Yes, you can reset your MacBook Pro M4 password without using your Apple ID. Here are the detailed steps for different scenarios:
Using Recovery Mode
1. Restart your MacBook Pro M4: Hold the power button until you see the startup options.
2. Enter Recovery Mode: Click on Options and then Continue.
3. Open Terminal: From the Utilities menu, select Terminal.
4. Reset Password: Type `resetpassword` in the Terminal window and press Return. This will open the Reset Password tool.
5. Select User Account: Choose the user account for which you want to reset the password.
6. Create New Password: Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password for the selected user account.
7. Restart: Once the password is reset, restart your MacBook Pro M4 and log in with the new password[1][2][5].
Using a FileVault Recovery Key
If you have a FileVault Recovery Key, you can use it to reset your password:
1. Enter Incorrect Password: At the login screen, enter an incorrect password three times.
2. Restart and Show Options: You will see an option to "Restart and Show password reset options." Click this.
3. Enter Recovery Key: After restarting, select the option to reset using your recovery key and enter the 28-character key.
4. Reset Password: Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
5. Restart: Once done, restart your MacBook Pro M4 and log in with the new password[1][2].
Factory Reset (Data Loss Warning)
If you don't have access to any recovery methods and are willing to erase all data, you can perform a factory reset:
1. Enter Recovery Mode: Follow the steps above to enter Recovery Mode.
2. Erase Disk: Use Disk Utility to erase the startup disk.
3. Reinstall macOS: Reinstall macOS from the recovery environment. This will erase all data on the MacBook Pro M4[2][8].
Important Considerations
- Activation Lock: If Activation Lock is enabled, you may need the Apple ID password to fully reset the device. In such cases, contacting Apple support might be necessary[8].
- Data Backup: Always ensure you have a backup of your important data before performing any reset or erase operations.
[1] https://setapp.com/how-to/how-to-reset-lost-mac-password
[2] https://applemagazine.com/how-to-unlock-a-macbook-pro-without-a-password-or-apple-id/
[3] https://www.rogers.com/support/mobility/how-to-reset-your-apple-id-password
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89zLXfZpmxc
[5] https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/forgot-mac-password
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds1nt2fzEkw
[7] https://support.apple.com/en-us/102673
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1euqsa1/reset_imac_without_apple_id_password/