Is it possible to install Big Sur on M1 Pro 14 inch 2021 Macs?

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  1. Cosmos2019

    Cosmos2019 Noisemaker

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    Hi!
    Is it possible to downgrade from Monterey to Big Sur on a M1 Pro 14 inch 2021 Mac?
    The information is quite confusing... According to an Apple page I read it is apparently not possible.
    But I read it is possible on some sites
    Anyway I have tried to download Big Sur and it always takes me to "upgrade Monterey"
    Thanks
     
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  3. clone

    clone Audiosexual

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    Apple do not make finding the files you need to downgrade very easy. You could always find the installer via Torrent. macOS.Big.Sur.11.4.20F71.Multilingual is the most recent I see.

    You should be able to find an official link with some looking around. Links in App Store, etc.
     
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  5. Cosmos2019

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    So, is it possible to install and run Big Sur on a 2021 14" Mac with M1 Pro?
    Should I use the "createinstallmedia" command in Terminal for Big Sur:*
    then follow instructions for Terminal, and finally the instructions for use a bootable installer (with Apple Silicon option)?
    Sorry....but I find the information quite confussing
    Thanks!
     
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    Oh, why not? This is where you get to explain how the files could be tampered with.

    I realize you will have the sufficient technical ability to back up such a claim? pfft
     
  7. j0hnman

    j0hnman Ultrasonic

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    yes you can, just follow the instructions.
    yes you can, just follow the instructions.

    so, there are official download links from the company that provides the software and you want to download the software using a torrent.
    what are you trying to discuss? :)
     
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