How do I generate an unlock pin for my MacBook Air

bashir297 wrote:

Yes, I purchased it from a third party. It is MacBook Air 2020

Unfortunately, getting iCloud-locked (either this or Activation Lock) is one of the most common signs that a Mac is lost or stolen.

You should take your Mac in to local law enforcement and check whether it is lost or stolen in a police report. If the Mac is NOT lost or stolen, try the suggestions below:

• To preserve all data on the Mac and remove the lock, you will need Apple's assistance. If you have the appropriate proof of purchase, you can set up a hardware repair with an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to remove this lock, which is implemented as a firmware password. To set up a repair, contact Apple Support.

• If you are willing to permanently erase all content and settings on your Mac, and if you have a second Mac available, you can attempt to remove this lock by restoring (not reviving) the T2 Security Chip firmware. Please note that this process does NOT remove Activation Lock. If you want to remove Activation Lock, ask the previous owner to do so. If they are unable to remove Activation Lock, double-check with the police that the Mac is not lost or stolen, then start an Activation Lock support request.

bashir297 Said:

"How do I generate an unlock pin for my MacBook Air? I have removed it from my icloud connected devices for fear of my account being hacked"

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Two Thinks:

A. Modifying your Credentials:

Being suspicious, consider modifying your credentials, ASAP, starting with a new password.

• Modify: your login credentials (using both a New eMail and a New Password) for Apple and each and all sites
• Associate: a different method of payment to your account
• Enable: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID PayPal and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

B. Verify the Device:

Verify that the device is still assigned to your account. If something is not yours, then remove it.  Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

Hi bashir297,

If you were the one to lock your Mac using Find My Mac, you created the unlock pin at the time that you locked your Mac. Unfortunately, the unlock PIN is most likely gone now that you've removed it from your iCloud connected devices. (It would have been gone anyways after a short time after locking your Mac.)

What year was your MacBook Air made in? Does it have USB-C ports? Does it have the M1 chip?

If you didn't lock your Mac and the system lock pin screen appeared unexpectedly, did you purchase this Mac from a third party?