@@marcogabbio89When you click “restart” on your Mac and it gives a blank white screen upon booting back up, hold down “Command and R” until the Apple Logo appears. Hope this helps.
I have searched UA-cam and watched every other video with no luck FOR THREE DAYS! So happy I just found yours because FINALLY it worked! Thank you so much 🙏
I must have tried 6 or 7 other youtube videos and NONE of them worked for my Mac Mini (2009) - but yours did! Bravo! and Thank you!!! Keep up the good videos!
I was afraid to use this method due to all the crazy scams on the comments. But i am glad i did, i was able to successfully reset my mac. Thank a bunch bro.
@@jaesmith1017hey I am having the same problem as yours.Did you find a solution because I just bought 2007 iMac and tried to erase everything but this massage poped up and now I am stuck for 3 days
Not sure if I’ll get a response because this video is so old but I’m trying to factory reset my old desktop for my dad to use. And when I hit the Apple ID/password screen it’s all correct info but says it’s incorrect
Thank you thank you thank you thank you 😊😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 It was the Only helpful video I didn't see the apple I had only this sighn 🚫on my screen... thank you very much !! Now I can instal the Mac OS ... my mac lives again!!!! 😁
Hey thanks for posting this. It worked for me after actually taking the plug out of the wall then putting it back in, so I didn't have to unplug from the machine itself but I was getting very frustrated (and a bit alarmed lol before I looked at your video.
Every time I turn mine on and hold command and r it just sends me to the login screen. Some guy gave me a iMac and I’m trying to delete everything. I’m not good with computers it’s actually my first lol
I need help guys. When I try to install OS X and enter my Apple ID it says: „An unexpected error occurred while signing in. The server gave an error during download: 403 Forbidden“ what should I do?
#3 do the same steps but instead right after you power the computer on, hold command, alt(option) and R all together. Should start internet process or something like that. Worked for me but can remember password for my hard drive which I need to update. Hope this helps
Jacob Hutt I had the exact same problem. Here is another UA-cam video that gives you two different ways to reset your iMac. The second method is what helped me since I had the same problem after entering my apple jd and password it kept saying the item isn’t available... hopefully this helps you. ua-cam.com/video/WbGQs5Iq4k0/v-deo.html
So, I just got an iMac given to me because it had a huge crack in the screen. And no power cord. I found an old power cord that would be sufficient enough to power up and the screen is cracked but no damage what soever to the actual picture. So I turn it on and there's it's locked with use name and password. So I search around and find this video. And it helped. Then I learned that it's last OS was OSX Mavericks. I tried to install and update it to current Os Catalina. And I cannot figure out how. I would love and appreciate, it if you could help me move forward with this issue. I eventually want to use this device to run a 3D Printer I'm planning on buying sometime hopefully very soon. & Thank you so much. Because I wouldn't even be this far Into the computer.
Hi My Imac shows as your system. and information on your screen is the same as mine.I have a problem after signing in to apple store..they send a code number and when i enter that the OS wont install because i get "the server gave an error during download 403 forbidden"any ideas please.
Thank you i got so far until it asked for my apple id for install but it is an old 2010 imac that was given to me & the previous owner doesn't know any of their previous passwords. So now the mac is not operational, any ideas?
Thank you so much for this video, my older brother stole my iMac and the person he sold it to erased my computer, I made him get my computer back I called the cops and tracked it but I couldn’t get into the computer because the person changed the password I finally got into MY** computer thank you
Will this work for a locked iMac? (Not stolen, just bought from the thrift store and it appears to have came from a NYC public school department). I’d like to reset it completely and update to the highest compatible OS
@@shemkariuki6151 if your getting a firmware lock because of the previous users id because you lost your password then you need to do a firmware VRAM bypass. Essentially depending on what Mac you have You're going to turn your Mac off and open the slot containing your memory remove one of your memory sticks and then turn it back on while holding I believe the option key, r, and p and keep holding it and let the computer turn itself on and off about 3 times and then let it reboot. Also I do believe it is going to wipe everything. It's been quite a while since I've done this so I might be getting the key sequences wrong as well as possibly some other stuff but that is generally the route you would want to take. but if you're still dealing with this issue then just look up firmware VRAM bypass.
