For the MacBook 2021, with the M1 Pro chips, instead of Command + R, you need to shutdown the computer. After the computer is completely turned off, press and hold the power button until it goes into the recovery mode.
Two years after this was posted I needed this info in order to wipe my 2015 MBP. I'm very impressed with this video. The directions were clear, concise, and super easy to follow. The process worked exactly as demonstrated in the video. Thank you!
Thank you! I want to donate my old MacBook but was having trouble doing a factory reset. You walked me through it step by step. Now it's ready to go to its new user.
Thank you. I watched many vids but it was very confusing or they speak super fast and I cannot follow all the steps... or simply they dont work. With this video I was able to erase. Everything is well explained and clear. Most of all... you speak slowing and clearly. THANKS ! Much appreciated.
This broke my Mac…when I deleted Macintosh HD, it had no place to redownload the macOS and now I have no idea how to get it working again, been trying for hours
WARNING! At 3:37 after formatting the hard drive DO NOT shut down the computer! Return to the MacOS Utilities window and follow the rest of the steps. After restarting the computer it causes an error making it impossible to re-install Mac OS. You will just get an error saying the install on the server has been damaged. Once this happened I had to recover my drive from a time machine back up and start all over again. This was not made clear in the video. Don't make the same mistake I made.
Huseyin has the real solution for the Mac I am working on, and all all he did was write a comment. Don't waste your time watching this video if you have an a2338 model or later. Just power down and hold the power button and don't let go when power it back on. I wish I could subscribe to a Huseyin's comment 😀
I followed the instructions precisely: I get all the way till it says to select the disk where to install OS X and nothing pops up 🤷♀️ ☹️ it can’t find the disk to install? Suggestions?
Hi! thanks for the video! got a question: I also use bootcamp. When restarting, will the erase and install option delete the bootcamp partition? I defiantly want to keep the windows untouched... Thanks in advance!
Guys please noted that you will need an internet connection when selecting restore mac OS. Seems like he missed out to mention that. So i just did mine without an internet connection, so mine is stuck and cannot log into mac until stable internet to reinstalling the os.
Hello Thanks for the Video. After Erazing my disk. I planned to reinstall the macOs later. So I Shut down the Mac. Since then I have been trying to booth in the recovery setting and I haven't been able to. It shows a world map and loads, after showing the apple logo, it shows a black/blank screen. My Mac is Macbook Pro 2018
This is giving me anxiety about me sending off my MacBook Pro tomorrow. It's been everywhere with me for years. I hope my buyer takes good care of it. It's gonna be rough, but thank you for this video.
For the M1 macs, shutdown the computer and then hold the power button until it shows the apple logo with some subtitles blow saying to remove the figure from the power button.
This is a great video. I was able to follow the instructions up through 2:49, but when I press Command+R this does not open the macOS Recovery window and instead takes me to the user login screen. Do you have any suggestions to get to this window?
I have a problem because when I erased everything snd try “ reinstall macOS” it tell me that “ the recovery sever cannot be contacted, can anyone help?
I have a newer MacBook 💻 pro and the only difference for us is once it’s powered off instead of command +R we “hold the power button” once the option icon pops up click it then pick up where you left off 🤝
For some reason when I hold down Command R after booting I get a 🚫 symbol and then the iMac shuts off. Holding down Command Option R doesn't do anything so I can't use Internet recovery mode either. Any ideas?
Great video, however, I fail to see the point in signing out of texts. music, etc., when the HD will be erased and O/S reinstalled. It seems unnecessary, but I guess it can't hurt.
Please sir I have an issue with my iTunes when ever I’m downloading music in my my MacBook Pro is says error 1001 or temporary problem completing your request an unknown error occurred (1001) any help
Thank you so much for the video, I appreciate it. I need some help: Everything went well up until the reinstalling mac update step. The update started off at 3/4ths of the way finished, but still said it had 4 hours left, which was kinda weird. After about an hour or two the bar was full, but it still said there were 2 hours left. Then a notice popped up saying there was an error updating the mac and I had to restart the updating process. It’s now updating again, and it’s starting off the same way. I am worried. What can I do if it keeps having this error? Update: The update failed again.
I followed these instructions. Chose the APFS option as told. Then I When I try to reinstall I get this message. “Could not create a pre boot volume for APFS install”. Now I’m stuck.
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Absolutely great - no frills, no nonsense, just a brilliant step by step guide. Thank you.
except there is no need for the first 2:40 as if you're going to wipe out everything, whats the point of all the steps beforehand?
For the MacBook 2021, with the M1 Pro chips, instead of Command + R, you need to shutdown the computer. After the computer is completely turned off, press and hold the power button until it goes into the recovery mode.
Thank god your here
THANK YOU
u legend!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
The hero we didnt know we needed.
