Mac Mini 2020 won't accept password

Trying to upgrade to Sonoma or Ventura 13.6 but machine won't accept password.

Posted on Oct 1, 2023 12:54 AM

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Oct 1, 2023 7:27 AM in response to paulfromvictoria

Have you maybe encrypted the drive using FileVault?


Start up from macOS Recovery

Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


In Disk Utility>View, select Show all Devices, highlight the top left entry. Run Disk First Aid


What has often worked for others is to use this Restore Method instead of CMD+r keys...


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


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