***How To Reset Apple MacBook Without Password!!!!!!!***

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  • čas přidán 15. 11. 2019
  • Hey Guys,
    In this video I illustrate how to factory reset your MacBook without needing any passwords.
    **Below you can find the input text i used in the video**
    mount -uw /
    rm /var/db/.applesetupdone
    shutdown /h now
    **PLEASE GIVE THIS VIDEO A MASSIVE THUMBS UP AND FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL FOR MORE USEFUL INFORMATION**
    Cheeers Team Zoooooom!!!!!!! :)
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  • @AbdiFarah
    @AbdiFarah  Před 3 lety +163

    Everyone, please do me a massive favour and subscribe to my channel for more helpful videos like this! Massive THANKS!

    • @anavillil2168
      @anavillil2168 Před 3 lety

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      @fostergift7046 Před 3 lety

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    • @ibrahimoshiobugie5099
      @ibrahimoshiobugie5099 Před 3 lety

      *zillhack* 0n *!G* got my device unlocked permanently without much cost he's really a genius

  • @yesicavillegas583
    @yesicavillegas583 Před rokem +44

    Life saver!!! Bought this from a thrift store no charger, bought the charger and once turned on I figured I needed a password but with this I swear it made it all easy. Thank you!!!

  • @dustinreed8763
    @dustinreed8763 Před 2 lety +7

    Fantastic job! After wasting my time viewing many other videos, this worked the very 1st time I tried it...Thank you

  • @CynthiaMurat
    @CynthiaMurat Před rokem +6

    Excellent video! Instructions are great 👍 and I followed along as he demonstrated. Worked perfectly. Thank you

  • @fathinnadiah3075
    @fathinnadiah3075 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was scared if i would mess up my old macbook that i havent used in over 5 years. Used this method on my old macbook pro 1st gen and it worked wonders!!!! Bless you for helping all of us in this situation & saving us tons of money

  • @ieshaferguson7755
    @ieshaferguson7755 Před 3 lety +57

    Sir!!! You are a LIFESAVER! I haven’t used my laptop in over a YEAR because I couldn’t remember my password 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @raulericks8585
      @raulericks8585 Před rokem +1

      How did u restart it???

    • @KhiGaming10
      @KhiGaming10 Před rokem

      @@raulericks8585 did u find out

    • @KhiGaming10
      @KhiGaming10 Před rokem

      Did u need the email

    • @ieshaferguson7755
      @ieshaferguson7755 Před rokem +1

      @@raulericks8585 I just followed the directions he gave in the video

    • @ieshaferguson7755
      @ieshaferguson7755 Před rokem +1

      @@KhiGaming10 I’m not sure what you’re talking about tbh. I did this 2 years ago.

  • @RenasTheSexySlug
    @RenasTheSexySlug Před 3 lety +15

    Easy and straightforward and the best of it all is that it works.
    Thanks for this my man. Wish you all the best.

    • @MrJonsonville5
      @MrJonsonville5 Před rokem +1

      Doesn't work for me, holding command s as the MacBook turns on doesn't do anything. Maybe it's because the person who asked me to help them tried to reset it, but when it turns on and asks me to login to wifi and then does something for 3 minutes, it then asks the language and after all that, it recovers the old account through a recovery assistant. Oh wait holy shit, it wanted me to sign in with the old apple id, but I found an option to "erase Mac" and return to factory settings. That was much easier.

    • @NeedToBeBadToBeGood
      @NeedToBeBadToBeGood Před rokem +1

      @@MrJonsonville5how did you do that erase mac and bacl to factory ?

    • @lakeyiadixon5369
      @lakeyiadixon5369 Před 6 měsíci

      Could you walk me thru it

  • @thesquirrelwhisperer4719

    I have looked at so many videos to reset my old Mac, which has malware, but this is the first time it works. Thanks to your video you are amazing thank you thank you thank you!😊

  • @ethanjoanliju
    @ethanjoanliju Před rokem +3

    So simply presented. So easy to follow too. Thanks mate!!!

