Oh thank goodness! It works! I couldn't freaking figure it out by reading the written instructions on Apple's site - this was so easy. I wasted 30 mins trying to understand the written directions when I could've watched this from the jump and be done in a few minutes. Thanks!
This is the best and only video I could find that was quick easy and worked. Bought restored Mac’s not realizing they were older than was I was replacing 😩. Factory reset and was successful and I was able to return the Mac’s thank you so mych
I used this video to factory reset my MacBook Pro13" ~ purchase year 2018. It was very easy to reset thanks to the instructions MacRumors stated in the video. Would definitely reccomend for others looking to Factory reset/Wipe your laptop before recycling, giving as a gift, or trading in
Anyone else have to slow this man’s video down so you could follow along better. Thank you for the help man but I’d suggest slowing it down a little to make it easier for some to follow along.
Wooooooooow! Your video was a tremendous help! I'm so excited about having my iMac functioning to the level when I purchased it a few years ago. Cheers to you Dan!
Thanks so much for this video. I was stuck for a while because I kept pressing (CMD) + (-) + R because that's how I read it in Apples instructions. Your explanation was clear and concise.
First method work on my M1 pro. Bundle of thanks Man you really add many hours in my life which i was going to spend on resetting my mac an re installing the mac os. That was really pain in the ass
Thanks for the info. Your video was short and to the point. Very helpful. I'm not going to say that I'm old , just up in age so I don't have the patience for the long drawn out videos. Great job sir. Thanks again , I'm keeping this one in my UA-cam tutorial.
Great video -- For those who have a 2020 MacBook Pro with Big Sur installed, not sure if it applies to other models or OS's, the command + R on startup did not work for me. Instead, If you just shut down the computer when you turn it back on, just hold the power button until you see the "hold for startup options" screen you see here in the video. Hope that helps! Thanks for the video
But even after I do that, I only have two choices, option and Macintosh. When I click on Macintosh it’s restarts the computer. When I click on options it takes me to a recovery screen. Please help.
It says erase assistant is not supported on this Mac. I tried the second method but I cannot sign out of iCloud because the internet function on my Mac is not working. That is the reason why I’m factory resetting it
I found that the only way to get [command]+R working, was with a wired keyboard. I used an old windows KB I had lying around. The "command" key is the one with the Windows logo on it.
It erased however whilst reinstalling MacOS, I was getting message “server couldn’t be contacted”. I watched other videos and found out to connect to WiFi and worked for me. In between I restarted as I was keep getting that window error and it gave me “?” Sign where we normally see Apple 🍎 logo, once erased. Restarted and pressed “cmd+R” once I hear the starting music. Took me back to the Wi-Fi window and reinstalled it perfectly. Thank you. Hope this comment help someone like me. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you sooo much for this. The command+R worked. After I cleared, I tapped on the "reinstall macos" but after clicking on continue, I got an error message of "the recovery server could not be contacted", please what could be wrong?
thanks I tried a different way but only works for newer macs. Then I tried to reset with command r but forgot to erase the partition first so infinite boot loop.. til I watch your video..
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Please Note: for those who are on Ventura go to system Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings
Life Saver. I already got crazy here.
How if the lcd is broken??? I cant see my screen
imac 2core desktop give some friend the problem I don't know he the password already pass away how to. Open this.
Phew! Many thanks.
MacOS Ventura won’t reinstall it keeps saying error
Oh thank goodness! It works!
I couldn't freaking figure it out by reading the written instructions on Apple's site - this was so easy. I wasted 30 mins trying to understand the written directions when I could've watched this from the jump and be done in a few minutes. Thanks!
Hello, do you know if when you erase, the data can still be available by signing into apple ID on another device
Thank you so much!! I used this to factory reset my MacBook Pro from 2017 which still uses Intel & it worked PERFECTLY. Straight & to the point.
Thank you SO much! I've watched this video every time I've reset a Mac, and you get me through SO easily!!! Great job!!!
By the way y’all, I followed the instructions in this video and I have MacOS Ventura and this method worked just fine for me with no problems.
i got a question: did the photos in your photos app got deleted? or the mac just erased the things in the mac alone?
