When selecting Safe Mode and holding down shift key and then typing in password Mac Book just boots up in normal mode. Have made sure file vault is off, tried resetting SMP tried everything but still won't work. Had no problems until updating to Ventura 13.4.
After I select the hard drive on the left, then press the shift key the button under the drive icon changes to say "Continue in Safe Mode". This is correct enter password Mac reboots but not in safe mode
After I select the hard drive on the left, then press the shift key the button under the drive icon changes to say "Continue in Safe Mode". This is correct enter password Mac reboots but not in safe mode
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After you select the hard drive on the left, when you press the shift key the button under the drive icon changes to say "Continue in Safe Mode".
I do this in the exact sequence as mentioned holding down shift key when selecting safe mode Mac restarts asking for password then starts as normal but it is not in safe mode.
The way to start an M1 mac in Safe Mode is different from an Intel mac.
Instead of pressing Shift, you have to press and hold the power key until you are shown a screen with startup options, then choose Safe Mode.
To add upon the good advise in previous posting
If and only if this computer is an Apple Silicon Computer - there is no SMC ( System Management Controller ) on these computers
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer
1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
1B - If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.
2- Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
3 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
4 - Choose " Safe Mode "
If None of the above as worked >>
Then have a few suggestions ;
1 - Get Support Choose a product and we’ll find you the best solution.Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues .
2 - Have the computer evaluated by the Professionals who have the Special Hardware Software and Expertise to diagnose the issue and offer possible solutions
3 - Make an Appointment at the Apple Genius Bar and have them evaluate the computer
Revised version of Safe Mode for Apply Silicon computers
Must thank 😎 the previous Contributor for catching my omission 😂
A - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
B - Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
On a Mac with Apple silicon
Find out if you have a Mac with Apple silicon
P. Phillips wrote:
3 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
4 - Choose " Safe Mode "
You left out the part between step 3 and step 4.
Just to add, a way to know you are in Safe Mode is, if you have any third-party apps that load an icon into the Menu Bar, they will be missing.
Luckily the correct instructions are in the post above from this page: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Shut down Mac wait 30 sec till complete shut down. I then press and hold down power button till start up options appears showing HD drive and Gear cog. I then select the HD drive which at first says continue directly under HD Drive which I have selected. I then press and hold down shift key and the continue changes to Safe Mode I select Safe Mode and my Mac restarts asking for password. I enter the password for the HD drive and then my Mac starts up as normal taking me to normal screen. There is nothing displaying Safe Mode anywhere on my screen it is just my normal screen displayed. If it is in Safe Mode shouldn't it be displayed in menu bar?
Are you certain it isn't in Safe Mode? The only indication is it will say "Safe Mode" in red on the Menu Bar when you are on the login screen.
See my post above yours.
"After you select the hard drive on the left, when you press the shift key the button under the drive icon changes to say "Continue in Safe Mode"."
That was the missing link for me!!
Thank you :)
Answer for Mac doesnt work on macbook pro. There is no power button !
MacBook Pro M1 wont boot up in safe mode