  • @jenitapany610
    @jenitapany610 Před 3 lety +8

    This is amazing! Saved my trip to the store and also a ton of cash. This really helped. Thanks alot!

  • @aaronjwilliams25
    @aaronjwilliams25 Před 3 lety +8

    Your amazing!!!! I have been looking around for a simple way to do this and you did it justice ! Thank you!

  • @SlamminEagle
    @SlamminEagle Před rokem +1

    I looked everywhere for a video like this! Thank you so much for uploading this.

  • @billions5432
    @billions5432 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks man I really appreciate your work, this video has really helped me out of frustration. Thumbs up 👍

  • @DonnTech
    @DonnTech Před 3 lety +8

    Hey bro! This completely worked! I greatly appreciate the work you do!! ✊🏾

  • @jimmycoffey6708
    @jimmycoffey6708 Před 2 lety +7

    I found an OLD MacBook PRO at a thrift store today...original box and condition....so old it is one of the white ones :)...I used this to reset the computer and change over to my name and password...worked GREAT except instead of
    "/h" I needed to type "-h-" in the third command....thanks so much!!!

    • @kkpw12
      @kkpw12 Před 2 měsíci

      whats difference?

    • @JustinKuoandFamily
      @JustinKuoandFamily Před měsícem +1

      @@kkpw12 The "shutdown /h now" does nothing as the syntax for the shutdown is incorrect. To power off the Apple laptop, use "poweroff" or "shutdown -h now" . Alternatively, press the power button to power off the laptop.

  • @roseorchid7981
    @roseorchid7981 Před 2 lety

    HOLY SHIT!!! IT WORKED!!! Someone gave me a macbook pro just 2 days ago but guy left his info on it...i looked at a bunch of videos on how to factory reset and yours worked!!! If i could "Like" more than once i'd do it!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @billymars2548
    @billymars2548 Před 2 lety

    This is crazy mate! I just followed all the instructions and it really worked just fine. Cheers

  • @LGoKo
    @LGoKo Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for your instructions. Wanted to reset an old macbook and couldn't find how to do it, but this was perfect, thank you! Quite nerve racking have to say, holding so much power to erase everything! :)

    • @pabloflores7130
      @pabloflores7130 Před 9 měsíci

      You the best,can i do that to my 2 gen tablet to?

  • @philodonoghue3062
    @philodonoghue3062 Před rokem +16

    Easily the best, simplest, clearest instruction how to reset first password when you’ve forgotten it after initial setup.
    Clearest because shows the screen and / or keyboard as the user would see them during the process.
    Immediately subscribed

  • @Lildave96
    @Lildave96 Před rokem +2

    Bro you just saved my life with this !!! Worked for my MacBook Pro 2010

  • @kittykatharris5271
    @kittykatharris5271 Před rokem

    Omg thank you it worked I definitely appreciate it thank God for people like you and I definitely subscribed to your channel.

  • @daviddean4605
    @daviddean4605 Před rokem +4

    Dude. I just reset a MacBook from 2011 with this method! I messed with it for a whiiiile before I found your video. Thank you So much! Simple, direct, detailed.. saved us time, money & sanity. Thanks a Ton!

  • @GoldenToothBrush
    @GoldenToothBrush Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks for this.
    Could you or someone here explain the difference between doing it this way as opposed to using 'command R' and then going to the apple drop menu and selecting 'erase mac'?
    Does the way above not do a OS reinstall? Is it quicker?
    Thanks in advance.

  • @mudgabe
    @mudgabe Před rokem

    Dude, mad props! I did exactly what you said to do & it works!!!

  • @wp8552
    @wp8552 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this my man. Wish you all the best.

  • @letsdiyeverything8010
    @letsdiyeverything8010 Před 2 lety +8

    Dude your comments looked sketchy but this 100% worked on my Mac mini (late 2014).
    Note: If you’re not using a Mac keyboard and plan on using numbers in your new password, then use the row at the top of the keyboard.
    I don’t know what happened but the new password I created wasn’t working. Then I reset it and didn’t use the keypad on the right but used the top row numbers and it works beautifully now.
    Thanks dude! I was about to toss this computer! You got a sub from me for sure

  • @gookygal
    @gookygal Před rokem

    can you use this method on older macbook air or pro?

