Unable to restart my MacBook


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Original Title: Restart my computer

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 4:45 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2025 5:01 AM

It might appear that from the Mac’s perspective it’s someone else’s Mac.


Activation Lock — a theft deterrent — is an intentionally designed mechanism which renders a stolen device unusable and therefore economically worthless.


ONLY that displayed Apple-registered owner can release the lock.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support




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Oct 28, 2025 5:01 AM in response to benafsha198

It might appear that from the Mac’s perspective it’s someone else’s Mac.


Activation Lock — a theft deterrent — is an intentionally designed mechanism which renders a stolen device unusable and therefore economically worthless.


ONLY that displayed Apple-registered owner can release the lock.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support




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