How To Factory Reset Mac The Ultimate Guide

In this guide, I will demonstrate the steps for both. But first, it is crucial to review the precautions you should take before resetting.

Things to do before resetting your Mac

Before you make the final call to erase your Mac, I strongly advise you to take the following steps:

How to reset Mac to factory settings using Erase Assistant

You can use Erase Assistant on T2, M1, and M2-based Macs. The procedure for resetting your Mac is simple, but it may vary slightly depending on the version of macOS you have installed. Here’s how you can reset your Mac running macOS Sonoma/Ventura and Monterey.

How to factory reset Mac on macOS Sonoma or Ventura

How to factory reset Mac on macOS Monterey

 Note: During the procedures outlined above, you might need to:

Reconnect a Bluetooth accessory like a mouse or keyboard. Restart the accessory if it doesn’t auto-connect. Select a Wi-Fi network or attach a network cable. Use the Wi-Fi menu in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The time required to completely wipe your entire system may vary, so just wait patiently. If you encounter the “Erase Assistant is not supported on this Mac” error during the process, here’s how to fix it.

How to factory reset Mac using Disk Utility

To reset the older Intel-based Macs, you need to make use of Disk Utility. Here’s how you can go about it. Now, wait for the Mac to restart and then follow the onscreen instructions. After that, connect to a Wi-Fi network → select Exit to Recovery Utilities. Now, if you want to reinstall the macOS, you can follow the steps illustrated below.

How to restore Mac from backup

By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly start your Mac from scratch. But that might make you wonder – how do I get my data back? Well, don’t you worry, as our detailed guide on restoring Mac from backup is at your disposal. So, go ahead and give your Mac a fresh start. Wrapping up! I hope you now know how to factory reset your Mac. I’m grateful that Apple finally has a single Erase Assistant tool with macOS Sonoma, which simplifies the process a bit. If you have some queries regarding resetting your Mac, share them in the comments section below. I’d love to help you out. Read more:

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