If you dont have a recovery partition on your mac you are gonna have to go on another computer and make a bootable usb with the recovery partition on it then plug it in your mac then press and hold option key while you boot up your mac and you should see it
Try shutting your computer off then reopening it, before it loads up press the command and R buttons. It will automatically open what opened in his vid.
My boyfriend got me an iPhone 11 pro Max on valentine not knowing my phone carrier was locked so I was asked to text ruba_tool on IG and within 30min he got my phone
@@bomb.lyrics5962 hey there. I found my imac on the side of the road. Someone had thrown it out. Due to the gpu erroring out. I baked that in the oven and got it going. And so yes it had a password. But I was able to factory reset it without having to enter in any password
@@MattGrayart did it have like this is connected to a find my iPhone pin? Because I recently bought this from someone cause their kid died and was selling their stuff but they didn’t know it had a password
@@bomb.lyrics5962 yeah it had the find my apple etc. But just followed the steps on the video and it worked for me. I assume it should work for you, as an apple technician resetting macs would have to do the same steps I suppose? Hopefuly it works for you
Omg I Tried Too Reset My Mac OS X And I Had Keep Trying To Get Off That Page Then I Did Something Then It Put Me On Windows 7 And I Cannot Use The KeyBoard Csn You Help Me
7 years old video, helped me in 2024. Thank you so much
A mi no, debo mantener comand + R durante algún tiempo determinado?
I agree!
@@marcogabbio89When you click “restart” on your Mac and it gives a blank white screen upon booting back up, hold down “Command and R” until the Apple Logo appears. Hope this helps.
Same bro
Is it possible to share hdmi screen without unlocking I Mac?
After a few hours of videos that weren't helpful in my case, your video popped up and saved me so much time and effort! Truly appreciate you!
years later, your video still remains the only useful one. thanks so much!
It’s been 5 years since this video was uploaded and it’s still helping people good on you thank you very much🙏🏼
I have searched UA-cam and watched every other video with no luck FOR THREE DAYS! So happy I just found yours because FINALLY it worked! Thank you so much 🙏
I must have tried 6 or 7 other youtube videos and NONE of them worked for my Mac Mini (2009) - but yours did! Bravo! and Thank you!!! Keep up the good videos!
Me too. I was thinking I was doomed!
It won’t accept my Apple ID password even though it’s correct any fixes?
I appreciate you showing the PC keyboard key functions.
It's 3am, I thought I stopped doing this years ago, and here I am, and I've got what I need thanks and thanks
Just did mine with macOS Sur and it’s working 😮same steps
Wow! You did what Apple Tech Support could not. Thank you for saving me money!!
Amazing! Thnak you! Did anyone else's iMac take a LONG time to restart??
Mine.... it says 5 min but it has been quite long.... i am installing it as i am typing
@@marycorns5579did it ever work?
Worked for me! I had to wait until after the startup chime to push Command+R, but everything went smoothly. Thank you!!
This was much easier to follow than Google. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this it made it so much easier to understand than just reading an article
I was afraid to use this method due to all the crazy scams on the comments. But i am glad i did, i was able to successfully reset my mac. Thank a bunch bro.
2:04 I did this part but a window popped up saying this "the item is temporarily unavailable."
So then what do I do?
Did you find a solution? I am having the same problem
@@jaesmith1017hey I am having the same problem as yours.Did you find a solution because I just bought 2007 iMac and tried to erase everything but this massage poped up and now I am stuck for 3 days
Not sure if I’ll get a response because this video is so old but I’m trying to factory reset my old desktop for my dad to use. And when I hit the Apple ID/password screen it’s all correct info but says it’s incorrect
@@anxo2624 unfortunately wasn’t able to figure it out so frustrated lol
Everything I did this it keeps saying that it’s temporarily unavailable
It is humanly not possible to dislike this video
After signing in, it keeps saying “This item is temporarily unavailable”. I don’t know what to do next. :(
Worked perfectly in 2022! Thanks bro.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you 😊😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
It was the Only helpful video I didn't see the apple I had only this sighn 🚫on my screen... thank you very much !! Now I can instal the Mac OS ... my mac lives again!!!! 😁
Great!
