Locked Out Of 2012 Macbook Pro
I have an old 2012 Macbook Pro that I have been locked out of for years that I am now re-attempting to access to remove documents from it.
A few years ago, I turned on the device and the password I had always used to log in, simply did not work anymore. No many how many times I tried, it would not let me into my laptop.
The issue is that FileVault is turned on, and the password does not work to decrypt FileVault either.
I attempted to reset the password using Recovery Mode and I went to the option "my keyboard does not work when entering a password". It then tried to have me unlock FileVault using a password. When I enter a random password that I know is not correct, it simpy gives the message "password is incorrect". However, when I enter the password that I know for a fact is correct, a pop up appears and says "are you sure you want to disable FileVault" once I click YES, it then says the password does not work.
So it is almost like the password is correct since it asks me if I am sure I want to decrypt it, but it doesn't fully process.
I have also attempted to reset my password using my apple ID, but I always get the message "An error connecting to the Apple ID server" and I cannot get any further.
I have taken this device to two different computer repair stores and have had no luck. I have a new device now, but all I want is to get into my old one to access old pictures and documents. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15