Getting Error 611 in DFU mode on MacBook Pro

What I'm currently experiencing is that I'm getting error 611 when I put my macbook into DFU mode. I want to know what to do.



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Posted on Jan 15, 2025 1:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2025 3:56 AM

xtrasure wrote:

What I'm currently experiencing is that I'm getting error 611 when I put my macbook into DFU mode. I want to know what to do.


"Communication error:

This error primarily signifies a problem with the communication link between your Mac and the restore computer."


Can you try a different cable to connect and compare your results...




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Jan 15, 2025 3:56 AM in response to xtrasure

xtrasure wrote:

What I'm currently experiencing is that I'm getting error 611 when I put my macbook into DFU mode. I want to know what to do.


"Communication error:

This error primarily signifies a problem with the communication link between your Mac and the restore computer."


Can you try a different cable to connect and compare your results...




How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support




Jan 16, 2025 6:24 PM in response to xtrasure

Did you connect the USB cable to the correct USB-C port on the Mac in DFU Mode?

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


A Thunderbolt cable cannot be used...usually a Thunderbolt cable has a lightning bolt icon on the connector.


In fact some USB-C cables may only be for charging devices and may not be capable of transmitting data.


Or it could indicate the laptop in DFU Mode has a hardware issue...after all you are trying to solve some problem by putting into DFU Mode in the first place.



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