Does it work with this sign 🚫?
Thank you. It worked, almost lost hope and went to get a new one aaand I saw this. Thaanks
Hey thanks for posting this. It worked for me after actually taking the plug out of the wall then putting it back in, so I didn't have to unplug from the machine itself but I was getting very frustrated (and a bit alarmed lol before I looked at your video.
THANK YOU THIS HELPED SO MUCH
you're a lifesaver dude, i tried following some tech blog's guide, but they said to use CTRL+R, the jackass didnt know that a command key was.
Took your advice and now it’s fucked, thanks mate!
What happens when it says this item is temporarily unavailable try again later when you try to install Macintosh HD I’m getting stuck at this step
I held command & R whilst starting the mac but it just went to the normal screen.. i did it again but still no joy. What am i doing wrong?
Am having the same problem
Thanks a ton, at first I was like wthhhelll I can’t hear, but this was so legit no sound was needed!
Every time I turn mine on and hold command and r it just sends me to the login screen. Some guy gave me a iMac and I’m trying to delete everything. I’m not good with computers it’s actually my first lol
I’m about to rip my hair out. This is so difficult to do. Someone help please.
@@BrianFlowerz lmao
Brian Flores did you ever get it ? Im trying the same thing and I bought mine from someone as well and it want work
Really interesting same problem here, bought off someone. Fishy as all hell imo.
mine just shows an 🚫
Now I can probably reset a school computer next time I go to school I’m definitely trying this
I need help guys.
When I try to install OS X and enter my Apple ID it says: „An unexpected error occurred while signing in. The server gave an error during download: 403 Forbidden“ what should I do?
Did you find a work around for this??? Help I’m trying to sell it
@@oRivsoh Unfortunately, I have not found a solution for this myself. I was told to throw the Mac in the trash. I'm sorry I can't help you.
Thank you so much for showing what the command button is on none apple keyboard x
When I go to install from the ap store it says that the item is temporarily unavailable and to try again later. How long could that take?
Also had this issue... Any solution?
Thank you a lot! All the other tutorials didn’t work.
Great video! So simple to follow. Thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you..I got to the sign in page but keeps coming up with error , a 403 forbidden error
I do the windows + r but I don’t get a loading bar. It’s just a spinning ball (not the colorful one) i need help
Xenovxrse Games yeah same
This is only Mac....
Thank you so much. You helped save my old 2011 MacBook Pro. By far the best video!
After I put my Apple ID and password in it keeps saying this item isn’t available try again later. What do I do now?
Have you found out what to do? I need that info
Same here man
#3 do the same steps but instead right after you power the computer on, hold command, alt(option) and R all together. Should start internet process or something like that. Worked for me but can remember password for my hard drive which I need to update. Hope this helps
The Majestic Unicorn Gaming what will appear if I do this?
Jacob Hutt I had the exact same problem. Here is another UA-cam video that gives you two different ways to reset your iMac. The second method is what helped me since I had the same problem after entering my apple jd and password it kept saying the item isn’t available... hopefully this helps you.
ua-cam.com/video/WbGQs5Iq4k0/v-deo.html
So, I just got an iMac given to me because it had a huge crack in the screen. And no power cord. I found an old power cord that would be sufficient enough to power up and the screen is cracked but no damage what soever to the actual picture. So I turn it on and there's it's locked with use name and password. So I search around and find this video. And it helped. Then I learned that it's last OS was OSX Mavericks. I tried to install and update it to current Os Catalina. And I cannot figure out how. I would love and appreciate, it if you could help me move forward with this issue. I eventually want to use this device to run a 3D Printer I'm planning on buying sometime hopefully very soon. & Thank you so much. Because I wouldn't even be this far Into the computer.
Conseguiu ?
When I got to download the drive thing it said App Store not available
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I have a bluetooth keyboard and when I cut the mac off the keyboard cuts off too. Is there another way I can do this?
same. do we need a wired keyboard?
Everything went as usual. Until I entered my username and password for the App Store and a window keeps coming up saying temporarily unavailable
...have the same problem :-(
Me too... Fix?
