Command + R Restore

Trying to do a Command + R restoration to reinstall macOS. Each time, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not recognized at the beginning of the process, stopping any action. I can then shut down and do a normal restart with no KB/mouse problems. Bluetooth is always on. Why no recognition?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 1, 2020 9:08 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 1, 2020 11:03 PM in response to navy001

As soon as you see the Apple symbol on startup hold down Command + R, if you still cannot get it to boot please try a wired USB keyboard.

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