How To Use macOS Recovery Mode Efficiently

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What is Recovery Mode on Mac?

You can say it is like an emergency helpline that Apple has built for us. Using the recovery mode, you can restore the working version of Mac, reinstall macOS, and if you suspect there’s something wrong with the drives, you can scan them also.

First introduced in 2011 with macOS Lion recovery mode gives users more control over macOS reinstallation. Not only this, if you are using a Mac with a T2 security chip, then the only way to use macOS using an external drive is to boot into recovery mode.

There are four options provided to the user by Mac recovery mode; they are:

Restore from Time Machine Backup – helps use a previous version of Mac saved on external HDD.

Reinstall macOS – as the name explains, this option wipes the current OS and replaces it with a clean version of Mac.

Get Help Online – Allows using Safari to troubleshoot the issues.

Disk Utility – helps verify, scan, and repair drives if an issue is suspected.

Now that you know what recovery mode on Mac is and what options it provides if you plan on using it, we suggest optimizing Mac first. This step will help fix several issues without losing any data. For this, we recommend using a tool like CleanMyMac X. The tool will declutter everything and help boost system performance, recover storage space, and do a lot more. To use it, download it from the link below:

Here’s How To Boot Mac In Recovery Mode

To enable Apple’s recovery mode, follow the steps below:

Reboot Mac

Now instantly press the Command + R keys.

When you see the Apple logo release the keys

Now enter the admin password.

This will show a window with Mac boot options; select them as per your choice. We suggest you start with Disk Utility, as it will help repair and fix drive errors. Not only this, but Disk Utility will also save you from reinstalling macOS. However, if you want to delete all data and restores a previous backup, choose Restore from Time Machine Backup.

This should help fix errors. In case the Disk Utility option offered by the recovery mode does not fix the issues, choose to reinstall the latest version of macOS. To do so, restart your Mac and press Option + Shift + Command + R

How To Reboot MacBook Pro Over The Internet

Sometimes when the above methods don’t work, you can request MacBook recovery mode online. Though this option is not popular, it is available. When you try getting the original macOS that came with the Mac, it is done over the internet only.

To do so, follow the steps below:

Note: This method completely relies on network connection; hence it is unstable. So if your Mac is completely damaged, only then use it.

To boot Mac in recovery mode online, follow the steps below:

Reboot Mac

Keep Option + R + Command + Shift keys pressed until you see Apple Logo.

This will boot Mac into online recovery mode.

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