How do I factory reset my MacBook?Teach you how to do it step by step.
Whether it's for**, gifting, or resetting personal settings, factory resetting your Macbook is a necessary step. Here are the detailed steps for your reference:
Back up important data: Always back up all your important files and data before doing a factory reset. Backups can be made using Time Machine or an external hard drive.
Log out of all accounts: Go to "System Preferences", tap "iCloud", and then tap the "Sign Out" button. Similarly, you will need to log out of all other app accounts, such as Google, Microsoft, etc.
Restart your Mac and enter recovery mode: Tap the Apple icon in the upper left corner and select "Restart". On restart, immediately press and hold the "Command" and "R" keys until you see the Apple logo or the rotating globe icon.
Select Disk Utility: In the macOS Utility interface, select Disk Utility, and then click Continue.
Erase the hard drive: In the list of hard drives on the left, select your primary hard drive (usually Macintosh HD). Then click the "Erase" button at the top. In the pop-up window, give the drive a name, select the format as "macOS Extended (Journaled)" or "APFS", and click "Erase".
Reinstall macOS: Close Disk Utility, go back to the macOS Utilities interface, select Reinstall macOS, and click Continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstallation of your system.
Set up a new Mac: After the macOS installation is complete, your Mac will automatically restart. Follow the on-screen instructions for initial settings, such as selecting a language, keyboard layout, and more.
Please note that this action will permanently delete all your files and apps. So, before proceeding, make sure that you have backed up all of your important data.