[2021] How to Reset your Mac to Factory Settings (Erase HD)

[@hipster0113]

I struggled for about an hour trying to delete everything with no success because no one says that you have to delete the data portion of the Mac HD. Thank you so much for including that! You saved me quite a bit of time!

[@jivanbhusal9082]

Same

[@taylorebenguard6998]

i feel like thats more or less common sense

[@BrendanSullivan-ys9wh]

​@@taylorebenguard6998as#hole

[@kivanaramsey8997]

Your such a life saver!! I bought the M1 Mac months ago and now I’m getting rid of it and didn’t know how to reset the factory, I was gonna cry because I couldn’t figure it out but then your video popped up and once I saw you’ll be helping with people who have M1s, I was smiling so hard😭 thank you so much!!

[@destineedillard5564]

This video helped sooooo much!!! I had literally looked at 3 or more other videos that weren't nearly as thorough as this one! I was actually able to FINALLY reset my mac. Thank you!!!!!

[@matthewbush3442]

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[@mvrz6]

Dude thanks for considering us who still want to keep the laptop and not only give instructions for those who wanna get rid of it, smart guide! 👍

[@traci1675]

I am so glad I found you. My Mac wasn't doing what all the "other" YT videos were saying and I was afraid to touch anything! This video had everything i needed. Thank you!!

[@ayisaddique5160]

You are amazing! This baby steps is what I needed all along. Thank you so much

[@unknownerorrcreator]

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[@Ricobaby93]

THE ONE AND ONLY VIDEO THAT IS ACTUALLY HELPFUL, SIMPLE, AND STR8 TO THE POINT !!! THANKS A MILLION BRO 🙏🏼🙏🏼💯💯

[@JustineNicoleLLoque]

Wow, thank you so much for this video! Finally something that I can follow step by step which helped me not panic all throughout the process!

[@CWick26]

No exaggeration: this video saved me. Extremely simple and helpful. THANK YOU for your help!

[@thelearningmachine5740]

You're the best! No one talks about the sub data part! It was driving me crazy because I kept seeing the other person's sub Data, even after erasing the HD! Thank you!!

[@GabrielJimenez1994]

Pretty much the only complete and thorough factory reset out there, I find the other ones (trust me, I found a lot), very lackluster. Thank you Daniel!

[@ARG]

agree :)

[@jasurrustamov1488]

I tried for more than 5 hours when I was trying to take it to the apple store, I saw this video, everything is clear and easy, thank you very much🔥

[@oscarsandoval871]

I usually don’t leave comments, but your way of explaining this whole process was clear, easy to follow and to the point. Gracias! You got a new subscriber!

[@toast4241]

Hello i have a question! When u restarted it did it said that it will take like more than 4 hours! I am a little scared that i did something wrong! I didn’t delete any of the data base or some! But yeah idk why it will take so long

[@JDX-FC24]

@@toast4241 mine has done the same. Did yours complete with no issues after the 4 hours ?

[@jonathan_careless]

This was THE best how to video I've ever watched on KZbin. Every single step made sense!!

[@petepappas5844]

Extremely clear precise directions, easy to follow! Thank you!!!

[@olio4710]

Bless you sir you were the only person whose video I watched who specifically said not to mess with the macOS base , I almost deleted it and messed up my computer , I was having trouble redownloading macOS Catalina because there was no disk ; I did not realize I needed to completely wipe the data on the HD disk and not mess with the MacOS base . Thank you so much , you saved me so much time !!

[@qwjacklin]

True life saver, thanks! Why did a lot of other videos skip the step where you remove the Mac HD-data? I had a huge 200G other volume and it was a real pain...

[@DilanJay]

Bro this was by far the best rendition of how to do this. I am super thankful you put this video up! I am literally liking this video and subscribing to your page!

[@samaplex]

Yes thank you!! This was the best tutorial I’ve found. Really helped a lot.

[@ThreeHappyDogs]

This is the only video that worked for my Macbook air 2017. None of the other videos (on the front page) were showing the screen that was showing on my end. Thank you!