No one asked :)
@@Anya_Scherbininadid you find an answer to your question?
This is SO much easier than the gibberish written on Apple's help pages.
Thank you. 🥰
Just got my MacBook reseted, even tho my Mac is older and not on the same language I still figured it out thanks to you’re well explained tutorial! 😀👍
Finally, a video that's straight to the point and well detail. Thank you!👌🏾
Thank you so much! You cut right to the chase and kept it simplistic!
This is the best and only video I could find that was quick easy and worked. Bought restored Mac’s not realizing they were older than was I was replacing 😩. Factory reset and was successful and I was able to return the Mac’s thank you so mych
Thanks, Watching here from Manila, Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thanks my brother for your tut! I’m new to Mac and am thankful for this tut on resetting my Mac to factory settings! You da man bro!
This is how you make a tutorial, easy & to the point. Thank you jiii thank youu😘
The best video about hard reset, because it explains the two methods, the old and the new.
I searched for so many videos and this was the ☝🏼 one
You’re such a savior my battery only lasted like 5 min unplugged because of my data but now it lasts way longer
So easy and simple. I got overwhelmed with the restart and this literally saved me!!! Thank you!
I used this video to factory reset my MacBook Pro13" ~ purchase year 2018. It was very easy to reset thanks to the instructions MacRumors stated in the video. Would definitely reccomend for others looking to Factory reset/Wipe your laptop before recycling, giving as a gift, or trading in
Jeez the amount of searches to learn this was crazy! Thank you very much for the clear instructions!
This guy knows what he’s talking about.very helpful.
2024, Macbook Pro A1502. Running Monterey. Everything worked 100% 👍🏾
Was struggling to clean my older macbook, this video helped big time! Thank you!
Great video. This is the only video that addressed my problem. In fact I have a Mac Pro from 2015 that doesn’t display settings tab reset. Thank you🎉
Anyone else have to slow this man’s video down so you could follow along better. Thank you for the help man but I’d suggest slowing it down a little to make it easier for some to follow along.
Yes, I had to slow it down. He talks way too fast.
These Mac guys really are slow
Wooooooooow! Your video was a tremendous help! I'm so excited about having my iMac functioning to the level when I purchased it a few years ago. Cheers to you Dan!
Thanks so much for this video. I was stuck for a while because I kept pressing (CMD) + (-) + R because that's how I read it in Apples instructions. Your explanation was clear and concise.
Done, thanks! Some slightly confusing steps that would have helped with better visuals but the instruction is solid.
First method work on my M1 pro.
Bundle of thanks Man you really add many hours in my life which i was going to spend on resetting my mac an re installing the mac os. That was really pain in the ass
It’s rediculous that Apple do not have better instructions on how to do this but thank you to mac rumours for filling that gap 👏
Perfect instructions, thank you so much!
easy and straight to the point! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much couldn’t find a single other video like this🙏🏼🙏🏼
Finally, someone told me what I actually needed! Thank you!!!
This was absolutely perfect and super helpful. It also saved me a trip BACK to the Apple Store and save some dollars for sure.
Thank you sooooooo much! Finally a clear video, covering both old and new!
Thank you! I’d searched for 15 min trying to find written instructions with no luck. This short video helped immediately. 🎉
Took less than one minute. Thank you.
Simply explained without complications, thank you!
Thank you! This was super helpful and so easy. Worked perfectly to erase and reset by MacBook Pro from 2015!
Hi Dan. Thank you for helping me. Im glad that when I googled "how to factory reset macbook" a video you made came up!
Thank you for your easy to follow instructions. I was struggling with this like many of the commenters. Everything looks good!
This worked. Thanks
thank you for making this straight to the point video
Worked perfectly. Thanks a million ❤
Thank you I just used it and it was so simple, appreciate the guidance
The best reset info ever. Thanks a bunch.
Easy instructions!, thanks!
Thank you, you saved me a lot of bother I was giving away
So helpful and easy to follow along! Thank you!!
Thank goodness! I wish I’ve watched your tutorial before 🎉
Thank you! Just finished erasing an old (2013) MacBook Air and have it back to factory settings
This worked. Better video than a lot of the rest! great job.
