How to Fix macOS Stuck on the Apple Logo During Startup.
How
to Fix macOS Stuck on the Apple Logo During Startup.
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Example:
MacOS
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Steps:
1.
Be
Patient and Wait Longer
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Sometimes,
after an update or new installation, your Mac may take a while to start
up. It might be slow during this process, especially if a macOS
update is being installed. Some updates, like macOS upgrades,
can take hours, so give it some time before trying anything else.
2.
Force
Restart Your Mac:
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If
you’ve waited long enough and it’s still stuck, try
restarting your Mac by force. This can help it start again.
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Press
and hold your Mac’s power button for about 10 seconds.
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Your
Mac will turn off, then press the power button again to turn it back on.
3.
Start
in Safe Mode:
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If
your mac is having trouble with its storage or files, starting in Safe
Mode can help. Safe Mode fixes small issues and allows you to
boot your Mac properly.
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Turn
off your mac by pressing the Power button.
·
Turn
it on again, but this time, immediately press and hold and Shift key.
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Release
the Shift key when you see the login screen.
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Your
Mac will now start in Safe
Mode.
4.
Reset
PRAM/NVRAM:
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PRAM
and NVRAM are memory areas that store settings like sound volume and display
preferences. If there’s a problem with them, it can cause
the Apple logo to get stuck. Restarting them may fix the issue.
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Turn
off your Mac.
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Press
and hold the Command
+ Option + P + R keys together as soon as you turn the Mac back on.
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Keep
holding the key until you hear the startup second twice, then release.
5.
Reset
the SMC (System Management Controller):
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The
SMC controls power, fan speeds, and the battery in your Mac.
Sometimes resetting it can fix startup issues, including the Apple logo
problems,
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Turn
off your Mac.
·
Press
and hold the Shift
+ Control + Option keys on the left side of your keyboard for 10
seconds.
·
While
holding those keys, also press power button for another 10
seconds.
·
Release
all keys, then turn your Mac back on.
6.
Repair
Your Startup Disk with Disk Utility:
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If
your Mac’s disk is having problems, it might get stuck during
startup. You can use Disk Utility to repair it.
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Restart
your Mac and immediately press Command + R to enter recovery mode.
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Once
the macOS utilities window appears, click on Disk Utility.
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Choose
you main disk and click First Aid to repair it.
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After
the repair process, restart your Mac.
7.
Run
Apple Diagnostics to Check for Hardware Issues:
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Apple
Diagnostics can help you check if there’s a hardware problem causing
your mac to be stuck on the Apple logo. It will run a quick test to
identify any issues.
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Disconnect
any external devices (expect the power or internet cable).
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Turn
off your Mac, then pass the Power button again and immediately hold down
the D
key.
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Wait
for the language selection screen, then choose your language.
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The
diagnostics tool will run and show you any error codes that you search and
resolve.
8.
Reinstall
macOS:
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If
none of the above methods worked, reinstalling macOS might be your last
option. It’s a fresh installation that can fix any system issues.
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Restart
your Mac and press Command
+ R to enter recovery mode.
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Select
Reinstall macOS from the utilities window and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Wait
for the installation to complete, then restart your Mac.