how to start in safe mode in tahoe

instructions on how to start in safe mode

iMac 24″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 4, 2025 6:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2025 6:33 PM

Depends on if you have a Silicon or Intel Mac. The Silicon Mac is a bit more tricky where you have to begin with the Mac shutdown. Just follow the steps carefully. It was the same way before Tahoe too.

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Nov 5, 2025 2:59 AM in response to socrbob40

Just to add to the good instructions


Predicated on user byline " iMac 24″, macOS 26.1 "


Using a Bluetooth Keyboard may require Cabling the keyboard directly to the computer


Doing so would make the keyboard act as a USB connected Keyboard


Sometimes, the Bluetooth Kernel does not load into the Operating System fast enough to allow the keyboard to function when booting Safe Mode

how to start in safe mode in tahoe

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