  • @frankeinsteinrestoration8250

    Totally amazing, it worked a treat. Thank you very much. Subscribed!!

  • @mikefey9578
    @mikefey9578 Před 2 lety

    Worked perfectly thank you!!! Only video I needed

  • @the_joker_p5445
    @the_joker_p5445 Před 3 lety +3

    Yo thank you SO much man my dad bought it off a dude and i needed to restart it, youre a life saver and thank you for keeping it simple

  • @edgarjoshuaberriosvega1913

    Does this work on newer macbooks? Like a 2020 M1 chip one?

    • @Econolodge.
      @Econolodge. Před 4 měsíci

      Mine is 2013 and it kinda worked

    • @ufooooooooooooooooo
      @ufooooooooooooooooo Před měsícem

      Those have different key commands. If you look up command r on Google the apple page tells you what the new key bindings are.

  • @CanadianLefty63
    @CanadianLefty63 Před rokem

    OMG, this actually worked! I had bought a refurbished MacBook with cd drive but lost the password that was sent with the computer. I followed your instructions while having no idea what would happen and lo and behold I was able to reset my password and can now finally access my MacBook Pro! Thanks man!!

    • @Jaydrills114
      @Jaydrills114 Před rokem

      👆Inbox Him He's Legit And Real He Recover My Account Successfully📥💯

  • @Metaphysticles
    @Metaphysticles Před rokem +1

    When I hold command as terminal screen pops up but it’s only a small square about half the size of the monitor in the center. I don’t even have enough time to read what’s on there before it jumps straight again to homepage lock screen. Any advice?

  • @user-cw9qh5gq8z
    @user-cw9qh5gq8z Před rokem

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, I WAS TRYING FIX MY LAPTOP PASSWORD BUT IT WORKING FINISHED!

  • @markizano
    @markizano Před 3 lety +35

    I think you meant `shutdown -h now` with a dash instead of a slash.
    Mac is Unix based and uses dash (-) for command line arguments.
    Windows is DOS based and uses the forward slashes (/) in most cases for denoting command line arguments.
    Hope this helps!

    • @VAcreeper
      @VAcreeper Před rokem +4

      you aay do it different but there a billion people commenting on here that it worked perfectly... are you saying it doesnt wor?? did you try it?

    • @VAcreeper
      @VAcreeper Před rokem

      you aay do it different but there a billion people commenting on here that it worked perfectly... are you saying it doesnt wor?? did you try it?

    • @AnthonyBrock-eg2bj
      @AnthonyBrock-eg2bj Před 11 měsíci

      Um…This EXACT text input FROM the video, I mean “VERBATIM” WORKS flawlessly! DO NOT LISTEN TO THE B-HOLE THAT POSTED THIS COMMENT!

    • @yashn4758
      @yashn4758 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@VAcreeperBruh please reply to this. Is it working ??

    • @VAcreeper
      @VAcreeper Před 8 měsíci

      @@yashn4758
      Fuck no it didnt work..

  • @kumailaltamimi6789
    @kumailaltamimi6789 Před 2 lety +1

    You saved the day I was trying to sell this computer and it got locked on me and you helped me fix it thank you so much

  • @paul-hill
    @paul-hill Před 2 lety

    After I have done as you say. Can I only install iMovie or do I have to load in all the apps.

  • @crumbyvids
    @crumbyvids Před rokem

    My root screen looked different. I (perhaps unwisely) typed the commands anyway. It worked. Props

  • @jasminebates7941
    @jasminebates7941 Před 2 lety +1

    This was so helpful. Thank you

  • @lwazizulu9274
    @lwazizulu9274 Před 2 lety

    Hi thanks for the video, will this in anyway notify the previous user of the reset?