IEnjoydebeer me too
Me too
Yepppp me 2 :(
Hi My Imac shows as your system. and information on your screen is the same as mine.I have a problem after signing in to apple store..they send a code number and when i enter that the OS wont install because i get "the server gave an error during download 403 forbidden"any ideas please.
Any solution?
Amazing, thank you! I was beginning to lose hope. So simple and clear. Bravo!
Thank you i got so far until it asked for my apple id for install but it is an old 2010 imac that was given to me & the previous owner doesn't know any of their previous passwords. So now the mac is not operational, any ideas?
yeah same with me
@@jgjgjgjgjg2194 so have you done anything with your mac, found a solution?
Easy to follow and understand, thanks!
Thank you so much for this video, my older brother stole my iMac and the person he sold it to erased my computer, I made him get my computer back I called the cops and tracked it but I couldn’t get into the computer because the person changed the password I finally got into MY** computer thank you
This is the only video that helped thanks🤗
Will this work for a locked iMac? (Not stolen, just bought from the thrift store and it appears to have came from a NYC public school department).
I’d like to reset it completely and update to the highest compatible OS
Why does mine say its temporarily unavailable now what am i going to do? I waited 30 mins and it still says that?? Please someone help!!
I also happen like that . What to do ? pls help me
Me too and now my Mac is stuck on this
But will this erase all of your projects and files? Because I have music production files I didn’t get to back up
Yes it wil
I have a iMac from 2007, this isn't working
same! did you ever get it to work?
It worked!!! Thnx now I’m trying to update to install apps
do i need a copy of a mac os disk for reinstall? I'm new to mac please help
No, everything you need is downloaded from Apple server.
Thanks for the help couldn't get on school bc my sister changed the password
It says it’s not available at this time please try again later
did you find a solution
Do Bluetooth keyboards interfere with the cimmand? I tried putting the imputs and they never work
I start the computer and hold down command and R but it just goes to my login screen ... I cant get the utilities menu
Trevor Ramasir that was the same for me but if you go to settings whilst you’re logged in and go to disc startup and restart it from there
On a windows keyboard I had to press Shift, Ctrl, Window Button, and R at the same time, it works though!
Hey..is there any way I can bypass the Apple ID
Any time I put my Apple ID though its correct 😥... It says incorrect password... Anyone help from here
By returning the ac form where you stole it from lol i am joking by the way
@RihannaC was joking lol
@@shemkariuki6151 if your getting a firmware lock because of the previous users id because you lost your password then you need to do a firmware VRAM bypass. Essentially depending on what Mac you have You're going to turn your Mac off and open the slot containing your memory remove one of your memory sticks and then turn it back on while holding I believe the option key, r, and p and keep holding it and let the computer turn itself on and off about 3 times and then let it reboot. Also I do believe it is going to wipe everything. It's been quite a while since I've done this so I might be getting the key sequences wrong as well as possibly some other stuff but that is generally the route you would want to take. but if you're still dealing with this issue then just look up firmware VRAM bypass.
I’ve been trying to fix my iMac for 5 hours! If this works I will be forever grateful. Looking promising so far.
Did it work
Did it delete music or photos?
Would have been helpful if you would have warned us that an internet connection was required BEFORE starting this procedure.
+Pete C soz mate
Common sense
Lmao
@@KasjuhhOfficial ikr
Polo Boy lol! wow
My mac doesn’t allow me to do that and it’s outdated cause I’m tryna to reset to update it
Command R doesn't work
Same for me. Nothing pops up
That goes for me too, it's a lost cause to do it.
Try command S
@@Mf71p Hmm, might try it
@@Mf71pWHAT DID YOU DO TO MY MAC😭😭😭
This video was great! Got me to the point where it is asking me to sign in.... what do I do now if I am trying to prepare my computer to give away?
Command(R) is not working so now what?
If you dont have a recovery partition on your mac you are gonna have to go on another computer and make a bootable usb with the recovery partition on it then plug it in your mac then press and hold option key while you boot up your mac and you should see it
Try using a different keyboard
@@squidie_ it has nothing to do with his keyboard. Its probably the operating system hes running.
while using some os wireless keyboards system cannot detect commandR press. Use a wired keyboard instead when doing this procedure.
