Macbook Pro recovery mode

my macbook pro 2021 y. in the recovery mode - dont see wifi.

I need to transfer my data from another MacBook. Help please))) Tell me how to do this without Wi-Fi? Startup disk doesn't show anything



MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Nov 15, 2023 3:17 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2023 9:14 AM

If you don't see any WiFi options, then connect an Ethernet cable to connect the laptop directly to the router. Will also need a USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. The error message clearly tells you to attach a network cable as another option. Without a network connection of some sort you won't be able to proceed.


Unless you Activate the Mac you won't be able to do anything with the Mac at all. The newer Macs require you to authenticate with an admin user account stored on the internal SSD and security enclave chip. If you cannot do this, then you will most likely need to perform a firmware "Restore", but this may still require a valid network connection to Activate the Mac anyway, but maybe the firmware restore will fix whatever underlying issue is going on with your laptop.


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Nov 16, 2023 9:14 AM in response to sidr_b

If you don't see any WiFi options, then connect an Ethernet cable to connect the laptop directly to the router. Will also need a USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. The error message clearly tells you to attach a network cable as another option. Without a network connection of some sort you won't be able to proceed.


Unless you Activate the Mac you won't be able to do anything with the Mac at all. The newer Macs require you to authenticate with an admin user account stored on the internal SSD and security enclave chip. If you cannot do this, then you will most likely need to perform a firmware "Restore", but this may still require a valid network connection to Activate the Mac anyway, but maybe the firmware restore will fix whatever underlying issue is going on with your laptop.


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