  • @Bowden999
    @Bowden999 Před rokem +2

    Hi mate, trying this on my iMac as I’m selling it. It won’t allow me to type anything when the script appears ? Any suggestions please

    • @dpgamesbr4965
      @dpgamesbr4965 Před 6 měsíci

      Meu também não, me ajude se encontrou algo que sirva 😢😢😢

  • @carlcreary875
    @carlcreary875 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. I tried this with a iMac the windows that u command just came up briefly in the middle of the screen and it went back to the pass word window could u help out guv it u can thanks

    • @dpgamesbr4965
      @dpgamesbr4965 Před 6 měsíci

      Meu também apareceu assim, se conseguiu consertar, me ajude por favor 😢😢😢

  • @esterferenczy6727
    @esterferenczy6727 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this video! I finally managed to factory reset my old macbook, ready for sale. 😊

  • @juliochingaling5824
    @juliochingaling5824 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video. Thank you. I just tried it on a 09 Mac pro and it's taking a little time to restart,hopefully it works. God 🙌 bless.

  • @toyotaking1
    @toyotaking1 Před 9 měsíci

    I keep getting the installer information on the recovery server is damaged?

  • @yostein7781
    @yostein7781 Před rokem

    Lo ! Did you work on the new way to restore mac OS ?

  • @Ytnkingmillion
    @Ytnkingmillion Před 2 lety +1

    This really helped 💯 people need to make videos like you 😈

  • @alangrist9259
    @alangrist9259 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely spot on! Thank you so much. Kind Regards Alan

  • @alisonpage9649
    @alisonpage9649 Před rokem

    Thank you so much it worked. 😊

  • @samanthaloverde1682
    @samanthaloverde1682 Před rokem +1

    Mine just shuts itself off every time I try to restart it. What am I doing wrong? I’m following everything he says to type

  • @shelbytruett3782
    @shelbytruett3782 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much! You saved me who knows how much money! You are my hero and a life saver. Thank you so so so much!

  • @user-tk6tz7tf6y
    @user-tk6tz7tf6y Před 11 měsíci

    This was amazingly simple. Thank you so much

  • @send2gokul
    @send2gokul Před rokem +23

    When I click on command+s button, I did not get a terminal. Did it change to any other key?

    • @cpz48isuq1fiyyrc5zlr
      @cpz48isuq1fiyyrc5zlr Před měsícem +1

      same

    • @realzacharykool9378
      @realzacharykool9378 Před měsícem +2

      Is it a new computer because if it is, then it’s not gonna work

    • @ufooooooooooooooooo
      @ufooooooooooooooooo Před měsícem

      ​@@realzacharykool9378Yep I think it's all MacBooks with the m chips that have different startup commands they're on the apple support page.

    • @dogecoin4085
      @dogecoin4085 Před měsícem

      Mine is like a 2010 ish MacBook Pro. Purchased at a Pawn Shop. Goes to screen Weslaco Independent School District MIGRANT. PLEASE HELP.

  • @pacodel42
    @pacodel42 Před 2 lety +4

    Wonderful, thanks !
    The last command is not "shutdown /h now" but "shutdown -h now" so you don't have to shut down the computer manually, but it works fine anyway.

  • @braxtonrobinson3415
    @braxtonrobinson3415 Před rokem

    Thanks bro this was really helpful after all the frustration of being locked out

  • @daniam1151
    @daniam1151 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, on my page the last thing showing on the screen is -sh3.2# and yours is showing something different. After I put in the codes you provided it says volume could not be mounted and that read/write mode is not allowed. Also this is my laptop so Im trying ot recover everything in it. Please help thanks :)

  • @joyhelsinki7205
    @joyhelsinki7205 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks so much for making this video

    • @joyhelsinki7205
      @joyhelsinki7205 Před 3 lety

      This video connected me to Daxtoolzz on instagram

  • @RebeatThatPlease
    @RebeatThatPlease Před 11 měsíci +12

    Haha, schools MacBook? MY MacBook now!

  • @turnerface
    @turnerface Před 10 měsíci

    Bro thank you so much!! This worked! I got a MacBook Pro from a yard sale/storage unit clean out sale for $10 and I couldn’t get into it! This worked thanks brother!

