thanks bro can’t believe i had to search 5 websites and 10 different youtube vids just to reset something. apple products are so anti consumer it’s actually kinda crazy ngl.
Yes you 100% Right. like me i just forget my password ID to open my Macbook pro laptop. its stressing a lot. you have to call this., you have to do this. etc.etc. making you crazy.
man I was just looking this up a couple of days ago and couldn’t find any straight to the point info on how to do it, Aaron thank you very much for this !
Thank you very much, I came across your video by searching for a way to Factory Reset my 2012 Macbook Pro as I was looking to sell, although I didn't want to, I found it no way to update the Operating System from High Sierra after doing so much research online, however your way has change my mind completely. Not only was I able to fully follow your directions with ease to Factory Reset my Macbook but after doing so, I had a message pop up of updating the Operating System to Catalina, so you know I quickly move forward to update the Operating System and as soon as I did, the Macbook is now running as if I just purchase it new. And now I have completely change my mind about selling it, I'm going to keep it and instead, sell my Windows Laptop. I noticed you uploaded this video 6 years ago and it's amazing that this video is still helping people Worldwide. Thank you for your service Sir. TH-cam has been the best invention ever, I've learned so much from TH-cam alone.
I agree youtube my best friend but my question is was your computer 🖥 faster after factory reset? Also did it delete everything in your imovie and notes?
I watched 1 video before this and it was so complicated, I still didn’t get to where I needed to be. I came across this video and everything was so much clearer and straight to the point I finally got the reset! Thanks for this!
Same. I got mine in 2012 when I was going to college and I haven’t really used it much ever since I graduated. Now I’m going back to school and I want it to start fresh with me
zollotech My 2011 Macbook Pro says “this item is temporarily unavailable. Try again later” and does not want to install the mac OS because of that. Please help. 🙏🏼😭
HUGE THANK YOU! Here I am in 2024 and could not figure out how to reset my sisters old Mac! I’ve been searching for so long and your video was so helpful!!! Definitely subscribing !
Thank you so much! I had to replay many times as I did each step, but by following you exactly I got it done with no problems. Other instructions I've seen are much more complicated!
I want to thank you! I have been searching far and wide on TH-cam but they mostly failed. I have forgotten my password for 5 years and you have saved my life by not stopping at the Apple store. Thanks again! 😭
Great! My iMac works like new now! I had a problem where my internet connection would work for a while, then stop working and I had to reboot to get it working again. So nice not to have to keep restarting my computer every 20 minutes or so!! Thank you!
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...! I bought a new Macbook Pro 13 for my wife and she didn't set it up properly, forgot all the passwords...and your video brought new life to the new Macbook...!!!
I was just searching this up and everyone doesn’t actually realise old OS don’t load the same in restart as other OS!! Thanks this really was straight to the point. And worked!
This guy actually helped so much! My grandad died and the laptop came to me and Mac books are very expensive! I was legit annoyed of the internet thing he used and it was all in his name ! You don’t realise how much you helped!
Brilliant video. After what felt like HOURS searching the internet and every article going on how to reset a MacBook, you smashed it in 3 minutes 34 seconds. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
To the point!!! I was trying to do the same thing from 2-3 days and finally I came across your video just got the right info. Thank you so much it helped me alot😊
Great if you want to clear up a messy hard drive. The “other” section in my macbook’s storage took up around 100gb before! Just make sure you have the files you actually want to keep on an external hard drive
Omg !?!?! Thank you sooo much ... this was a present from my day and he used it previously and he gave me his. So I wanted to be like brand new so I reset it and then when I went to instal iOS it said not enough storage and I got stressed!! But then I saw your video and I was like thanks you Jesus !? Thank you so much 💕
This video really helped me after trying multiple TH-cam videos. I was even going to pay a tech but I’m glad I saved money. Great step by step process.
Thanks for the video although I'm stuck at 2:49. When I attempt to reinstall macOS, it says 'select the disk where you want to install OS X and there's just a blank space with no disks available. And the 'install' button is faded. I am using a 2014 Macbook Air. Thanks.
Thanks heaps Aaron . I’m used to erasing iPhones iPads etc but not a laptop. You made it real easy job done. I follow your youtube videos all the time. Cheers Alan …. From New Zealand 😊
Thank you!!! After looking at sooo many complicated videos i came across yours. We are in installing mode which takes about 15 minutes but better than not getting it to reset! Thank you ❤
If you have a second hd file click the minus symbol not the erase one otherwise it will still be there once you have sat there for ages and you will have to redo it again like I had to hope this helps someone out 👍
If i click "install macos again" will i have to re-download the operating system??? Or will the mac have a copy of the OS stored in its ssd that it uses to install from?