[@freddysfamily1490]

When you posted about the calendar viruses you helped me a lot so thanks

[@morganbrown7922]

Thank you so much for the video. I have the M1 chip and it’s been a struggle trying to figure out how to erase my MacBook😩 didn’t realise it was different to the i core laptops. Thank you so much!!!

[@titasoldan]

This is the best video about reseting Mac!!! I have seen other 3 videos and 2 websites and they do not explain as quick and as detailed at the same time. Thanks for the content!

[@lokinova2547]

Only video that I found that showed me in full detail without some random BS side quest. Thank you

[@maxchin8]

Man, u are awesome! You saved so much of my time and helped me in a lot of occasions! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@saynomore5730]

Thanks bro everybody needs someone to teach us like little kids again , it’s hard when other videos be throwing all this crazy stuff they lose me all the time lol .

[@desnamassey2431]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial. Easy to follow and precise to get your Mac reset!

[@greenheart7]

Tried for hours to reset my Mac, this video really is very helpful.

[@terryknaus1725]

This was fantastic. Easy to understand and successfully walked me through step by step. Thank you!

[@Valeandgene]

Easy steps no blah blah blah. Perfect and simple. Thank you

[@MistewFweddy]

Thank you so much for this painfully simple yet incredibly knowledgeable approach to fixing my almost 1400 mistake lol got a glitch on the registration process and ended up with 10 profiles with the same name and no idea as to what password saved to each 👀 it Was such a nightmare until now

[@joshuafaust9591]

Helpful video for anyone struggling with the step between shutting down and rebooting!

[@Breeaannn]

Loved this. So helpful and detailed. I was missing deleting the other partitions from Other videos so this was perfect

[@That-Dude_from_UpNorth]

I just wana say thank you for this helpful video my wife bought a brand new MacBook and gave me her old one then I came across your video and it was a success much respect to you good man!! 👍🏼

[@smontecinos19]

Hi, I need help I think I deleted the Macintosh 😔 what can I do? It’s asking me select the disk where I want to install Mac OS.. but nothing is there

[@Heaps60]

A big thanks - very clear and step by step. I watched a lot of clips before I found your clip. Thanks very much.

[@tyjones8653]

Great video, easy step by step process. Greatly appreciated! 👍🏽

[@leninportes4407]

Thank you , easy to follow instructions.. the inflation and tone of your voice was very pleasant to listen to…….

[@JenniferPerez-rc6iq]

I thought I would never be able to do this on my own!! Thank you!! It was super helpful and straight to the point.

[@johnnycee888]

Didn't find the instructions exactly right for my Macbook Pro but will continue and see where we go. I'm confident that your instructions were very helpful. Thx

[@mrBytemare]

I have a big question. I just recently sold my macbook air. And I didn't follow the 3-steps ahead of signing out. I just pushed "command +r" and the formated the HD and reinstalled. While the new used have issues with installing or signing in on a a new apple-id?

[@maknusmoskovitz2575]

Excellent job explaining clearly and quick :D

[@jennyaspin8598]

Really helpful and easy to follow. Thank you so much.

[@ianwilliams1688]

No one does it like you. Hands down you are the best!

[@jezcii393]

Have M1,easy to follow, thanks so much!👌🏽

[@cjleal168]

I can’t get it 😢

[@nextvoice90]

Hey, the very last step, where you have to install macOS Big Sur, how ling did it take? Mine is saying 3 hours..... I’m wondering if I accidentally did something wrong.

[@cjleal168]

@@nextvoice90 don’t worry, it said a couple hours for me but did not take that long. You’re going to be okay just follow the steps

[@nextvoice90]

@cj leal awesome good to know. Thanks man.

[@hoopstalk2840]

I didn’t understand other peoples vids but u rlly helped

[@ShivaniPatwardhan_]

Thank you so much for this😭❤️

[@gimax4689]

Excellent excellent tutorial / guide. Was able to reset my macbook to factory without any hassles. Much appreciate!

[@ZipCodesMC]

what if i accidentally delete macintosh hd?

