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mac mini a1347

Hello, I need to restore a mac mini a1347, my son forgot the password and I have not been able to install the operating system

Posted on May 20, 2023 10:00 PM

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Posted on May 21, 2023 10:05 AM

Start up from macOS Recovery

To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later… How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.



But it sounds like you have FileVault, (Disk Encrypted), turned on & if so we'll get nowhere without the password.

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May 21, 2023 10:05 AM in response to gleidysoft

Start up from macOS Recovery

To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later… How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.



But it sounds like you have FileVault, (Disk Encrypted), turned on & if so we'll get nowhere without the password.

mac mini a1347

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