No Set Firmware Password option under Startup Security Utility on Macbook M3

Hi, I just purchased a MacBook Pro m3, I tried to set the firmware password option under startup security Utility but I couldn't find it?

I already have FileVault turned on.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Dec 13, 2023 02:14 AM

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Dec 13, 2023 03:43 AM in response to dr.elkady

Same, but FileVault on my Mac is OFF; I'm led to believe that FileVault had replaced firmware passwords for Recovery Mode, but apparently not. Mine has one set, but I need to remove it to send away for repair. How do we address this?

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Dec 18, 2023 12:41 PM in response to das_munch

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