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I have got 5101F error while Internet Recovery after reset. What should I do?

I did a Factory Reset of my MacBook Air today, and then I went following all the needed steps as recommended, but an error 5101F ocurred and I have no idea what to do. What should I do in this quarantine period? I can't go to Apple Store. Please suggest some solution to it. Thanks

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 2:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2020 3:41 PM

Hi Abdul6337,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today with Internet Recovery and your MacBook Air. It sounds like you received an error when you attempted to enter Recovery mode this way. I can help you find some possible solutions.


Have a look here: About macOS Recovery and see the steps towards the bottom under "If startup from Internet Recovery is unsuccessful, you see a globe with an alert symbol (exclamation point)".


Trying another network or using an Ethernet cable may work. Please note that you would need an adapter for Ethernet with your MacBook Air.


Have a fantastic day!

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Apr 17, 2020 3:41 PM in response to Abdul6337

Hi Abdul6337,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today with Internet Recovery and your MacBook Air. It sounds like you received an error when you attempted to enter Recovery mode this way. I can help you find some possible solutions.


Have a look here: About macOS Recovery and see the steps towards the bottom under "If startup from Internet Recovery is unsuccessful, you see a globe with an alert symbol (exclamation point)".


Trying another network or using an Ethernet cable may work. Please note that you would need an adapter for Ethernet with your MacBook Air.


Have a fantastic day!

I have got 5101F error while Internet Recovery after reset. What should I do?

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