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Mac startup problem

Hello, i cant complete internet recovery process because of -1008F error, i removed the mac from apple id so the problem isnt activation lock anymore.


yes, i formated the disc and got folder icon with ? On startup.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Nov 28, 2021 8:13 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2021 8:23 AM

Davidkos wrote:

Hello, i cant complete internet recovery process because of -1008F error, i removed the mac from apple id so the problem isnt activation lock anymore.

yes, i formated the disc and got folder icon with ? On startup.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)


If your Mac starts up to error -1008F

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206989





I might suspect your Internet connection is inadequate in some way...


Get on a faster Network

Get closer to the router

use an Ethernet connection

Power Cycle your router

Disable any VPN or Proxy server

Uninstall any third party Cleaners,Optimizers,Anti-virus


Do a safe boot   https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



What is the bigger picture— what issue are you having with a MacBook Pro (2020 and later)...?

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Nov 28, 2021 8:23 AM in response to Davidkos

Davidkos wrote:

Hello, i cant complete internet recovery process because of -1008F error, i removed the mac from apple id so the problem isnt activation lock anymore.

yes, i formated the disc and got folder icon with ? On startup.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)


If your Mac starts up to error -1008F

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206989





I might suspect your Internet connection is inadequate in some way...


Get on a faster Network

Get closer to the router

use an Ethernet connection

Power Cycle your router

Disable any VPN or Proxy server

Uninstall any third party Cleaners,Optimizers,Anti-virus


Do a safe boot   https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



What is the bigger picture— what issue are you having with a MacBook Pro (2020 and later)...?

Nov 28, 2021 8:30 AM in response to Davidkos

Davidkos wrote:

I had problems with partitions, so format should have fixed that.


You can restore from one of your backups if you have an issue w/ Recovery or Interest Recovery


 Restore your Mac from a backup

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203981


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If this is an M1 Mac— there can be some complications

https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-a-mac-with-apple-silicon-apdd5f3c75ad/mac


You can always visit an Apple store if no resolve

Mac startup problem

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