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Jan 25, 2024 · I recently noticed that macOS on the M3 iMac was a bit unstable, so I tried erasing it and reinstalling macOS. I went to recovery, then erased the APFS volume group that contains the macOS data volume.
- Overview
- Apps available in macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon
- Start up your computer in macOS Recovery
- Start up your computer in macOS Recovery and pair Bluetooth input devices
- Start up your computer in safe mode
- Set the default startup volume and restart your computer
- Connect to the internet using Wi-Fi
- Repair your internal storage
- Use Time Machine to restore your files
- Reinstall macOS
macOS Recovery is the built-in recovery system on your Mac.
You can use the apps in macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon to repair your internal storage, reinstall macOS, restore your files from a Time Machine backup, set the security policy for different volumes, transfer files between two Mac computers, start up in safe mode, and more.
Reinstalling macOS requires an internet connection. To connect to the internet, you can use a wireless or wired network connection. If you’re trying to connect to Wi-Fi through a captive portal (for example, at a coffee shop, library, or hotel) or an enterprise network, you might not be able to access the internet in macOS Recovery. See Connect to the internet using Wi-Fi.
Note: If you want to get your Mac ready to trade in, sell, or give away, use Erase Assistant in macOS. To use Erase Assistant, start up your computer in macOS, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), click “Transfer or Reset” on the right, click the Erase All Content and Settings button, then follow the onscreen instructions.
The following apps are available in macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon:
•Recovery: The Recovery app provides access to additional apps in macOS Recovery. See Start up your computer in macOS Recovery, Start up your computer in macOS Recovery and pair Bluetooth input devices, and Quit macOS Recovery.
•Time Machine System Restore: Restore your data from a Time Machine backup. In the Recovery app, select Restore from Time Machine, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Time Machine System Restore > Quit Time Machine System Restore. See Use Time Machine to restore your files.
•Install macOS Sonoma: Reinstall macOS on your computer. In the Recovery app, select Reinstall macOS Sonoma, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Install macOS Sonoma > Quit Install macOS. See Reinstall macOS.
•Safari: In the Recovery app, select Safari, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Safari > Quit Safari. If you’re connected to the internet, you can use Safari to search for more information on the Apple Support website. Note that Safari browser plug-ins and extensions are disabled in macOS Recovery.
•Disk Utility: Repair or erase your internal storage. In the Recovery app, select Disk Utility, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility. See Erase and reinstall macOS and Repair your internal storage.
1.On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar and keyboard) are off.
2.Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the system volume and the Options button appear.
3.Click the Options button, then click Continue.
4.If asked, select a volume to recover, then click Next.
5.Select an administrator account, then click Next.
Follow these instructions if you need to pair a Bluetooth® keyboard, trackpad, or mouse with your Mac when you start up in macOS Recovery.
1.On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar and keyboard) are off.
2.Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the system volume and the Options button appear.
3.Press the power button three times.
Note: Each press of the power button needs to be made within 1 second after the previous press. If you press the power button too fast it won’t register because rapid presses are reserved for other purposes, such as VoiceOver.
1.On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar and keyboard) are off.
2.Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the system volume and the Options button appear.
3.Select a volume.
4.Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
The computer restarts automatically.
1.On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar and keyboard) are off.
2.Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the system volume and the Options button appear.
3.Select a volume.
4.Press and hold the Option key, then click Always Use.
The computer restarts automatically.
If the Wi-Fi menu icon (in the upper-right corner of the screen) contains one or more bars , Wi-Fi is turned on and connected to a wireless network. If the Wi-Fi menu icon doesn’t contain any bars , Wi-Fi is turned on but isn’t connected to a wireless network. If the Wi-Fi menu icon has a slash through it , Wi-Fi is turned off. Wi-Fi needs to be turned on before you can join a wireless network.
On your Mac, do any of the following:
•Turn on Wi-Fi: Click the Wi-Fi menu icon, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.
•Turn off Wi-Fi: Click the Wi-Fi menu icon, then choose Turn Wi-Fi Off.
•Join a network: Click the Wi-Fi menu icon, then choose a network. If requested, type the network’s password.
•Join a closed network: Click the Wi-Fi menu icon, then choose Join Other Network. Enter the network’s name and, if requested, the network’s password.
If you have issues with your computer or if you started your computer and the macOS Recovery window appeared, you may need to repair your computer’s internal storage.
1.In the Recovery app, select Disk Utility, then click Continue.
2.In the Disk Utility app, choose View > Show All Devices.
3.In the sidebar, select a volume, then click the First Aid button .
4.In the First Aid dialog, click Run, then follow the onscreen instructions.
5.When the First Aid process is complete, click Done.
If you previously created a Time Machine backup, you can restore your files from the backup.
Important: Only use your Time Machine backup to restore information to the computer that is the source of the backup. If you want to transfer information from this Mac to a new computer, quit macOS Recovery, restart your Mac, then use the Migration Assistant app in macOS.
1.If your backup is on a Time Capsule, make sure you’re connected to the internet.
2.In the Recovery app, select Restore from Time Machine, then click Continue.
Under some circumstances, you may need to reinstall macOS. You can reinstall macOS while keeping your files and user settings intact.
1.Make sure you’re connected to the internet.
2.In the Recovery app, click Reinstall macOS Sonoma, then click Continue.
3.Follow the onscreen instructions.
Feb 27, 2024 · The way it works with Macs running Apple Silicon—those with Apple’s own M-Series systems on a chip (SOC)—is different than the procedure on older, Intel-based Macs. In this article, we’ll guide you through the differences and how to get your M-Series Mac into recovery.
Jan 29, 2024 · I completely agree. Upgrade the imac to latest version, then do the "Erase all Content and Settings", and restart. The mac will start with the "Hello" screen, and the Sonoma installation...
4 days ago · Summary: This tutorial introduces what Mac Recovery Mode is and how to start your Intel-based and Apple silicon M1/M2/M3 Mac in macOS Recovery mode to fix the problems existing on your Mac/MacBook.
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macOS Recovery is the built-in recovery system on your Mac. You can use the apps in macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac to repair your computer’s internal storage device, reinstall macOS, restore your files from a Time Machine backup, set security options, and more.
