I bought my macbook from someone last month.i tried doing some update and its asking me of firmware lock code
MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.15
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MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.15
It says
"If you forgot your firmware password
If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase."
Or you can have the person you bought it from do this:
"How to turn off a firmware password
Tbere would be little sense in setting a firmware password if it could be reset or bypassed by anyone but the person who set the password. It is a deterrent against stealing then selling Macs.
It says
"If you forgot your firmware password
If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase."
Or you can have the person you bought it from do this:
"How to turn off a firmware password
Tbere would be little sense in setting a firmware password if it could be reset or bypassed by anyone but the person who set the password. It is a deterrent against stealing then selling Macs.
Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support
Scroll down to the section about forgetting the firmware password.
I can’t even go to utilities to set the forgot password
i also tried to do reset but didnt work
You did not read the info at the link I posted above. You can't reset the firmware password.
does it mean i cannot use the laptop again
I bought my macbook from someone last month.i tried doing some update and its asking me of firmware lock code