DFU Restore M1, M2 or M3 MacBook Pro/Air & IPSW Reinstall macOS + DFU Mode 3 different ways!
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Published 2021-11-24
UPDATES:
#1. Current Apple Configurator Version is 2.17
#2. 4th NEW Way to boot into DFU mode = DFU Blaster!! bitbucket.org/twocanoes/dfu-blaster-public/downloa…
0:00 DFU Mode Intro
0:30 Updates & Chapters
0:42 I will show you 3 ways to boot DFU Mode
1:00 Why would you need to use DFU Mode
2:15 Getting Started booting into DFU Mode
2:56 Missing USB-C charge Cable for 14” & 16”
3:45 Which cables will work?
4:21 Prerequisites for DFU Mode
6:39 How to boot 14” MacBook Pro into DFU Mode
7:11 How to boot 16” MacBook Pro into DFU Mode
9:17 How to boot 13” MacBook Pro/Air into DFU Mode
10:44 #2 NEW FASTER way to boot into DFU Mode
12:26 #3 THE FASTEST way to boot into DFU macvdmtool
14:46 Prerequisites for IPSW AC2 to Revive & Restore macOS
16:48 M1 Mac can you downgrade macOS?
17:45 Using AC2 to Revive & Restore macOS
19:00 Any questions & Thank you!
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LINKS!
MacOS Big Sur and Monterey IPSW Download files
mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restor…
Apple Configurator 2 Download
apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id10371…
macvdmtool Download
github.com/AsahiLinux/macvdmtool
macvdmtool Install Instructions
bkurtz.io/posts/macvdmtool/
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Apple DFU & Apple Configurator 2 Article
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Main Article
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Apple Configurator gives you 2 options
Restore - You can erase & reinstall macOS on your mac in under 10 minutes
Revive - This will retain user data and reinstall macOS recovery if you are having problems booting into macOS recovery.
This mode will also help you if your Mac will not boot or if it is booting to an exclamation point.
I will go over how to restore macOS on your new Apple Silicon Mac. Your first line of defense for installing macOS on Apple Silicon should be macOS Recovery. But if for some reason you are having problems with that you can boot your Apple Silicon Mac with a Big Sur USB installer drive.
Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon with Apple Configurator 2 Hardware Compatibility
2020 Apple Silicon M1 Mac Mini
2020 Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Air
2020 Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Pro 13"
2021 Apple Silicon M1 24" iMac
2021 Apple Silicon M1 Pro & Max 14" & 16" MacBook Pro
Links
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New Article How to reinstall macOS on your Apple Silicon Mac
mrmacintosh.com/how-to-reinstall-macos-on-your-apple-silicon-mac-everything-you-need-to-know/
macOS ISPW Firmware Database - Download Full macOS ISPW Files!
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macOS Big Sur Full Installers Download!
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All Comments (21)
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I really enjoy watching your steps by steps instructions which its extremely clear and thorough!! I am SUPER glad that I found your video as I've been struggling to get into DFU mode for several hours (life saver on your 10s counting). I just subscribed your channel. WooHoo 🙌🏻🥳
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Super helpful - I was getting stumped on restoring via a downloaded IPSW and your very thorough instructions did the trick. 😁 Thank you!
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OMG, you are a lifesaver! I was trying to restore my wife's computer after I "hand me down" to her. I failed to erase it proper so I have not been able to run updates as I wasn't "owner". In the process of trying to reset, I completely hosed it. This saved me a lot of time and effort, thank you!
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This video is so helpful that I downloaded it in case it ever gets removed. When I need to get into DFU I always press the keys along with the video to get the timing right. Thank YOU Sir!
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God bless you, my man! Just revived mine M1 Max.
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Ur my hero, i was about to give up and then saw your video, you are the best!!!!
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Just want to say thank you so much! Apple Support articles just don't illustrate the recovery well enough compared to your actual demonstration. Saved me heaps of time trying and failing and not even knowing why. 🙏🙏
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This video saved my work life!!!! Great content and thorough details
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You are fantastic been trying for hours to get into DFU mode. Using your timing count
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Thank you! - I was struggeling with a MacBook Pro 13" M1 - Followed your guide to the second and it worked! Great guide!
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no one covers this topic unless for you .. hats off man . great job
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Thanks! - This really worked for me, DFU mode was explained and demoed perfectly.
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I'm glad I found your video, and your step-by-step tutorial saved my MacBook from turning into a brick.
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you're a legend for these tutorials, keep up the great work!
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God bless him just revived my imac 2021 😭 after hours trying
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This was great. Very helpful! thank you so much!!
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WOW! Just wow! I spent more than 2 hours struggling with this 16" 2021 model (before I found this video!) because of the different timing. THANKS!!
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after i watch ur video, finally I can boot my mac into dfu mode! thx!
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I learned a lot on this channel. Subscribed.
