2 workable solutions to restore MacBook Air to factory settings without disk (2024)

Is it possible to reset MacBook Air to factory settings without disk?

The simple answer is yes! It's possible toreset MacBook Air to factory settings without disk. Many people have this problem because sometimes you need a disk to reinstall your operating system. However, this is not the case with a system reset.

A system or factory reset will reset the operating system to what it was when it was first installed. So it removes any settings, configurations or cache buildup that could slow down Windows. But why reset your MacBook Air to factory settings without a disk? Here are a few reasons:

• Restore macOS to factory settings.
• Reset MacBook Air to restore performance.
• Clear all content and settings on MacBook Air before sale.
• Wipe your MacBook Air for any performance issues related to itmacOS base system.

So, these are some of the essential reasons why you may need to wipe your MacBook Air. Doing this will improve performance and ensure that none of your vital data is left behind when you sell your MacBook Air. It is safer to backup your MacBook Air in advance, and EaseUS data recovery software can help you backup and restore your data efficiently:

Remove private data before resetting MacBook Air to factory settings

Before proceeding with the reset, it is important to protect your private data and information. This includes logging out required accounts. To do this, you will find some important tips in this section. So here are four:

Tip 1. Cancel or transfer AppleCare coverage

AppleCare+Coverage is one of the essential things you need in your next device. But if you don't buy a new MacBook, you might want to cancel the subscription so you don't get charged. This is how you do it:

Trin 1.Go to the App Store.

Trin 2.Go to your account settings.

Trin 3.Click "Manage".

Trin 4.Then click on 'Edit subscription'.

Trin 5.Find and click 'Cancel subscription' at the bottom.

This way you don't pay every month. It is recommended that you simply log out if you need to use another Mac device. We'll show you how in a moment.

Tip 2. Back up or transfer personal data to MacBook Air

Another thing you should do is backup your personal data and preferences. Apple usually keeps this kind of information in your account, but your Mac device has an equal share of it. That's why you need to do this:

Trin 1.Open "Utilities"on your MacBook Air.

Trin 2.Go to applications and open "Migration Assistant".

Trin 3.Select 'To another Mac"option and press Continue.

Trin 4.Select all your important data and press Continue.

Trin 5.Wait for the transfer to complete.

Before you proceed with this, make sure that the other Mac device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Once you're done, you can move on to the next tip.

Tip 3. Sign out of iTunes, iCloud and iMessage

You need to sign out of iTunes, iCloud and iMessage. To sign out of iCloud and iMessage at the same time, you can do the following:

Trin 1.Open "System Preferences" on your MacBook Air.

Trin 2. Enter Apple ID and then click iCloud.

Trin 3.Click Log Out at the bottom.

Then sign out of iTunes and here's how:

Trin 1.Open iTunes on your MacBook.

Trin 2.Find and click Account at the top.

Trin 3.Navigate down and click "Log Out".

Tip 4. Disconnect Bluetooth devices on MacBook Air

Finally, make sure that all Bluetooth devices are disconnected as they may interfere with the reset procedure. This is how you do it:

Trin 1.Open "System Preferences".

Trin 2.Find and click on the Bluetooth icon.

Trin 3.The next section shows you the connected devices.

Trin 4.Hover your mouse over each device and wait for the "X" icon to appear.

Trin 5.Click the 'X' icon next to each device to disconnect.

And these are all the things you need to do before you start the rest. So make sure you follow each of these tips carefully.

How to reset MacBook Air to factory settings without disk

Now that the conditions are met, we will reset the MacBook Air without disk to factory settings. To do that, you can use two methods, both of which we will discuss here. But before you read the instructions, watch the video we made for you.

In this video, you will find the corresponding steps for each time stamp, such as:

• 00:33 Hold Command + R after boot to enter recovery mode
• 00:55 What options should you choose to perform a factory reset without disk
• 01:20 What options you should choose to reset your MacBook air correctly

After going through these steps, you will understand what you need to do. But if you don't, here are the two written methods to make it easier for you:

Solution 1. Restore MacBook Air to factory settings without disk in recovery mode

The first solution you have is to reset your MacBook Air in recovery mode as shown in the video mentioned earlier. In recovery mode there are several options so it is important to choose the right one. By the way, you can also reset your Mac to factory settings in recovery mode without a password.

First you need to know how to boot into recovery mode for Intel or Apple based silicon. So this is what you need to do:

Trin 1.Boot Mac into Disk Utilityor recovery mode. (You can click the link to learn more about how to start Mac in recovery mode.)

