Do you need a fresh backup for your Mac, or do you want to erase all your personal data before selling or trading in your Mac Book pro? Or else do you want a fresh slate as your apps are not properly functioning? Well! Factory reset is the answer to all these questions. The easiest way to free up your iCloud space is with the help of Factory Reset. iOS has a Reset option under Settings, but there is no such option for MacBook.
After factory resetting your device, there will be no software, no license, and definitely, no log-in credentials of yours in that device. Factory resetting will wipe up all your data and set it up for a new user.
So, before starting with the factory resetting process, don’t forget to back up all your data.
Here, we have compiled all the possible methods to factory reset a MacBook Pro. Let’s have a look.
How to factory reset a MacBook Pro:
Mac OS Monterey:
Click on the top left corner menu bar and select the System preferences from the drop-down menu
Click on “Erase All Contents and Settings”
After entering the password, select the Ok button
Finally, click on Erase All Content & Settings button.
In no time, your MacBook will restart, and when it’s done, you will see a Hello screen.
Pro tip: Don’t try to turn off, unplug or interact with MacBook anyway while restarting.
Pre-Mac OS Monterey
An older Intel-based Mac calls for upgrading it to Monterey first, but it’s a dreary process if you want to factory reset without upgrading.
Pro tip: Don’t forget to backup and log out your accounts such as iCloud and iMessage before factory resetting your Mac.
First, hold the power button and then select Restart
Hold down the ‘Command’ and ‘R’ Keys while the computer restarts
Once the Apple logo appears, release the command and R keys
Next, a recovery Mode Menu will appear. Click on the Disk Utility option
Don’t forget to highlight the Macintosh HD startup disk in your Disk Utility Window
Now, select Erase
A pop-up window will appear, change the Format to macOS extended (journaled), and then select Erase again.
Then, Select Quit Disk Utility from the Disk Utility menu.
Next, reinstall macOS
Bingo! Your MacBook Pro has been successfully factory reset with the new macOS.
Conclusion
Before you start with a factory resetting your device, try to sign out from iCloud, it will make it easier to sign out from iTunes and all the apps.
Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.