Command + R does nothing on mine after multiple tries holding for the full 60 seconds. Any options?
Holding Power button is the new way to enter Recovery Menu for M1 macs.
Wait so instead of Command and R we hold the power putting?
Button*
Thank you!
You don’t know how long I’ve been researching why cmd r won’t work thank you so much you’ve literally helped more more than 50+ websites and videos🤣🤣
@@altayne5243 I've literally been doing it for an hour and it was slowly driving me crazy because all videos were saying the same thing!
Apple is so complicated, it should be an option to factory reset in the settings.
There actually is an option
Two years after this was posted I needed this info in order to wipe my 2015 MBP. I'm very impressed with this video. The directions were clear, concise, and super easy to follow. The process worked exactly as demonstrated in the video. Thank you!
Thank you! I want to donate my old MacBook but was having trouble doing a factory reset. You walked me through it step by step. Now it's ready to go to its new user.
You are a god-send. Thank you!
Thank you. I watched many vids but it was very confusing or they speak super fast and I cannot follow all the steps... or simply they dont work. With this video I was able to erase. Everything is well explained and clear. Most of all... you speak slowing and clearly. THANKS ! Much appreciated.
This broke my Mac…when I deleted Macintosh HD, it had no place to redownload the macOS and now I have no idea how to get it working again, been trying for hours
Great tutorial 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm trying to reset a 10 year old macbook, it's takijg forever
Should I also erase the Macintosh HD- data for a full format? (Technically not a MacBook Pro but Air)
Did you find the answer to this? 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for this video. I’ve literally had to reset 3 computers in the last week and it’s a nice easy format to follow
Best tutorial I found - I had to log out of my Mac before shutdown and log in after Command R to get it to work.
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That ending had me going! 😂
Thank you. Easiest explanation I saw. You have a new subscriber.
WARNING! At 3:37 after formatting the hard drive DO NOT shut down the computer! Return to the MacOS Utilities window and follow the rest of the steps. After restarting the computer it causes an error making it impossible to re-install Mac OS. You will just get an error saying the install on the server has been damaged. Once this happened I had to recover my drive from a time machine back up and start all over again. This was not made clear in the video. Don't make the same mistake I made.
I just made this mistake but don't have any backups. Any advice? 🤦🏻♂
Brandon McConnell You will have to take it to the apple store.
Same here. Except that I don’t have a time machine.
i think i did this too fml
@@spoonloon I’m in a country that doesn’t have an apple store fml
Couldn't be simpler. Thx
Huseyin has the real solution for the Mac I am working on, and all all he did was write a comment. Don't waste your time watching this video if you have an a2338 model or later. Just power down and hold the power button and don't let go when power it back on. I wish I could subscribe to a Huseyin's comment 😀
Nope doesn't work, just ignores CMD+R
Same
Same
I followed the instructions precisely: I get all the way till it says to select the disk where to install OS X and nothing pops up 🤷♀️ ☹️ it can’t find the disk to install? Suggestions?
Many thanks for the walkthrough. Clear, simple, and concise.
"Nothing beats a classic like Macintosh HD."
Jokes aside very helpfull.
Thank you for your help! The best tutorial I have seen thus far for mac resetting.
Thank you soooooo much, not only did you save me money it wasn’t as hard as I thought 😊
great tutorial, super easy, no corny puns or trying too hard to be funny 🔥😤🔥
Thank you. I waited for this video.
Hi! thanks for the video! got a question: I also use bootcamp. When restarting, will the erase and install option delete the bootcamp partition? I defiantly want to keep the windows untouched...
Thanks in advance!
This was so helpful to me as I turned my computer back in to my school! Very helpful! I will be subscribing to you! ❤️
I really like how they guy just keeps a straight face
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@@cnethowto 😏
Thank you for your very clear and concise instructions!
It’s amazing how much more helpful this was than apples website. Thank you!
Awesome worked great thank you in 2023
Guys please noted that you will need an internet connection when selecting restore mac OS. Seems like he missed out to mention that. So i just did mine without an internet connection, so mine is stuck and cannot log into mac until stable internet to reinstalling the os.
Apple literally makes it so complicated
Thank you sir. Now I'm getting a dell
Now I’m installing windows after freeing up my 128gb ssd
great job with your instructions.....
indeed there's life in our old macbook but usable by students......
Yo I know you guys are skeptical but trust me it works!
Hello Thanks for the Video.
After Erazing my disk. I planned to reinstall the macOs later. So I Shut down the Mac. Since then I have been trying to booth in the recovery setting and I haven't been able to.
It shows a world map and loads, after showing the apple logo, it shows a black/blank screen.
My Mac is Macbook Pro 2018
I like your humor
If you do this & end up losing your entire disk , please search “No disk to select” by the TH-cam channel Random Picks. Totally got mine back !
