How Do I Boot Into Recovery Mode?
Booting into Recovery Mode is only a few steps away, providing you know what to press.
Here’s how to boot into Recovery Mode on an Intel-based Mac.
smack the Apple logo on your desktop.
Immediately hold down theCommand+Rkeys until you see an Apple logo or spinning globe appear.
Choose from the Recovery Mode utility options.
These include Restore from Time Machine Backup, Reinstall macOS, Get Help Online or Disk Utility.
How Do I Boot an M1 Mac Into Recovery Mode?
Here’s how to start your Apple Silicon-based Mac in Recovery Mode.
Turn off your Mac.
Press and hold thepowerbutton.
A message stating you’ll be able to access startup options soon will appear.
Keep holding the button down.
ClickOptions > Continueto open up Recovery.
Why Won’t My Mac Go Into Recovery Mode?
If your Mac doesn’t go into Recovery Mode through conventional means, try these steps to force it.
Hold downOption/Alt+Command+RorShift+Option/Alt+Command+Rto force your Mac to boot into macOS Recovery Mode over the internet.
This combination should boot the Mac into Recovery Mode.
Does Recovery Mode Delete Everything on a Mac?
Solely booting into Recovery Mode won’t delete everything on your Mac.
It’s a sensible move to reinstall macOS before selling your Mac to someone.
Alternatively, use Restore from Time Machine Backup to restore your system to an earlier build.
You may lose some files depending on the age of your backup.
What Else Can I Do Via Recovery Mode?
It’s also possible to get into the Terminal via macOS Recovery Mode.
Here’s how to do it.
Boot into Recovery Mode.
It’s also possible to use the Startup Security Utility app and internet Utility app from here.
Why Would I Need to Boot Into Recovery Mode?
Alternatively, use a Terminal command.
Open Terminal and typesudo nvram “recovery-boot-mode=unused"followed bysudo shutdown -r now.
Afterward, the computer will revert to normal bootup after you restart it from Recovery Mode.
Unfortunately, you’ll need a keyboard to be able to power cycle your Mac into Recovery Mode.
Or, consider investing in a quality Mac keyboard for your gear.
To force a restart, go to the Apple menu and selectRestart.
If the Mac isn’t responding, try pressing and holding thepowerbutton.
There are several ways totroubleshoot startup problems with your Mac.
Trybooting your Mac into Safe Modeorresetting the PRAM or NVRAM.
You may also tryresetting the Mac’s System Management Controller (SMC)to fix startup problems.
