Apple ID login problem on old MacBook pro
My 2011 early MacBook pro keeps on giving me Apple ID or Password is incorrect. This happens when I try to reinstall macos lion using Internet recovery. Any idea on what I should do.
Earlier Mac models
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The problem is that MacOS as old as what you are running no longer uses encryption that is considered adequate, and valid. so your Apple-ID can not be verified, because you can not make a secure connection.
apple recommends the procedure below for the oldest downloadable MacOS versions. Note that installation is a multiple-stage process, involving dmg -> pkg -> 'installing' the Installer into the System Folder -> Finally installing MacOS:
Use a web browser
These older macOS versions are available as disk images that you can download using your web browser. To get the installer from the disk image, use a Mac that is compatible with that macOS.
If these links don't work as expected, try again using Safari, which is in your Applications folder.
- Use these links to download a macOS disk image (.dmg) file.
- Double-click the .dmg file to open it and see the package (.pkg) file within.
- Double-click the .pkg file, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the macOS installer into your Applications folder.
- Open your Applications folder and double-click the macOS installer, named Install [Version Name]. Follow the onscreen installation instructions.
the above is copied and pasted directly from the last section of this article:
How to download and install macOS - Apple Support