My mac has been with me 8 years and I'm getting a little emotional letting it go. But I'm looking forward to using my new one. Thanks!
This is giving me anxiety about me sending off my MacBook Pro tomorrow. It's been everywhere with me for years. I hope my buyer takes good care of it. It's gonna be rough, but thank you for this video.
Wow unbelievable I got my device unlocked finally
Johatoll
Superhelpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Thank you so much for this video. Quick and simple!
Thanks for the simple and direct instructions. Much appreciated 🙏
You’re welcome
Absolutely perfect instructions. Thank you
For the M1 macs, shutdown the computer and then hold the power button until it shows the apple logo with some subtitles blow saying to remove the figure from the power button.
This is a great video. I was able to follow the instructions up through 2:49, but when I press Command+R this does not open the macOS Recovery window and instead takes me to the user login screen. Do you have any suggestions to get to this window?
Hold the power button on newer macs for recovery mode
Thought I was the only one🤦🏾♂️
Go up to apple logo and you have option to erase disk
hahahaha the bit at the end! Is how I feel with my mac atm
I have a problem because when I erased everything snd try “ reinstall macOS” it tell me that “ the recovery sever cannot be contacted, can anyone help?
Connect to the internet
I have a newer MacBook 💻 pro and the only difference for us is once it’s powered off instead of command +R we “hold the power button” once the option icon pops up click it then pick up where you left off 🤝
Thanks for that awesome tutorial. That helped me a lot. 😋👍
Hello it does not work with my macbook pro like this i press and release comand+ R but it come’s up to the start page
Thank you! it was helpful!!!
It keeps asking me to sign into iTunes but when I try I get 2FA prompt on my phone with code but no where to enter code on the imac
Mine is making me sign into the App Store then when I do it says this item is temporarily unavailable try again later
I want the separate black keyboard with built in keypad. Please tell me what that is.
For some reason when I hold down Command R after booting I get a 🚫 symbol and then the iMac shuts off. Holding down Command Option R doesn't do anything so I can't use Internet recovery mode either. Any ideas?
Thanks for your beautiful tutorial
When he threw the MacBook away in the trash can at the end 😂
This is also a good idea if you've bought a new MacBook and there is still a little a few items on it, my computer just has dragon ball z pictures
BIG help not a mac fan this was very helpful
Haha he threw it away at the end. Thanks for the video!
I cant buy a new macbook becus my 2015 is not breaking down on me yet😓 i hav to keep it til then
Need an internet connection to reinstall macOS however even with an Ethernet cable it isn’t picking up a signal
Thanks. Worked perfectly
What if there are no disks to select from on the last step?
my macbook isn’t working with command +R
Lol the ending, can't blame him I'm going back to PC
Thank u 😅you’re a life saver
*Had to change my channel name cuz they did help me get mine fixed in few minutes*
Great video, however, I fail to see the point in signing out of texts. music, etc., when the HD will be erased and O/S reinstalled. It seems unnecessary, but I guess it can't hurt.
THANK YOU
Doesn’t work on newer models.. 🤦♂️
Please sir I have an issue with my iTunes when ever I’m downloading music in my my MacBook Pro is says error 1001 or temporary problem completing your request an unknown error occurred (1001) any help
Yes straight to the point.
Great. Followed this and just broke my laptop 😞
same
Thank you very much sir.
Easy peasy. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video!!
“Noting beats the classic” 😂
What if the options for data are the old options? No APFS? What do I erase?
Thank you so much for the video, I appreciate it. I need some help: Everything went well up until the reinstalling mac update step.
The update started off at 3/4ths of the way finished, but still said it had 4 hours left, which was kinda weird. After about an hour or two the bar was full, but it still said there were 2 hours left. Then a notice popped up saying there was an error updating the mac and I had to restart the updating process.
It’s now updating again, and it’s starting off the same way. I am worried. What can I do if it keeps having this error?
Update: The update failed again.
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It’s so helpful I was looking for the same thing
Thank you! This helped me out a lot.
Thank you for this awesome video.
I followed these instructions. Chose the APFS option as told. Then I
When I try to reinstall I get this message. “Could not create a pre boot volume for APFS install”. Now I’m stuck.
So I did everything you said and didn’t realize I had OS X El Capitan and it won’t install. Help!!
Sameee!!! Did u ever fix it
I have MacBook A1398 Password Lock and iCloud Lock, Moe Helped Me Unlocked It Showed Me TIPS To Use It Better.
This was very informative, thank you !
Oh...you the man for this thanks a bunch!
Thanks. I just inherited a 2015 MacBook Pro
Awesome information! Thank you.
Haha, you have Ryan Gosling's band 'Dead mans bones' album! Amazing
Many thanks for all the detail steps, so helpful.
very helpful, thank you sir