locked mac
input wrong password too many times, got mac locked.
went to recovery mode but request recovery key. i cannot find this on my apple account?
is there any way to unlock without erasing full system?
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
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If you do not have the FileVault Password stored in iCloud and do not have that same password for FileVault written down on paper - there is not option be Erase the drive and Reinstall the OS.
Not even Apple can break the FileVault Password.