How to Hard Reset MacBook Air?

Back up your data if possible

Shut down the MacBook Air

Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds

Release the Power button

Wait a few seconds

Press the Power button again to turn it on

If needed, reset NVRAM by turning it on and immediately holding Option + Command + P + R for about 20 seconds

If needed, reset the SMC on Intel MacBook Air by shutting down, then holding Shift + Control + Option + Power for 10 seconds, then releasing and turning it on

If you want to erase and reinstall macOS, restart and hold Command + R, then use Disk Utility and Reinstall macOS

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