Norm2049 Author

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Startup key combinations don't work on new Mini M1

I have tried all key combinations with bot wires and wireless keyboard.

Mac just boots into Big Sur

Mac mini, macOS 11.0

Posted on Nov 21, 2020 5:44 PM

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Nov 21, 2020 7:34 PM in response to Norm2049

If you are wanting to startup the M1 in macOS Recovery Mode,

see > https://wccftech.com/how-to/how-to-reinstall-macos-big-sur-on-m1-mac-using-macos-recovery/

and/or > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252059617

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