I can't restore and no options to restore

I want to restore to factory setting and I can not restore

MacBook Air 11″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 22, 2023 07:31 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2023 09:44 AM

Since it appears you're on El Capitan, you'll want to follow the steps shown in the Apple Support document linked here: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support


If this doesn't work, please let us know what isn't working.


Hope this helps.

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Jul 22, 2023 07:44 PM in response to huynhhome

Continued from my previous reply.


huynhhome Said:

"I can't restore and no options to restore: I want to restore to factory setting and I can not restore"

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Recovering Lost Data:

If you cannot upload data, then it is gone, if not backed up. So, look in a place would would have backed it up. Elsewise, it is gone. For example, here is how you would troubleshoot Photos and Videos:


Locating Lost Photos and Videos:


I. Enable Photos and Contacts in iCloud:

On the iPhones, enable Contacts in iCloud.

On the iPhone:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)
  5. Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)


II. Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Three Things to Try:

A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos App - Apple Support

B. Check iCloud, Directly:

Go here, and see if they reside in iCloudhttps://www.icloud.com/photos

C. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card

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