{"id":2918,"date":"2018-11-26T14:11:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T22:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/?p=2918"},"modified":"2024-03-25T11:15:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:15:14","slug":"four-steps-wipe-macbook-air-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/2918\/four-steps-wipe-macbook-air-data","title":{"rendered":"Four Steps to Wipe Your MacBook Air Data?"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s a good idea to physically clean your MacBook Air, which makes it more attractive to buyers; but more importantly, you need to protect your private data, credit cards, personal photos, and account information by erasing your MacBook Air data before you sell. Use these quick steps to wipe your MacBook Air.\n\n\n
STEP 1<\/b>: Make a backup of your MacBook Air\nYou can back up your MacBook Air with Time Machine backup, iCloud backup, by transferring files to an external drive, or by using Migration Assistant to transfer files and settings to a new Mac. NOTE: You should always make sure your backup was successful before taking the next step!<\/em>\nTime Machine backup<\/b>\nConnect your external storage and set up Time Machine<\/a>, then use the menu to select “Backup Now.” Once your backup completes, connect your external storage to a new Mac to transfer your files. You can select which files to transfer, or conduct an entire system restore.\niCloud backup<\/b>\nOnce you set up iCloud<\/a>, it will automatically sync and create a backup for your MacBook Air. All that’s left to do is sync your files to your new Mac to complete the transfer.\nTransfer files to another device<\/b>\nConnect an external hard drive or your new MacBook, then use the Finder<\/a> to locate and move your files. Note that you cannot restore your entire system with this method \ufffd” you can only move files.\nMigration Assistant<\/b>\nPair your old MacBook Air to your new MacBook via cable or WiFi, then use Migration Assistant<\/a> to transfer settings, apps, accounts, and files. To get started, open Migration Assistant and follow the prompts.\nNOTE: if you have macOS Sierra or later, both computers must be near each other with WiFi turned on. If you have OS X El Capitan or earlier, both computers must be connected to the same WiFi network. <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n\n\n
STEP 2<\/b>: Log out of Apple services\nPrevent future users from accessing your data by signing out of all Apple services on your MacBook Air.\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to sign out of iCloud<\/a>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to sign out of iMessage<\/a>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to sign out of iTune<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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STEP 3<\/b>: Erase MacBook Air data\nReformat your hard drive and reinstall macOS.\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Restart your MacBook Air, then launch Recovery Mode by pressing and holding CMD + R\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select Disk Utility\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select your startup disk and click Erase\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Erase using Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select Disk Utility, click Quit Disk Utility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n\n\n
STEP 4<\/b>: Reinstall Mac OS\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Restart your MacBook Air, then launch Recovery Mode by pressing and holding CMD + R\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select Reinstall macOS\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The operating system will install; when installation is complete, press CMD + Q, then select Shut Down<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\nThinking about selling your MacBook Air?<\/b>\n\nThis handy guide helps you determine your MacBook Air value<\/a>.\n\n

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