Thank you for this!
Super helpful and clear. Thank you!
Answered all my questions...Thank you Dan!!
Thanks. The command + r shortcut worked.
Glad I found your video so detailed and easy
Worked beautifully for me. Thanks a lot
Thank you. I was lost. You got me right through the process. I really appreciate your video.
Thank you so much for this video! I was transfering from an 2017 Intel Air to M1 Pro and I couldn't figure it out :D
Thanks for the info. Your video was short and to the point. Very helpful. I'm not going to say that I'm old , just up in age so I don't have the patience for the long drawn out videos. Great job sir. Thanks again , I'm keeping this one in my UA-cam tutorial.
100% worked straight to the point thank you.
This was super helpful, thank you so much!
Great video -- For those who have a 2020 MacBook Pro with Big Sur installed, not sure if it applies to other models or OS's, the command + R on startup did not work for me. Instead, If you just shut down the computer when you turn it back on, just hold the power button until you see the "hold for startup options" screen you see here in the video. Hope that helps! Thanks for the video
But even after I do that, I only have two choices, option and Macintosh. When I click on Macintosh it’s restarts the computer. When I click on options it takes me to a recovery screen. Please help.
@@TinaRendon-nj5qxDid you ever figure your situation out?
Perfect! Thank you!
Thank you bro 🙌🏽
Thankyou! Super helpful instructions :)
It says erase assistant is not supported on this Mac. I tried the second method but I cannot sign out of iCloud because the internet function on my Mac is not working. That is the reason why I’m factory resetting it
I found that the only way to get [command]+R working, was with a wired keyboard. I used an old windows KB I had lying around. The "command" key is the one with the Windows logo on it.
🔥🔥🔥 best video breakdown on reset. Thank you!
Thank you so much! This was so easy and helpful
Thank you for your help this was just what I needed to know
Thank you so much. I was able to FINALLY reset my computer!
Thanks ! idk why tutorials in Spanish they don't get to the point
Thank You ! Easy to follow!!
Thanks for the info and help. You were right...the old way is long and painful. LOL
Your files are still recoverable with this method. Does not permanently delete your files
It erased however whilst reinstalling MacOS, I was getting message “server couldn’t be contacted”. I watched other videos and found out to connect to WiFi and worked for me. In between I restarted as I was keep getting that window error and it gave me “?” Sign where we normally see Apple 🍎 logo, once erased. Restarted and pressed “cmd+R” once I hear the starting music. Took me back to the Wi-Fi window and reinstalled it perfectly. Thank you. Hope this comment help someone like me. Thank you. 🙏
Thanks men worked just fine !
Thank you so much, the video was very helpful
This video was a life saver thank you
thank you, really helpful
OMG this video was so useful, thank you. The useless, uninformative text on Apple support doesn't help as much as this does!
Excellent!
To attempt to clarify, the 'Sign Out' button for iCloud is under 'Overview' and not 'iCloud' as you imagine it might be.
Thank you for the helpful information. It worked ❤
Thank you !!!! Def needed the C R factory reset!
Thank you sooo much for this. The command+R worked.
After I cleared, I tapped on the "reinstall macos" but after clicking on continue, I got an error message of "the recovery server could not be contacted", please what could be wrong?
Im trying to figure this out any luck?
Having the same error prompt
Ok guys! i got it to work - try shift+option+command+r This was the earliest updated version of what is now option+command+r
@@ovalplace9264dangg this got me into an internet menu when everything else didn’t work. Thanks!
Thanks man! As a windows user, this was a tad painful lol.
It worked! Thanks so much
This was a great video, thank you
Very helpful
Great tutorial!!
This helped! Thank you!
Awesome - super simple - thank you!
Wow thank you! This made it way easier, someone else had me using the terminal with command + s and there was and a 66 error kept appearing!
thanks I tried a different way but only works for newer macs. Then I tried to reset with command r but forgot to erase the partition first so infinite boot loop.. til I watch your video..
Thank you, so helpful and simple. Really appreciate
THANK YOU‼️
I appreciate you gang🤝🏾