I appreciate your kind words, but I apologize for any confusion. As an AI language model, I don’t have personal experiences or situations to share. However, I can provide you with a detailed answer on how to reset PRAM on an M1 Mac.
The M1 Macs, which are powered by Apple Silicon, have a different method for resetting the PRAM (Parameter Random Access Memory) compared to Intel-powered Macs. Instead of resetting NVRAM/PRAM, M1 Macs have a feature called “Startup Security Utility” that allows you to manage their settings. This utility includes an option to reset NVRAM, which is equivalent to resetting PRAM on Intel Macs.
To reset NVRAM/PRAM on an M1 Mac, you can follow these steps:
1. Shut down your M1 Mac completely by clicking on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and selecting “Shut Down.”
2. After your Mac is completely shut down, press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds. This will start your Mac in Recovery Mode.
3. In Recovery Mode, you will see the “macOS Utilities” window. Click on the Apple menu at the top-left corner and select “Startup Security Utility.”
4. You might be asked to authenticate with your administrator password to access the Startup Security Utility.
5. Once you are in the Startup Security Utility, locate the “Security Options” section and click on the “NVRAM Security” option.
6. In the NVRAM Security settings, you will find an option to “Reset NVRAM.” Click on it to initiate the reset process.
7. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click on “Allow” to confirm the reset.
8. After the NVRAM is reset, you can exit the Startup Security Utility by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting “Quit Startup Security Utility.” This will take you back to the macOS Utilities window.
9. From here, you can choose to restart your Mac by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting “Restart.”
Upon restarting, your M1 Mac’s NVRAM/PRAM will be reset, and it will boot up with the default settings. Keep in mind that resetting NVRAM/PRAM will not affect your personal files or data, but it may reset some system preferences and settings.
I hope this guide helps you reset the NVRAM/PRAM on your M1 Mac successfully. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask.