Fix Mac Startup Problems Using Recovery Mode. In this article, you will learn how to boot into recovery mode on Mac to fix startup problems in Mac. If your Mac is unbootable, you can use Recovery Mode to solve this issue.
How to Fix Mac Startup Problems Using Recovery Mode?
Mac has a recovery partition. Mac recovery mode depends on this recovery partition. It can solve many of the issues related to your Mac. It is used to diagnose and fix any issues or to reinstall macOS completely.
How to Boot Into Recovery Mode on a Mac?
You can boot into Recovery Mode by various methods. Start by turning off your Mac, then:
1.Intel Mac:
-Power on your computer while holding down the Command ⌘+R keys until you see the “macOS Utilities” screen.
-Enter your password if prompted.
2.Apple Silicon Mac:
-Hold down the power button until “Loading Startup Options” appears.
-Then select Options > Continue
-Enter the password for your account when prompted.
Now, your Mac will get into the Recovery Mode. Here, you will see the macOS utilities windows. The Recovery Mode will offer you four services:
-Restore from a Time Machine Backup.
-Get online help from the Apple Support site via Safari.
-Try to fix disk problems with Disk Utility.
-Reinstall macOS.
Now, to start your Mac properly, use these methods.
Method 1 – Use Recovery Partition From Disk Utility:
Disk Utility option has a recovery partition which serves as a first aid tool for the drive that is giving errors, corrupted or not working properly. First Aid can solve some of these problems. To use it:
1.Select “Disk Utility”.
2.Hit “Continue.”
3.Select your drive in the left-hand pan from the Disk Utility window that opens.
4.It’ll be listed under “Internal.”
5.Now select “First Aid” from the toolbar, followed by “Run” in the dialog box.
6.Enter the password for your Mac to unlock the drive and run the tool.
7.Click “Unlock” to start repairing your Mac’s drive.
8.First Aid will begin to run.
9.When the process get finished, you will see another dialogue box.,
10.It will have a green check mark inside it.
11.You can see info about the status of your drive by clicking “Show Details.”Select “Done” to finish the process.
12.Try to boot into macOS again.
13.You can do this through the Apple icon in the menu bar at the top left of the screen. If still the problem is not fixed, try it again. It may take more than one attempt to fix the issue.
Method 2 – Reinstall macOS:
Sometimes, your Mac will not boot. There can be issues with the operating system. Reinstalling macOS can fix this problem. You will not lose your files. Make a backup first by using Disk Utility and then proceed. Select “Reinstall macOS”, it will begin the installation process.
Agree to the terms and conditions. Choose the drive, where you want to install the macOS. You may choose the main drive. The installation will get started. Now, you will boot into the fresh version of macOS.