I know, after the the bar has loaded half way, then hold command r
I held the window button, alt/cmd button and r and that worked for me
That was so useful and easy to do.
Este vídeo me salvou. Estava com um problema com bootcamp e não conseguia mais voltar ao Macos. Muito obrigado. Que Deus o abençoe.
When I click control r it won't work
Did you hold it until the thing pop up or did you do it fast enough?
What my problem was is I wasn’t holding it as it was restarting. You have to make sure you restart the computer then hold it
How to reset Mac in under 3 minutes continues to do 5 hour download 😂 and thanks really helped 👍
It says “this item is temporarily unavailable” after I tried to login to my apple id what do I do
Having same issue what was the fix please
PLEASE HELP ME, IT SAYS THE SAME TO MINE!
Hey just wondering if you found a way to install it because I’m having the same problem
Thanks
@@Nohypetrends it was literally a whole mess i had to take it to a tech place
was there a resolution? im stuck on the same issue
IT WORKED, THANK YOU!!!
why after pressing command+r still won't go to recovery mode?
same 💀
me too
you have to hold it until the apple logo shows up
then release?
Try shutting your computer off then reopening it, before it loads up press the command and R buttons. It will automatically open what opened in his vid.
This works. and easy guidance for us..THX alot!!!!
It isn't working for me did everything and it says this item is temporarily unavailable try again later
You need to change time and date in terminal
Me neither it says unavailable
@@Djillness86 what do i type to do that?
@@Djillness86what to type in terminal?
It says it’s temporarily unavailable to download the new software??
Muchas gracias. Me ayudó perfectamente su tutorial.
AGRO REGION hola una consulta ese reset borra las lineas verticales igual o no
Excellent video! Thank you very much!!🙏
Thanks, thank you, gracias, God bless you man.
Very helpful. Thank you!
I’m so confused
So I type date
Than a data pops up
What do I type after that
My boyfriend got me an iPhone 11 pro Max on valentine not knowing my phone carrier was locked so I was asked to text ruba_tool on IG and within 30min he got my phone
Thank you. Saved a lot of heartache
Did yours have a password before you factory reset
@@bomb.lyrics5962 hey there. I found my imac on the side of the road. Someone had thrown it out. Due to the gpu erroring out. I baked that in the oven and got it going. And so yes it had a password. But I was able to factory reset it without having to enter in any password
@@MattGrayart did it have like this is connected to a find my iPhone pin? Because I recently bought this from someone cause their kid died and was selling their stuff but they didn’t know it had a password
@@bomb.lyrics5962 yeah it had the find my apple etc. But just followed the steps on the video and it worked for me. I assume it should work for you, as an apple technician resetting macs would have to do the same steps I suppose? Hopefuly it works for you
cannot detect internal hdd for my imac.. how can i fix it.. pls help me• thnk you..
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I got same issue now. Please help
If you factory set the iMac is it clean now?
Need help HIT up zellhack on nstagram he’s the best
Omg I Tried Too Reset My Mac OS X And I Had Keep Trying To Get Off That Page Then I Did Something Then It Put Me On Windows 7 And I Cannot Use The KeyBoard Csn You Help Me
not sure what to do a bat windows sorry
LOL
YOU HAVE TO BE REWARDED FOR THIS GOOD JOB YOU DID THANK YOU SO MUCH....
my mac is never connected to the internet while doing all of this
VidKatZuk there is only one conclusion to that
You’re using a usb drive!
Doesn’t work with my late2010 iMac and Dell keyboard any clue?
Obviously it isn't 3 minutes if the installation takes 10 hours.
Its factory reset in 3 min not reinstalling everything in 3 min
Did not work and now I am locked out
Does it work on a wireless keyboard?
Says “temporary unavailable please try again later” anyone got any idea on what to do?
Do you fix
But I don’t know what to do bc my IMac got a folder with a question mark, and this computer won’t let me do anything on it
Keeps beeping and not turning on, maybe I did something wrong
😂😂😂
Justin Everette OMG SAME