How to downgrade from macOS Monterey (to Big Sur and earlier macOS)
In this video, you’ll find out how to downgrade from macOS Monterey.
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So, to downgrade from Monterey:
1. Change the security settings ( for Macs with T2 chip or Apple silicon)
Check whether your Mac has a T2 chip:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208862
2. Create a bootable installer of Big Sur
Download macOS Big Sur installer here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/macos-b...
Terminal command you’ll need:
sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/BigSurInstaller
3. Erase your Mac’s startup disk
4. Reinstall Big Sur
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Detailed instruction on how to downgrade from macOS Monterey:
https://bit.ly/3yowicj
Content:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - What is Recovery mode
00:34 - Back up your Mac
01:03 - Extra step for Macs with T2 chip or Apple silicon
02:13 - How to optimize your Mac
03:01 - Create a bootable installer of Big Sur
04:50 - Erase your startup disk
05:35 - Reinstall Big Sur (or earlier macOS)
07:01 - Restore your files from the backup
07:41 - Outro