Great video, thank you! I have a question: if the command+option+R on power-on completely wipes everything what's the purpose of signing out of Messages, iTunes, and iCloud? Or is my assumption wrong?
I realize this is an older video....but I thought it would be the right one for me. I purchased my MacBook Air in 2017 - now it really needs to be reset to factory settings to get a clean start. But when I get to the 1:57 minute part of your video, my computer goes to resart not utilities. Any advice?
Nobody Knows no, I replayed it over and over again and did EXACTLY what he recommended. I had to take my laptop into Apple and pay a crap ton to get it fixed. I showed the representative this video and there were so many reasons why it couldn’t work for every model and make of Apple.
![[2021] How to Reset your Mac to Factory Settings (Erase HD)](/img/n.gif)
thanks bro can’t believe i had to search 5 websites and 10 different youtube vids just to reset something. apple products are so anti consumer it’s actually kinda crazy ngl.
Yes you 100% Right. like me i just forget my password ID to open my Macbook pro laptop. its stressing a lot. you have to call this., you have to do this. etc.etc. making you crazy.
They FINALLY GOT THE MESSAGE with these new OS versions they’ve finally much it MUCH easier like on iPhone with a click of 2 buttons 💯
I wana factory reset my MacBook laptop 2013
Mac OS is for people who know what there doing. Sucks
Literally
I'm returning my MAC tomorrow and this is EXACTLY what I needed. GREAT video!
Same
Same
Sameeee 2023 eyy
Easy simple instructions, no blurb around, straight to the point. Thank you so much !
This is honestly the only tutorial I could find that actually helps thanks a lot
man I was just looking this up a couple of days ago and couldn’t find any straight to the point info on how to do it, Aaron thank you very much for this !
Thanks man, you save my day
Aaron... ;-;
agree!!
I’ve been struggling like a maniac and couldn’t find anything anywhere. It felt like I’d be stuck forever. Thanks man.
Thank you very much, I came across your video by searching for a way to Factory Reset my 2012 Macbook Pro as I was looking to sell, although I didn't want to, I found it no way to update the Operating System from High Sierra after doing so much research online, however your way has change my mind completely.
Not only was I able to fully follow your directions with ease to Factory Reset my Macbook but after doing so, I had a message pop up of updating the Operating System to Catalina, so you know I quickly move forward to update the Operating System and as soon as I did, the Macbook is now running as if I just purchase it new. And now I have completely change my mind about selling it, I'm going to keep it and instead, sell my Windows Laptop.
I noticed you uploaded this video 6 years ago and it's amazing that this video is still helping people Worldwide. Thank you for your service Sir. TH-cam has been the best invention ever, I've learned so much from TH-cam alone.
I agree youtube my best friend but my question is was your computer 🖥 faster after factory reset?
Also did it delete everything in your imovie and notes?
4 years later, still works just as described, step by step. Thanks.
I watched 1 video before this and it was so complicated, I still didn’t get to where I needed to be. I came across this video and everything was so much clearer and straight to the point I finally got the reset! Thanks for this!
Straight to the point and easy to follow instructions which was a lot more simpler. Thank you for the tutorial ✨
I’ve pulled my hair out trying to follow others...the YT gods finally got it right! Thank you 🙏🏽
This worked for me on a late 2013 iMac with Mojave. Some of the elements were a bit different, but the basic instructions worked as described.
Super helpful, easy to follow, well-paced and (best of all) it actually matched what was happening in front of me.
Thank you I just wanted a fresh start for my Mac and this was the way to do it
Same. I got mine in 2012 when I was going to college and I haven’t really used it much ever since I graduated. Now I’m going back to school and I want it to start fresh with me
Quick and precise. Thanks for not wasting time with unnecessary commentary.
Finally some one straight to the point
Quality, simple and straight forward explanations as always. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
zollotech My 2011 Macbook Pro says “this item is temporarily unavailable. Try again later” and does not want to install the mac OS because of that. Please help. 🙏🏼😭
Came thru 🙏🙏🙏💯💯☝️
ANGELOBVARGAS did you ever fix it ?
Mine couldn’t install… it’s says the recovery server could not be contacted.
Pls I need help 🙏🏾
So simple, so straightforward and very helpful. Thanks a lot!
What happens if I delete with the the backup
Just the way I like it!!!
@@gustavomorales8395 the back up gets deleted
HUGE THANK YOU! Here I am in 2024 and could not figure out how to reset my sisters old Mac! I’ve been searching for so long and your video was so helpful!!! Definitely subscribing !
