Unable to bypass the Lock Screen on my MacBook Air

I can’t get into my MacBook air2017 it just has a lock on screen I have no idea what password is I’ve tried everything


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Original Title: Lock on screen MacBook Air 2017

Posted on Jun 4, 2025 1:39 AM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2025 3:44 AM

Sounds like it's asking for a firmware passcode. If that's the case, you can' "bypass" it. If you don't remember the firmware passcode, you'll have to take the machine and the original proof of purchase to Apple to get it unlocked.


Where and when did you buy the machine?


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Unable to bypass the Lock Screen on my MacBook Air

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