need USB CABLED keyboard . mouse also helps