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How do you start your MacBook Air in recovery mode

How do you start your MacBook Air in recovery mode

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For Intel-based Macs start your Mac holding Command R About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support

For M1, start and keep holding power button until you see boot menu then choose Options Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

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For Intel-based Macs start your Mac holding Command R About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support

For M1, start and keep holding power button until you see boot menu then choose Options Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

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