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What's the alternative method to unlock FileVault and reset your password?
34 comments · newest first
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Paris
11 months ago
A new local recovery key? That's not right, is it?
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Marnie
11 months ago
I thought calling AppleCare was the only option.
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Fidelia
12 months ago
Wait, can you really reset it through iCloud?
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Dwight
12 months ago
Definitely B, that's the easiest way.
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Beckie
1 year ago
You can use iCloud Account Recovery!
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Tamra
1 year ago
I definitely recall that iCloud Account Recovery is a method, but I can't remember if it's the only one available.
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Keith
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought creating a new local recovery key was an option, but it seems like it might not be the best choice.
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Remona
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like calling AppleCare was mentioned as a last resort.
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Danica
1 year ago
I think I remember something about using iCloud for recovery, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right option here.
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Emmett
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is to call AppleCare to create a new account recovery key. That sounds like the best way to unlock FileVault.
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Brynn
1 year ago
Okay, I remember learning about this in class. I believe the correct answer is to use iCloud Account Recovery.
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Sherell
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Nancey
1 year ago
I think the answer is to create a new local recovery key, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Rosenda
1 year ago
Creating a new local recovery key seems like the most straightforward solution here. I'll go with that.
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Susy
1 year ago
I think insufficient authorization could be the answer, but I'm not entirely sure if it's considered data-oriented.
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Johna
2 years ago
Wait, we're supposed to unlock FileVault? I thought this was a test for breaking into the FBI's database.
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Madalyn
2 years ago
C) Call AppleCare to create a new account recovery key.
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Curtis
2 years ago
B) Use iCIoud Account Recovery.
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Owen
2 years ago
A) Create a new local recovery key.
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Rachael
2 years ago
A new local recovery key? Sounds like a lot of work, I'm going with B.
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Magdalene
2 years ago
It's a convenient option to reset your password.
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Lashunda
2 years ago
Using iCloud Account Recovery is a good choice.
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Audry
2 years ago
A new local recovery key? Sounds like a lot of work, I'm going with B.
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Azzie
2 years ago
But calling AppleCare to create a new account recovery key could also be a valid option.
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Dulce
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the option is to use iCloud Account Recovery.
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Julio
2 years ago
Ohh, the good old AppleCare, always there to save the day. I'll go with C.
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Charlie
2 years ago
Yes, AppleCare is always reliable when it comes to these issues.
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Dudley
2 years ago
That's a good idea, they should be able to help you create a new account recovery key.
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Aleshia
2 years ago
I think I'll go with option C and call AppleCare for help.
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Azzie
2 years ago
I think the alternative method is to create a new local recovery key.
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Yaeko
2 years ago
Option B for sure! Who needs iCloud these days, am I right?
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Trina
2 years ago
B for sure! Who needs iCloud these days, am I right?
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Cassandra
2 years ago
B) Use iCloud Account Recovery.
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Orville
2 years ago
A) Create a new local recovery key.