Reset all settings on mac data for OS

By Legoman, 30 April, 2023

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I need to reset all settings on my MacBook. I need to reset to clear this because i I was playing around with Settings and lost the ability to access the Internet. When I tried to connect to my network now it is asking for a WPA two password wich i do not have, i used to be able to reconnect using my 10 digit password which was my home telephone number. Hoping to reconnect so I can do a complete wipe and reinstall the OS. Obviously by doing this right now requires a connection to the Internet.can anyone be able to tell me how I could do this with terminal

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By Dominic on Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 16:34

Press the power button.
Start up your Mac but keep holding the power button.
Releases after, say 15/20/102.
Wait for around 15 or 20 seconds I guess then press the command and touch ID buttons.
Entering your password.
Go to somewhere in the start-up menu called start-up security.
go down to word says no security.
After it’s done applying, restart your computer.
No, I’m pretty sure you can reset it without an Internet connection now.

By Legoman on Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 16:47

Thanks for offering the advice, does this work for MacBooks with the chip or without?

By Dominic on Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 17:18

You require a T2 processor. They can be found in your MacBooks from 2018 and you

By Tyler on Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 20:53

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

When prompted to enter your WPA2 password, does it work to enter your phone number? WPA2 refers to the type of security on your Wi-Fi network, not a separate password.