Extremely straight forward, you're the man!
Thought this dude was just another lame but he actually helped out a lot thanks
Luiie's iLLviLLe Productions same but then I’m like hold up, so you aren’t click bating me?
Were you able to Factory reset your iMac.?
Then y did you click
How long does it take to erase Macintosh HD after I signed out of iCloud account? It’s taking more than an hour for till now and it’s still erasing
Rani Muthaiya for me just took about a minute
This is legit the BEST tutorial on erasing my MacBook! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Thank you. Glad I could help
Thank you so much! I had to replay many times as I did each step, but by following you exactly I got it done with no problems. Other instructions I've seen are much more complicated!
I did the same, I agree with you.
I want to thank you! I have been searching far and wide on TH-cam but they mostly failed. I have forgotten my password for 5 years and you have saved my life by not stopping at the Apple store. Thanks again! 😭
Wow! That was really simple and easy to follow. Thank you Sensei :)
After successfully erasing my mac, I came back to this video just to press the like button and comment. Thank u. This is so helpful. Love from India.
I’m here 3 yrs later just to say thank you champ I believe this here belongs to you🏆
Great! My iMac works like new now! I had a problem where my internet connection would work for a while, then stop working and I had to reboot to get it working again. So nice not to have to keep restarting my computer every 20 minutes or so!! Thank you!
The only turtorial that worked
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...! I bought a new Macbook Pro 13 for my wife and she didn't set it up properly, forgot all the passwords...and your video brought new life to the new Macbook...!!!
I was just searching this up and everyone doesn’t actually realise old OS don’t load the same in restart as other OS!! Thanks this really was straight to the point. And worked!
Completely useful and straightforward tutorial. Highly appreciated!
Glad I could help
This guy actually helped so much! My grandad died and the laptop came to me and Mac books are very expensive! I was legit annoyed of the internet thing he used and it was all in his name !
You don’t realise how much you helped!
Brilliant video. After what felt like HOURS searching the internet and every article going on how to reset a MacBook, you smashed it in 3 minutes 34 seconds. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
This is so useful! I always want to start fresh after 3 years of use! Thank you Aaron
same here if your a youtuber like me u need a lot of space but if I reinstall it I'll have like 120GB which is enough for now
Galaxy4Dayz ~ Yoo i’m restarting mine right now, in hopes to have a clean Macbook Pro again where I can make new videos!
@@galaxy4dayzdid it allow you to still download and remove the need space messages?
Not a single video that successfully demonstrates how to factory reset, amazing.
As you can see in the comments, this works and is the proper way according to Apple to factory reset the device.
This really helped thanks a lot for this I’ve tried other stuff but yours was the only one that worked
Thank you for being so straightforward + easy to follow!
I tried for two hours with different videos before my husband sent me this video. Thank you so much! Only video that helped.
OMG DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A WHOLE BREAK DOWN AND THIS VIDEO SAVEDDD MEEE THANK YOUUU
To the point!!! I was trying to do the same thing from 2-3 days and finally I came across your video just got the right info. Thank you so much it helped me alot😊
Only tutorial that works for MacBooks older than 2018 THANK YOU
appreciate your help man. really good at explaining and very simple step by step process anyone can handle!
Bro I was looking how to delete accounts but you were the one who got straight to it and help me thanks
After searching for different videos, trying different things. This finally helped me. Thank you soooooo much!
Thanks for this straight forward instruction! Such a great help!
Great video! This was very easy to follow, straight to the point and very effective, thank you
Your video help reset my MacBook thanks 👍🏻
Great if you want to clear up a messy hard drive. The “other” section in my macbook’s storage took up around 100gb before! Just make sure you have the files you actually want to keep on an external hard drive
Omg !?!?! Thank you sooo much ... this was a present from my day and he used it previously and he gave me his. So I wanted to be like brand new so I reset it and then when I went to instal iOS it said not enough storage and I got stressed!! But then I saw your video and I was like thanks you Jesus !? Thank you so much 💕
This video really helped me after trying multiple TH-cam videos. I was even going to pay a tech but I’m glad I saved money. Great step by step process.
Excellent tutorial! Not too fast, not too slow. Just great! Thank you. :)
Straight to the point and down to business. Thank you! It helped a lot!
its 4am. ive been trying to do this for hours using various sites & videos and finally this seems to be helpful
Awesome, straight to the point, easy, clear ... thank you.
Most helpful! Straight to the point and easy to follow. Thank you!
After 6years still value I use it as refrence, thank you as big as the sky.
Omg its an old video but it helped me alot, thanks man
First video who really helped me how to reinstall my iMac.
Thank you very much.
