Macbook Air Stuck In Recovery Mode

I had storage problems sharing my iphone Icloud and data with my brand new macbook air. I factor reset my macbook air through settings and as soon as it restarted I was in recovery mode. I have tried literally everything and can’t get out of recovery mode. I’ve tried downloading MacOS Ventura and it gets all the way to the end and then I receive a “An error occurred while preparing the instillation.

MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Posted on Dec 29, 2023 1:13 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2023 1:24 AM

Hey there!



You will need to restore your Mac using Apple Configurator on a second Mac. You will need the following:


    • The latest version of Apple Configurator installed on a Mac running macOS 12.4 or later
    • Internet access
    • You may need to configure your web proxy or firewall ports to allow all network traffic from Apple devices to Apple’s network 17.0.0.0/8. For more information on the ports used by Apple products, see the Apple Support article Use Apple products on enterprise networks. For more information on whether your network uses a web proxy or firewall, consult your router manual or your internet provider.
    • A supported USB-C to USB-C charge cable, such as the one sold by Apple (may not be available in all countries or regions) or a supported USB-A to USB-C cable
    • The USB-C cable must support both power and data. Thunderbolt 3 cables aren’t supported.



Then, follow the steps here:



Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support.



If you don't have access to a second Mac, contact Apple Support:



Contact - Official Apple Support



If you'd prefer, if you purchased your Mac recently from Apple, you may be able to exchange it for a new one:



Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple



You can also call Apple and see if you can exchange it:



Contact - How to Contact Us - Apple



Hope this helps!



-Jack

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Dec 29, 2023 1:24 AM in response to Bradford2023

Hey there!



You will need to restore your Mac using Apple Configurator on a second Mac. You will need the following:


    • The latest version of Apple Configurator installed on a Mac running macOS 12.4 or later
    • Internet access
    • You may need to configure your web proxy or firewall ports to allow all network traffic from Apple devices to Apple’s network 17.0.0.0/8. For more information on the ports used by Apple products, see the Apple Support article Use Apple products on enterprise networks. For more information on whether your network uses a web proxy or firewall, consult your router manual or your internet provider.
    • A supported USB-C to USB-C charge cable, such as the one sold by Apple (may not be available in all countries or regions) or a supported USB-A to USB-C cable
    • The USB-C cable must support both power and data. Thunderbolt 3 cables aren’t supported.



Then, follow the steps here:



Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support.



If you don't have access to a second Mac, contact Apple Support:



Contact - Official Apple Support



If you'd prefer, if you purchased your Mac recently from Apple, you may be able to exchange it for a new one:



Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple



You can also call Apple and see if you can exchange it:



Contact - How to Contact Us - Apple



Hope this helps!



-Jack

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