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How do I bypass Mac EFI password?

How do I bypass Mac EFI password?

Disable the Password With Firmware Password Utility

  1. Restart your Mac while holding down the Command + R keys to enter Recovery Mode.
  2. When the Utilities screen appears, go the Utilities menu bar, and select “Firmware Password Utility”.
  3. Choose to turn the Firmware Password off.

What is an EFI password on Mac?

A firmware password prevents users who don’t have the password from starting up from any internal or external storage device other than the startup disk you’ve selected. It also blocks the ability to use most startup key combinations.

How do I get EFI on my MacBook air?

To access your MacBook’s Open Firmware, you must first shut off your computer. Then turn it back on, holding down the “Command,” “Option,” “0” and “F” keys simultaneously as the machine boots to access the Open Firmware interface.

How do I find my administrator name and password for MacBook Air?

Select System Preferences. In the System Preferences window, click on the Users & Groups icon. On the left side of window that opens, locate your account name in the list. If the word Admin is immediately below your account name, then you are an administrator on this machine.

Is there a way to remove the EFI passcode on a Mac?

Our developers created a simple, smart software that removes EFI passcode in a single click of a mouse. You do not enter any passwords to make it work, and you can follow the built-in on-screen guides to succeed. Make sure your MacBook (Pro \\ Air), iMac (Pro), Mac Pro and Mac Mini are supported by CheckM8 EFI Unlock Software.

What does EFI stand for on a Mac?

It’s important to know that an EFI password and a MacOS password are two different things entirely. EFI stands for Extensible Firmware Interface, as mentioned, this is an extra level of security that you can add onto your computer only if your Mac comes with a T2 chip.

How do I unlock my MacBook Air EFI?

Step 1. Turn off your Mac. Step 2. With a screwdriver unscrew the back of your Mac. Step 3. Remove or disconnect the battery. Step 4. Remove the screws on the L-Bracket and remove it. Step 5. Then slide one of the levers to the left. This will release the RAM so you can remove it.

Where do I find the firmware password on my MacBook Pro?

Your Mac asks for the firmware password only when attempting to start up from a storage device other than the one selected in Startup Disk preferences, or when starting up from macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password when you see the lock and password field: