Apple Acsp11 6 5 1 Introduction To Macos Recovery
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sasa332138Introduction to macOS Recovery
Objectives:
At the end of this episode, I will be able to:
1. Describe the purpose and function of the macOS Recovery partition.
2. Boot a system into recovery mode and access recovery tools.
3. Describe the tools available within the Recovery environment.
Additional resources used during the episode can be obtained using the download link on the overview episode.
Potential sources of errors
Failing RAM
Bad sectors on HDD
Bad memory blocks on SSD
Accidental deletion
Corrupt file system
Malware/Ransomware
Error Symptoms
Freezing during boot
Frequent spinning color wheels
Applications failing to run
Files becoming corrupt
System fails to boot
Operating system not found
Time Machine
Restore deleted/damaged files
Restore entire disk
Disk First Aid
Recover from disk errors
Reset file permissions
Reinstall macOS
Restore damage/missing OS files
Repair disk boot files
If it is a hardware issue, you have to fix the hardware first
Recovery volume
Stripped down version of macOS
Allows access to recovery tools independent of the installed OS
Allows re-installing macOS
Used to be on the installation media
Installation media is no longer included with a new Mac
Recovery volume is on the local disk
Hidden partition
Allows you to boot to recovery without installation media
Not particularly helpful if your HD fails
Alternative Recovery Locations
USB install media
Follow these instructions (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372) to create installation media
Time Machine backup disks
Internet Recovery
Added in OS X 10.9
Boot-time shortcuts
Option
Displays boot menu
Used when booting from USB, Time Machine or Internet Recovery
Command + R
Reinstall same version of macOS that was previously installed
Option + Command + R
Upgrade to the latest version of macOS supported
Shift + Option + Command + R
Install the version of macOS that shipped with your hardware
Using the internal recovery partition
1. Power off the computer
2. Power on the computer while holding Command + R
3. Release Command + R when you see the Apple logo
4. Select Reinstall OS X
Available Tools
Install OS X or Reinstall OS X
Get Help Online
Disk Utility
Startup Disk
Firmware Password Utility
Network Utility
Terminal
External Resources:
During this episode, you can reference the following external resources for supplementary tools and information:
