Unable to access anything after erasing MacBook

kaz-k wrote:

Hi,

Try to Internet recovery with Option+Command+Shift+R if you haven't try it yet.

FYI, it is best to use Command + Option + R (without the Shift) in order to attempt access to the most recent version of online installer for that system. If the Mac doesn't have access to Internet Recovery Mode, then this key combination may boot into standard Recovery Mode without needing to authenticate with an AppleID to confirm a previous "purchase" (Apple's documentation is very confusing on this).

Of course it doesn't hurt to try that key combination with the Shift if the other fails.

Hi,

Try to Internet recovery with Option+Command+Shift+R if you haven't try it yet.

"Unable to access anything after erasing MacBook: I erased my MacBook and can’t access anything now. No Time Machine detected, no disk utility recognized, I’m doomed!"

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Installing macOS on a Mac:

A. "iPad Pro, iPadOS 18":

You've selected iPad as your device for your post. What role does that play in this?

B. "No ?Disk Utility?:

Provide a photo of our screen. IMPORTANT: block out personal information (i.e. names and time), by covering it red-colored rectangles and such, through use of the Phots app.

C. Mount the Drive:

Once in Disk Utility, mount the drive. Boot into: Recovery Mode (Intel or Silicon) . You'll need to click the “Mount’ button to proceed. So, select the drives, and then click "Mount" Try rebooting once more. If of no success, then click unmount button, and then the mount button. Try rebooting once more. It looks dulled-out. So, if you cannot click it, then click the First Aid button to fix this volume.

What is the exact model of your Mac? You can get this information by entering the system serial number on the Apple check coverage page here:

View Coverage - AppleCare & Warranty

Please do not post the serial number on the forums since it is considered personal information.

What macOS version is the computer running?