  • @paul-hill
    @paul-hill Před 2 lety

    Hello Abdi. After I have done as you say. Can I only install iMovie or do I have to load in all the apps.

  • @rapiidzzbagy2442
    @rapiidzzbagy2442 Před rokem +2

    I tried it but it doesn’t let me type and just turns it on anyway does anyone know how to fix this or is it just me

    • @dpgamesbr4965
      @dpgamesbr4965 Před 6 měsíci

      Meu também está assim 😢 ele não abre o terminal, simplesmente liga...

  • @mingkomiwmiwmiw8616
    @mingkomiwmiwmiw8616 Před 2 lety +1

    What about activation lock? I was offered an MBA 2020 13" for $400. The laptop won't let them log in with their apple id and they don't want to do the hassle of solving it. Take note that I do not personally know the seller. They said they have receipts of purchase from California. We are in Asia. I researched a lot about erasing the macbook without the apple id and see that that is doable, but I just encountered an article about activation lock. Will it prevent me from erasing since the owner seems like they do not want to recover their id anymore? Should I buy it? What else should I check before buying it?

  • @MarlonG72
    @MarlonG72 Před rokem

    Deadly "how to", I tried it ONLY once and without a sweat, it was a sweet factory reset of my laptop, from my sister, now i can call it "my laptop". Thanks brotha.

    • @MarlonG72
      @MarlonG72 Před rokem

      Responding to you on a timely manner. How are you and hey, THANK YOU.

  • @msilghorbani4414
    @msilghorbani4414 Před rokem

    it isn't work in M1 chip. is there any way for M1?

  • @ziomatrix3741
    @ziomatrix3741 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much.

  • @KymberleeDisdle-gb8or
    @KymberleeDisdle-gb8or Před rokem +1

    Not used my MacBook in years because I couldn’t get on to it thank you sooo much!

  • @Geniehenry
    @Geniehenry Před 2 lety +1

    That was perfect, thank you!

  • @lynetteayers9208
    @lynetteayers9208 Před rokem +12

    Please help…I get that pop up with the black screen and words but then it goes back to log in screen…won’t let me type

    • @DtDerrick
      @DtDerrick Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah same here, did you ever figure out how to get it to work?

    • @CheCHECHEJJ
      @CheCHECHEJJ Před 6 měsíci

      @@DtDerrickjust lock in

    • @queenchellztv2865
      @queenchellztv2865 Před 5 měsíci

      Did you ever figure it out cause mine is doing the same thing

  • @ashlynhunt2265
    @ashlynhunt2265 Před 11 měsíci

    He a real one for this^^

  • @sillygoofy1893
    @sillygoofy1893 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you so much! this worked on my macbook pro that my dad gave me but couldn’t remember the password. i was skeptical but this video was a massive help👍🏻

  • @stevie-jones-music
    @stevie-jones-music Před 2 lety

    Cheers man, great help! Thank you

  • @user-xk8bf2ws1g
    @user-xk8bf2ws1g Před rokem

    What do I do if it says device is write locked

  • @bilalpajazitovic2926
    @bilalpajazitovic2926 Před rokem +8

    When I hold command S nothing pops up

    • @FuegoConToTv
      @FuegoConToTv Před rokem

      Unlock 100% remember to press the keys right when you hear the laptop turn on and is best if it has older software.

    • @icecitydooka
      @icecitydooka Před rokem +1

      I think the comments are fake

  • @troyschmidt2704
    @troyschmidt2704 Před rokem

    After doing the reset and the setup, take a look at the list of users. All the previous user accounts are still there. Also if you open up terminal the original user is still there. Any thoughts?

  • @rachelbuster8950
    @rachelbuster8950 Před 2 lety

    It took 2 times but did work. Thank you for the help I was so stuck

  • @umdsis
    @umdsis Před 11 měsíci +1

    thank you man

  • @denislazin9363
    @denislazin9363 Před rokem

    Can't work for me .. "device is write locked" .... Please help me

  • @kingsleyakpabio771
    @kingsleyakpabio771 Před 2 lety

    Wow . This was great. It worked out. Really appreciate. Thank you much. I saved so much not paying Tonnes for the service

  • @FromDiAtoDae
    @FromDiAtoDae Před 2 lety +2

    Haha you saved me on my 2006 MacBook I found. You’re a life saver!

