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I did a software update and now I'm locked out of my Macbook Pro.

I did a software update and now I'm locked out of my Macbook Pro. It allowed me to go onto my apple ID and change the password, but it still doesn't work, and I can't open the device. What do I do?


MacBook Pro 15″, 10.15

Posted on May 29, 2021 5:19 AM

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Posted on May 29, 2021 7:54 AM

Shutdown and disconnect all external drives. Connect to charger. Restart and immediately hold Command + r - Recovery Mode. Top Menu Bar look for Utilities >> Terminal and type without quotation marks ' resetpassword " as one word , no spaces.

The press Return key and follow the prompts. Remember the New Password as this will be required on next boot-up.

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May 29, 2021 7:54 AM in response to marciaatpleasanthouse

Shutdown and disconnect all external drives. Connect to charger. Restart and immediately hold Command + r - Recovery Mode. Top Menu Bar look for Utilities >> Terminal and type without quotation marks ' resetpassword " as one word , no spaces.

The press Return key and follow the prompts. Remember the New Password as this will be required on next boot-up.

I did a software update and now I'm locked out of my Macbook Pro.

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