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I can't start up my iMac in safe mode

I followed the instructions numerous times at Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support (CA) for my M1 iMac 2021.


It will not boot into safe mode. I get the loading options screen - then Volume screen - I hold down SHIFT and press continue and my iMac just boots into normal mode.


What am I doing wrong? Thanks!


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iMac (M1, 2021)

Posted on Apr 23, 2023 9:46 AM

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Posted on Apr 23, 2023 10:34 AM

NOTE THIS IS FIXED BY TURNIG OFF FILEVAULT


I followed the instructions numerous times at Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support (CA) for my M1 iMac 2021.


It will not boot into safe mode. I get the loading options screen - then Volume screen - I hold down SHIFT and press continue and my iMac just boots into normal mode.


What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

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Apr 23, 2023 10:34 AM in response to Peter Ryan

NOTE THIS IS FIXED BY TURNIG OFF FILEVAULT


I followed the instructions numerous times at Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support (CA) for my M1 iMac 2021.


It will not boot into safe mode. I get the loading options screen - then Volume screen - I hold down SHIFT and press continue and my iMac just boots into normal mode.


What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

I can't start up my iMac in safe mode

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