[@WxlidFN]

Did u get a reaction? I literally deleted the entire disk on accident and the person who wants to buy the macbook is boutta be here

[@kellymendez]

U can reinstall it again

[@kellymendez]

Go to Mac os recovery .listen to the guy talking.you can reinstal it again

[@videoraj]

Thanks!

[@cheeryroze]

Why there no disk appear? I cannot continue mine coz no disk appeared

[@laura_camacho]

Thank you so much, you saved me!!! I just deleted everything from a older computer and ive been struggling to re-install and older macos version. Its taken me 4 days to finally get it on a usb and reinstall. If i watched your video i would have not struggled so bad. Im using your video for a second computer and it was a breeze. Appreciate you!! 😩🙌

[@tekyosglance7082]

If it won’t go into recovery mode and it brings you to your account instead. Follow these steps! :) Hold the Power Button until the Apple logo shows up with some text under it. Then hold Command and R. While you’re holding Command and R don’t let go of the Power Button and Command and R until you see a different screen. You should get the Recovery Screen now. If you didn’t get the Recovery Screen then press Option and you’re good to go :)

[@crispychris3726]

Thanks so much

[@Cdglass]

Amazing, thank you

[@f.e.n.g.p]

This is soooooo helpful! Thank you!

[@bhattisab546]

Couldn't reset

[@fuente8093]

Thank you for going through the process. I looked everywhere and was unsuccessful, until I found your video! Thank you a lot !

[@humayahya]

Excellent tutorial. Very useful especially with the warnings on where you can ho wrong! Kudos

[@quanflvcko186]

Thank you all I found was the command +R options you’re the first person who said hold the power button I appreciate your help!

[@ballchingang731]

So simple. So awesome. This is how guides should be. Not the filler hour long videos. I wish you good health and a long life 😛. Thank you so much.

[@zainabumaiga3006]

Boi3

[@paquitaladelbarrrio5276]

7 stars for the step by step & such as clear instructions ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love the part of the finger saying do not touch 🤣

[@glennmeno3095]

when I enter recovery mode it automatically brings up my account? how do I get past it?

[@cjleal168]

Having same problem did you get past it ?

[@MrPrecisionLiquidity]

Hold power button for the m1 chip

[@tekyosglance7082]

If it won’t go into recovery mode and it brings you to your account instead. Follow these steps! :) Hold the Power Button until the Apple logo shows up with some text under it. Then hold Command and R. While you’re holding Command and R don’t let go of the Power Button and Command and R until you see a different screen. You should get the Recovery Screen now. If you didn’t get the Recovery Screen then press Option and you’re good to go :)

[@ammy_heart]

Omg thank you so much, I understood everything perfectly. I’ve been looking for a video since 8 am and finally found one now (it’s 11 pm) you been super helpful, thank you.

[@kcp_official]

The best guide i found in youtube. Thank you so much for the help. Now i can use my imac just like it was a new one. :)

[@yasirabbas6650]

Love. Love. Love. What a fantastic video. Can't thank you enough to tell you how much this video has helped me reinstalling the OS. THANK YOU!!!

[@jairorobles6297]

Thank you so much for a very thorough and useful tutorial. You made the process so much easier for a Mac newbie👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@flahertybob2903]

Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you for taking the time to make the video

[@ingridlong9203]

Great job! So happy that I found this demonstration. Easy to follow and gets the job done. Thank you!

[@yvettealicea2512]

Usually don’t leave reviews but…Very helpful step by step how to erase. Thank you very much!

[@barbie7034]

The M1 is different after restarting and holding the power button. Lost

[@DANYTOOLZ_ONINSTAGRAM]

CLONETOOLZZ 0N ¡.G. F!XED M!NE

[@GilWandered]

It was hard too, just choose options after holding down the power button, and then the steps should be the same in the video :)

[@sandivandervoort4305]

Thank you for an excellent step-by-step video. Very easy to reset my 2017 MacBook Air for trade-in. Much appreciated!

[@siempremireya]

Mines had 3 different disk available to install Mac Big surf, I thought I deleted them all though. Here it goes... we’ll see

[@annieeverett3015]

mine too: Untitled, masOS Base System and shared support...

[@MichelleHogan-j2g]

Thanks so much! This was really helpful and precise. Have a great day!!

