How to reset macbook air

Do you want to reset your MacBook Air but don't know about the procedure? If yes, don't worry; this article can help you see the method.

How to reset MacBook Air?

• Create a backup before resetting.

Before you begin, create a backup of the MacBook Air before resetting it, especially if you plan to reuse it again or use your files and docs with a new Mac. To create a backup file on Mac, follow these simple steps:-

Step 1:- Connect to an external storage device to the MacBook.

Step 2:- Click on the Apple icon in the screen's upper-left corner.

Step 3:- Click on the option System Preferences.

Step 4:- Then Click on the Time Machine.

Step 5:- Now Click on the Select Backup Disk.

Step 6:- Select your external drive, click Encrypt backups, and Use Disk.

Step 7:- Click the ON button in the left column of the Time Machine window if it isn't in the ON position.

After you click the option, Use Disk or ON, Time Machine begins a backup file of your MacBook Air. Later, after your MacBook Air has been reset to its factory settings, you can restore this backup by reconnecting your external hard Disk to the MacBook.

• Before resetting your MacBook, Sign Out of Your iServices -

This involves signing out of the Apple services you're signed in to on your MacBook, such as iTunes, iCloud, and iMessage. You need to sign out from all the Apple services.

To sign out of your services, follow these steps:-

Step 1:- Open your MacBook and refresh it.

Step 1:- Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the MacBook Air's screen.

Step 3:- Click on the option System Preferences.

Step 4:- Click Apple ID in macOS Catalina (10.15) and later

Step 5:- Click Overview and Sign Out in macOS Catalina (10.15) and later.

• Perform a Factory Reset on MacBook

Before resetting your MacBook Air from its factory settings, ensure your Mac is connected to the internet. You need to first boot up your MacBook in Recovery Mode.

Step 1:- Switch off your MacBook Air.

Step 2:- Press and hold the Command+R keys. Hold both keys while restarting your MacBook Air or switching it on until you see the Apple logo.

After the Apple logo appears and it finishes starting up, you are shown the utility window, which means you are now in MacBook recovery mode.

Here, you can erase your hard Disk and perform the reset. To do this, follow these steps:-

Step 1: Click on the Disk Utility option.

Step 2:- Then Click on the Continue.

Step 3: Click on the View and then Show All Devices.

Step 4:- Select the hard drive you want to erase and click Erase.

Step 5:- Choose the APFS option on macOS High Sierra or later in the Format field. On macOS Sierra or an earlier version, select the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) option.

Step 6:- Now click on the erase button.

After clicking the erase button, you will clean your MacBook Air's hard drive. It can take several minutes to complete. After completing the process, you need to reinstall macOS. Follow these steps to reinstall macOS.

Step 1:- Click on the Reinstall macOS from the utility menu.

Step 2:- Click on the Continue button.

Step 3: follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

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Conclusion

This article concludes with the procedure to quickly reset your MacBook Air.