Thank you I have an old model and not even apple could help me smh. 😅. This was easy and to the point 🎉
Thank you for making this a much more simple process!👍
this man deserves the world.
Straight and to the point without too much chatter. Thank you!
Thank you for a simple, clear cut tutorial. Cheers!! :)
After multiple videos w/ no luck - this did it! Thank you!!!! 🙌🏼
Also loved that it was straightforward & simple!
Glad it helped!
still works with 2017 macbook pro with the latest updated version of venture! thank you!
Thank you for the incredibly friendly, clear easy to follow instructions!!!
This guy is a literal god when it comes to Mac! Thanks so much!
thank you so much, i was worried that this would take forever, thanks for keeping it simple
Wow...this was simple and easy to follow.
Thank you! Now I can sell my MacBook!
Same here lol but yes very helpful and explained everything and didn’t really feel rushed great job!
how many hours take reinstalling macos? please help me, I did it tough I don’t want 😢
This warked great better than the 20 other videos I watched! 👏👏
Appreciate it. This saved me hours of going to the dumb Apple store for an appt
Very very helpful, thank you! I don't get why all videos have to be 10-15 minutes long when it's literally that easy.
Love this and totally appreciate it. Hours and hours with apple support did nothing and this video got me through so fast
Glad I could help
Thanks for the video although I'm stuck at 2:49. When I attempt to reinstall macOS, it says 'select the disk where you want to install OS X and there's just a blank space with no disks available. And the 'install' button is faded. I am using a 2014 Macbook Air. Thanks.
Same
you need to allocate some space on ur disk!! easy fix message me if you still haven’t figured it out
@@taraj2156 r u here right now and can u help me with this? i cant figure it out..
Jordy Hollemans yes! one sec let me find the link
Jordy Hollemans discussions.apple.com/thread/3874947
it’s bc you need to allot that space with a partition
THANK YOU
Thanks heaps Aaron . I’m used to erasing iPhones iPads etc but not a laptop. You made it real easy job done. I follow your youtube videos all the time. Cheers Alan …. From New Zealand 😊
Thank you for the tutorial! Very easy to follow!
Glad I could help
He forgot about clearing your history
Thank you!!! After looking at sooo many complicated videos i came across yours. We are in installing mode which takes about 15 minutes but better than not getting it to reset! Thank you ❤
If you have a second hd file click the minus symbol not the erase one otherwise it will still be there once you have sat there for ages and you will have to redo it again like I had to hope this helps someone out 👍
I literally couldn’t find anything until now! U saved my but lol.
Super helpful! After trying to do this for awhile using awful written instructions, this video saved me.
Could you also make a video about making proper backups on MacOS and restoring them sometime?
Time Machine on an external drive works well for me
Exactly what I needed, thanks.
this was the most helpful video from every one i’ve seen so far. thank you!
Straight to the point!! I like it 👍🏻
What should i do? My mac is not turning on? Looks downloading
U are amazing. No reason i had to do all this research to find a video that actually WORKS!!! Thanks
Thanks so much. It is detailed and straight forward. God bless you!
You’re amazing!! Thank you
Thank you so much!!! Scoured the internet on how to do this. You are the only one!!! Thank you!
I don’t have a Mac lol but good video!! I like it
If i click "install macos again" will i have to re-download the operating system??? Or will the mac have a copy of the OS stored in its ssd that it uses to install from?
Thank you! Exactly what I needed to fix my MacAir
BRU THANK YOU😂😂😂 damn why can’t everybody be dis god damn simple
Great video, thank you!
I have a question: if the command+option+R on power-on completely wipes everything what's the purpose of signing out of Messages, iTunes, and iCloud?
Or is my assumption wrong?
I assume that it’s because of find my Mac? I’m not sure though
I realize this is an older video....but I thought it would be the right one for me. I purchased my MacBook Air in 2017 - now it really needs to be reset to factory settings to get a clean start. But when I get to the 1:57 minute part of your video, my computer goes to resart not utilities. Any advice?
Thank you so much this video just helped me a lot I was getting upset but you helped 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️💯🌎
It messed up my laptop and I did it exactly as you described.
Hannah Turpin maybe you did it wrong...?
Nobody Knows no, I replayed it over and over again and did EXACTLY what he recommended. I had to take my laptop into Apple and pay a crap ton to get it fixed. I showed the representative this video and there were so many reasons why it couldn’t work for every model and make of Apple.
Hannah Turpin lol I’m about to do it yolo see if I break my shit😂
Hannah Turpin everything went smooth!
Levi'sChannel I did it and it didn’t go smooth. I had to contact Apple support 🤣