[@kayonbtw1176]

No one gonna talk about his 50 Characters long Passwort?

[@DANYTOOLZ_ONINSTAGRAM]

*CLONETOOLZZ 0N ¡NSTA F!XED M!NE*

[@sayitasitisnn6785]

Thank you so much!!!! I had been struggling to erase for hours. Following your instructions, I have done so in minutes.

[@dazzlingqueen209]

When he said DONT mess with that file and I was playing with that file for an hour😳

[@darrengoh4338]

Me too!!!!!Hahahahahah I was so scared

[@agronkasolli1259]

Finely someone emplaning very simple,thank you dude

[@dianaandrade7229]

Unfortunately, this video did not work for me and now have to take my MacBook to the store. I have a 2016 MacBook. Mac HD icon did not populate when it came time to reinstall MacOS. I played your video several times before going into this step. Praying that I don't have to pay anything to get the HD.

[@nctzen9083]

This just happened to me. Do you have any updates? :((

[@dianaandrade7229]

@@nctzen9083 hi 👋 sorry for not responding sooner. Thankfully the specialist at thr genius bar at the apple store were able to fix it (recover the mac hd).

[@davidmacgown321]

Daniel is the Mac you're demonstrating on an Intel chip or a M1?

[@aztecwarrior8725]

I FIGURED IT OUT !!! thanks man !! Your the only one that actually went through all steps , thanks 🙏

[@flyparn]

The format part is really tricky. Thank you so much!

[@handmadesandmore]

The best detailed video I've seen so far.....You just saved me hours of frustration. Thank you for the video!

[@daralmanara]

Total agree really I was in same shoes

[@xanzonfire]

you just earned a subscriber my friend

[@jonathansarris8364]

Easily best video on KZbin. Cheers 😊

[@fuaiklj1545]

Love how you got straight to the point I subscribed ❤️

[@josefineforssell1944]

Thanks a lot, I watched several guide videos and none of them helped me except yours! Keep the good work up 🙌

[@denisebell7364]

Thank you so much. I watched so many videos and couldn’t figure it out. It got stuck in a certain place. Not with your directions. Thank you!!

[@dswain6222]

Great video! Everything you said is exactly what I did. Took me a few bad videos to find you but it was worth it.

[@AidanZO305]

Thank You dude! VERY helpful and for someone who is somewhat challenged in tech, this was a walk in a park!

[@kz-yz3fp]

Thank you. Your instructions are clear n logical..nothing taken for granted …very easy to follow!

[@MrAbsolem]

Thank you so much! Your video was the first one to show the difference between M1 and Intel, and I was here thinking I was doing something wrong with the “command” “R” lol

[@MrAbsolem]

@Annie Williams this video here helped me, thanks

[@xothal]

Best video I’ve found!!! Thank you so much!!!! 💫🙏🏼💙 I was started to get a headache trying To do command R, when you gave the second option which worked for me.

[@malcomk]

Thank you so much for easy step by step instruction! this is by far better than any other guide I found so far

[@tarneemgergis5117]

This is like the most helpful video I’ve ever seen

[@EasyTradeAfrica]

Thanks so much, time saving tips 🤝🤝

[@CarlosGonzalez-oj7ly]

Thank you for the step by step. Very helpful many many thanks!

[@vanessagonzales9021]

Super helpful. I watched a few different ones and this was the most helpful. Thanks man!

[@kirinr8316]

Thank you! I was struggling with this. Worked for me :)

[@emanali8972]

you are the best , easy , informative and quick to understand , thank you

[@thetruthhurts9220]

Thank you! This was super easy to follow along! The other videos I watched made me feel stupid cause I couldn’t figure it out lol.

[@ArczAngel]

very straight forward and easy to follow, the erase, delete HD thingy is the one i'm looking for! Thanks!

[@CHLOPATRAAA]

This is exactly what I needed, THANK YOU!! I remember I had to go through this with a suppppper old macbook before and it was a headache since it was out of date but this process took less than 10 minutes overall 🎉🎉 keep it up with the helpful content

[@Afrikadan]

This was stright forward , thankyou ❤