How to wipe MacBook Pro without losing data
- Download CleanMyMac X and launch it.
- Click Scan.
- Click Run.
- Go to the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and choose System Preferences.
- Select Time Machine.
- Click the Select Backup Disk button.
- Choose the disk you’d like to use as a Time Machine backup, then click Use Disk.
- Check the Back Up Automatically box in order to back up your Mac to the chosen disk automatically.
The ultimate checklist before you reset MacBook Pro
1. Deauthorize iTunes
- Open iTunes on your Mac.
- Click Account in the menu bar.
- Choose Authorizations > Deauthorize This Computer.
- Provide your Apple ID and password.
- Click Deauthorize.
2. Turn off FileVault
- Go to the Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Choose Security & Privacy, then click FileVault.
- Click the lock icon to unlock it.
- Enter the administrator name and password.
- Choose Turn Off FileVault.
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3. Disable iCloud
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Select iCloud.
- Click Sign Out.
- Confirm that you want to remove data from your Mac.
4. Sign out of iMessage
- Open up Messages.
- Click Messages in the Menu bar in the top left corner of your screen.
- From the drop-down menu, choose Preferences.
- Select your iMessage account.
- Click on the Sign Out button.
5. Erase Touch Bar Data
- Hold down the Command+R keys after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac or right after your Mac begins to restart.
- Choose Utilities > Terminal from the macOS Utilities window.
- Type this command in Terminal: xartutil --erase-all
- Press Return, type yes when asked if you are sure, and press Return again.
- Choose Terminal > Quit Terminal.
Step-by-step guide to reset Mac to factory settings
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Step 1: Restart Your Mac in Recovery Mode
Step 2: Erase Mac hard drive
- Choose Disk Utility in the Utilities window.
- Click on the Continue button.
- Choose your startup disk.
- Click Erase from the buttons at the top of the Disk Utilities window.
- Choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled) from the menu.
- Click Erase.
Step 3: Reinstall your operating system
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