Trin 2.Once you are on the Recovery/macOS Utilities screen, click on Disk Utility.

Trin 3.In the Internal Drives section, locate and click Macintosh HD Drive.

Trin 4.Select "Delete" from the top bar.

Trin 5.Click Delete Volume Group when the dialog box appears.

It's important to understand that this will delete everything, including macOS. So you will need to reinstall it, especially if you are going to sell it. So here's how to do it:

Trin 1.Reboot into recovery mode.

Trin 2.This time select "Reinstall macOS".

Trin 3.Follow the on-screen instructions and launch your macOS.

This will reinstall macOS and restart your MacBook Air. Once done, you will notice that there is no data or configuration from before - hence the diskless factory reset.

Solution 2. Use Erase Assistant to factory reset MacBook Air without disk

The other method you have is to use macOS Erase Assistant without entering recovery mode. You'll need to open the macOS Erase Assistant, but it works slightly differently for macOS Ventura and macOS Monterey.

When you open macOS Erase Assistant on your Mac, the first prompt will ask you to create a backup. Since we already did that, continue without creating a backup.

So this is what you need to do:

Trin 1.belowDelete all content and settings, read the warning and press Continue.

Trin 2.When you press Continue, a warning will appear.

Trin 3.Tap Erase All Content and Settings to confirm.

Trin 4.Wait for it to continue and restart your MacBook Air.

After confirmation, your screen may go black for a few seconds as many settings are reset. Once done, your MacBook Air will restart and you will notice that everything is gone, including data and settings.

Recover deleted files after resetting MacBook Air to factory settings

After the factory reset, many MacBook Air users will find that their contents are gone. Now it could be random or lack of backup. Therefore, you should backup your files before performing a factory reset.

But that doesn't mean you can only lose files with a factory reset, and you can lose your files even without a factory reset. That's why you need a professional recovery tool likeEaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for macUnpleasantrecover files after factory reset mac.

What makes it unique? Let us give you a few reasons:

• Recover Deleted Files Macdue to virus attacks, malware infections, partition loss and disk damage.
• Recover deleted images, videos, music, audio and documents after factory reset.
• Recover lost data whenevermacOS installation failed/solid/frozen.

Therefore, it is the best choice for you to start a recovery after resetting your data. This is how you do it:

Step 1. Select the location to scan

Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and select the hard drive, SSD, SD card, USB flash drive or TF card where you lost data. Click "Search for Lost Files" to start the scan.

Remark:Before recovering data, you'd better click "Disk Backup" on the left sidebar to backup your Mac to prevent further data loss. After backup, the software can recover data from Mac backup and your computer can transfer new data again.

Step 2. Filter lost Mac data

The software automatically scans for lost data on MacBook/iMac. When the scan is completed, filter the desired data via the "Type" and "Path" buttons.

Step 3. Recover lost data or files

Double-click the file to view it. Then click the "Recover" button to restore the lost data to another location.

Conclusion

There you have it folks, how to reset your MacBook Air to factory settings without a disk. It is important to note that you will need to backup your data and sign out of your Apple accounts before beginning the reset. Otherwise, it may cause account-related issues.

So make sure you follow the steps correctly and use a reliable recovery tool like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac.

Reset MacBook Air to factory settings without drive FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions to answer your additional questions:

Can I reset my MacBook Air to factory settings without a password?

Factory reset Mac without passwordrequires you to do a hard reset. That's why you need to do this:

1. 1. Enter recovery mode.
2. 2. Use the disk utility.
3. 3. Select the Reinstall macOS option.

This way you can reset your MacBook air to factory settings without needing a password.

How do I restore my MacBook Pro to factory settings without recovery mode?

You can use the built-in tool macOS Erase Assistant, which is a built-in tool in your system settings. So, find this setting in the System Preferences section of your macOS and then select Clear all content and settings. This allows you to reset your macOS without entering recovery mode.

How do I restore my Mac to factory settings without a disk?

There are two options: Reset your Mac using Recovery. When you start Recovery, select "Reinstall macOS". The second is to use the macOS Erase Assistant in System Preferences. We recommend the first option as it is much more reliable.

How can I completely wipe my Mac to factory settings?

To completely wipe your Mac to factory settings, follow these steps:

1. 1. Boot into recovery mode according to your Mac device.
2. 2. Use the Disk Utility option.
3. 3. Remove Macintosh HD (the primary volume) from there and wait for it to finish
4. 4. Once done, reboot into recovery mode
5. 5. This time select Reinstall macOS
6. 6. Wait for it to finish and reboot

This way you will completely wipe your Mac device to factory settings.