    • @ryannance9673
      @ryannance9673 Před rokem

      Ya I think there is maybe 10 real ones and the rest just say the same shit but word it different

  • @ShaniisWorld
    @ShaniisWorld Před 2 lety +3

    Rabīʽ al-Awwal Mubarak to all our beautiful family ❤️

  • @Eduj5790
    @Eduj5790 Před rokem

    mine doesent say bash 3.2 before i write???

  • @osoyosa21224
    @osoyosa21224 Před rokem

    Didn't on my Mac book pro anyone got it to work for the apple MacBook pro?

  • @MarkLofthouse-ro7ec
    @MarkLofthouse-ro7ec Před rokem

    Thanks v much. You've just saved me a trip to the Apple store. Awesome. Worked perfectly

  • @anthonynelson9468
    @anthonynelson9468 Před 2 lety +1

    Hell yeah! Thank you for this! Such a blessing

  • @Nature-gr7mz
    @Nature-gr7mz Před rokem

    Mine didn't work shows device write locked.

  • @idontcaregsrdf7340
    @idontcaregsrdf7340 Před rokem +3

    I feel like a cool hacker man

  • @lcm1559
    @lcm1559 Před rokem

    Thanks for this. After many days of searching how to reset MacBook Air 2010 to factory settings, not one recovery key option worked. Mac loaded as far as the globe and progress bar but then failed to boot to wifi settings.
    Now, after your code restored to factory state, I'm stuck at terms and conditions: the "Agree" option won't allow me to accept; it is NOT highlighted. Ivan only select "back" which puts me on the Apple ID page.
    How do I continue when I'm unable to accept T&Cs, and there is no other option to continue forwards.

  • @nikoddd201
    @nikoddd201 Před rokem

    i have a mac book pro and ive tried pressing all the combinations of buttons before the mac turns on and still goes straight to the log in screen. can you please tell me what other combination of keys to press?
    ive tried pressing all the f1 - f12 keys cmd & o -f.

  • @dk-lo6vl
    @dk-lo6vl Před rokem

    my command and s button doesn’t work

  • @dakangz
    @dakangz Před 10 měsíci

    Wow thank you bro saved me money, and now i can add coding into my resume, jk Thanks, tho

  • @WoXaS888
    @WoXaS888 Před rokem

    Thanks man. Best wishes from Serbia and Montenegro. You hellped me a lot. You saved me 150€ 😀

  • @hunterribeiro4018
    @hunterribeiro4018 Před 2 lety

    thanks heaps brother, found a imac on someones front lawn next to the bin! turns out its on the newest software and works, you helped me out heaps

  • @ItsUR89Snowman
    @ItsUR89Snowman Před rokem +4

    This didn’t work for me 😞

  • @chloemcbratney4576
    @chloemcbratney4576 Před rokem +7

    Didn’t work

  • @almightygaming68
    @almightygaming68 Před 2 lety

    Dude thank you!! I looked up everything.

  • @chazfinder
    @chazfinder Před 2 lety

    Can you do this after you have booted in safe mode and already erased the HD? I cannot reinstall OS because the previous Apple ID info is still on the Mac.
    Thanks in advance!

  • @chrisclarke9139
    @chrisclarke9139 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey this didnt work for me ... :(

  • @shaparker9924
    @shaparker9924 Před 2 měsíci

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Worked like a charm!!!
    I followed your video and instructions along with you and its was so quick and easy!

  • @nicolewatkins5317
    @nicolewatkins5317 Před 2 lety

    Wow tysm , you’re so smart and talented you earned a sub!!

  • @sithukhantkyaw377
    @sithukhantkyaw377 Před 11 měsíci

    Plz for macbook pro 2012 😢