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Q: how to unlock macbook pro 2014 from lost mode

My id was stolen 3 months ago and now I have reset my apple account but my mbp 2014 is still in lost mode and asked me to input 4 digital pin code to unlock when I try to boot the system. I tried command + R and it's useless.

 

Please help and thanks a million.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Feb 4, 2016 9:53 PM

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  • by chroot,

    chroot chroot Feb 4, 2016 11:32 PM in response to APPLE8899
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    Feb 4, 2016 11:32 PM in response to APPLE8899

    Lost mode enables a firmware lock which prevents being able to boot to recovery mode.

     

    You need to enter the four digit pin correctly or take it to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

     

    If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support

     

     

    How do I unlock my Mac?

    Once you locate your Mac, you can unlock it by entering your passcode on the lock screen. If you forget your passcode, you'll need to take your Mac to an Apple Authorized Service Provider along with your proof of purchase.

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 4, 2016 11:52 PM in response to chroot
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    Feb 4, 2016 11:52 PM in response to chroot

    Where could I find the four digital pin code? thanks.

  • by chroot,

    chroot chroot Feb 4, 2016 11:57 PM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 4, 2016 11:57 PM in response to APPLE987987

    Unless you have previously written it down, you won't be able to find it anywhere.

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 12:04 AM in response to chroot
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    Feb 5, 2016 12:04 AM in response to chroot

    can i ask apple send me a new one?

  • by chroot,

    chroot chroot Feb 5, 2016 12:22 AM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 5, 2016 12:22 AM in response to APPLE987987

    If you do not know your four digit passcode to unlock the computer then your only option is to take it in.  The computer needs to have some of the firmware located on the logic board flashed to remove the lock.  The passcode is located in this firmware which cannot be remotely accessed.  Apple cannot create a new passcode and they do not have a record of the current passcode.  Apple can remove the passcode after you bring it to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider with a copy of your proof of purchase.

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 12:50 AM in response to chroot
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    Feb 5, 2016 12:50 AM in response to chroot

    thanks for your explanation. Logically the thief who stolen my apple id could setup this pin code remotely, why I can't reset the pin code by myself. I can't persuade myself to believe that. Apple has somehow reset my apple id to me and now I have full control of my apple id. I mean when thief control my apple id, he could locked my macbook remotely, why I couldn't reset the pin code after I got my apple id back. It's ridiculous.

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 1:01 AM in response to chroot
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    Feb 5, 2016 1:01 AM in response to chroot

    The situation is that I am in New Zealand, this country hasn't an apple store at all. I went to a authorized provider like yoobee they said no you need paid several hundreds dollars to apple to buy a software to fix your problem. It's really *****.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Feb 5, 2016 1:28 AM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 5, 2016 1:28 AM in response to APPLE987987

    Another option may be to discuss this matter with an Australia Apple Store to see if they could

    help you solve this issue with your MacBook Pro, even though you'd pay to ship it there & back...

    Or an officially sanctioned AASP; if provided adequate proof of your ownership.

     

    Was your MacBook Pro was recovered by a law enforcement agency and returned to you...

    and was 'Find My Mac' enabled -- or what was the process involved to get the Mac back?

     

    The computer would still have to be presented along with evidence of ownership to resolve this.

     

    PS: do you have two AppleIDs or two ASC accounts?

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 1:46 AM in response to K Shaffer
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    Feb 5, 2016 1:46 AM in response to K Shaffer

    Thanks for your reply. My macbookpro wasn't stolen. The hacker just stole my apple ID and set my mbp to lost mode. I have purchase evidence like invoice and email.

     

    Thief could lock my macbook through my apple ID even he didn't touch it physically, but the owner can't do anything after he controls his apple ID. what's the problem and logic inside this? I can't understand.

     

    And more, my stolen apple id used icloud.com and I searched in some forums and I found there are so many icloud.com IDs were hacked by same person.  He asked you to pay some money to get you id back. I spent 3 months to call apple to solve my problem. Finally apple reset my apple id password, but my mbp is still in lost mode.

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 1:49 AM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 5, 2016 1:49 AM in response to APPLE987987

    it's really a shame i think.

  • by chroot,

    chroot chroot Feb 5, 2016 1:54 AM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 5, 2016 1:54 AM in response to APPLE987987

    The end result will be the computer taken to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider to have the passcode lock removed.  At this point I would call your region's AppleCare support to explain the situation.

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-nz/HT201232

  • by APPLE987987,

    APPLE987987 APPLE987987 Feb 5, 2016 2:03 AM in response to chroot
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    Feb 5, 2016 2:03 AM in response to chroot

    so that's the apple policy in spite how rude and dirty it is, we have to follow it. I mean that's game rules if you want to play a beautiful mbp.......I can't say anything more. who cares?

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Feb 5, 2016 3:45 AM in response to APPLE987987
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    Feb 5, 2016 3:45 AM in response to APPLE987987

    This situation sounds as though it began with something described here as:

    Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

     

    Once the scammer is given remote control of the computer (in an attempt

    to be rid of the phony scam, desperate people sometimes do this instead

    of learning how to Quit the web Browser to re-gain control of their Mac...)

    they can go as far as your situation; they do this to not only get money from

    scared computer users, also to attempt to hijack personal fiscal information.

     

    Screen Shot 2016-02-05 at 2.25.45 AM.png

     

    If the situation started with the 'phony' scam, and it went to this last state...

    not only credit card numbers, personal info, etc stored in computer were all

    then subject to compromise & copying by the scammer; with that door open.

     

    Not sure if you could restore function of the computer by installing a new

    hard drive or replacement storage of same type as the unit had when new.

    Or if there is a firmware or other block in the actual logic board inside the

    Mac which would not allow anyone to fix the problem by swapping hardware.

     

    This aspect, if enacted by Lost Mode or may require Apple Software, that a

    small shop in NZ may not be willing to purchase. If they are authorized they

    could request an official copy. Maybe a different Authorized Apple Specialist

    or Service Provider may be able to fix the problem, at less cost to you.

     

    Did you look through the online support to see if a list of authorized

    service providers appeared? I used to have a link, but appear to have

    that no longer. One where you get a list of businesses or any apple

    stores if in your area; and maps with phone numbers.

    http://www.apple.com/nz/support/contact/

     

    Find Locations:

    https://locate.apple.com/nz/en/

     

    Did you try the premium businesses in this locator map?

    Auckland

    https://locate.apple.com/nz/en/service/?pt=4&lat=-36.8483375&lon=174.7627499

    wellington

    https://locate.apple.com/nz/en/service/?pt=4&lat=-41.2925488&lon=174.7733654

     

    Anyway, the issue here has become escalated to another problem from the

    initial symptom, that likely is why the whole event took place, originally...

    Other similar situations could be part of the original event. The scam can go

    that far; and some get their straight away even if you were to up pay, first.

    And that's all it takes...

     

    Sorry to not be of much help in this matter.