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The disk "Macintosh HD" can't be unlocked

I got the error The disk "Macintosh HD" can't be unlocked” so I follow the instructions from this post

The disk "Macintosh HD" can't be unlocked… - Apple Community

to remove the unmounted disk from the “Disk Utility” and then I got a denied access error to install Sonoma. But Now I am stuck with a no bootable computer. I ran the Recovery mode and get a Container Disk with all the Os Data, is it possible to get that bootable again? How can I recover my system without reinstalling anything or loosing any data?


Posted on Sep 10, 2024 3:44 AM

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Sep 10, 2024 8:29 AM in response to gpaty17

gpaty17 wrote:

I got the error The disk "Macintosh HD" can't be unlocked” so I follow the instructions from this post

How can I recover my system without reinstalling anything or loosing any data?


It looks to me you already lost or deleted your data volume... so you are beyond that point.





ref: How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1/M2/M3 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


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Sep 10, 2024 1:01 PM in response to gpaty17

gpaty17 wrote:

Thank you for your help, Is there way to recover the 250 Gb of data?


from one of your backups...?


3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite. 

More than one device, more than one backup methodology.



restore items backed up with Time Machine

Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support


Restore your Mac from a backup

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support



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