Mac boot looping occurs when the Mac repeatedly restarts itself during startup.
Mac boot looping occurs when the Mac repeatedly restarts itself during startup.
The issue started when I was watching videos on YouTube and my Mac died, so I tried charging it. Later, while making coffee, my Mac froze on the loading screen and overheated. I force shut it down and restarted it, but it kept looping through Apple logo, then a grey glitch screen, and finally stuck in recovery mode. After checking all disks, I restarted again but still faced boot loops. I tried internet recovery mode, but it also looped there. Now I’m stuck and can’t get into recovery or safe mode. The newer version with the touch bar seems to have fixed this problem.
Schedule a visit at your nearby apple shop. It could be software, or perhaps something simple like a “ping” message indicating many of the apple experts lack knowledge. If they’re unsure about the issue, they might suggest replacing the motherboard—though that’s only likely to be accurate in rare cases. When in doubt, take it to another repair service rather than a Mac store before giving up and purchasing a new device.
Start the system in internet recovery settings, then attempt to launch disk utility to perform a repair on your boot disk. If successful, it suggests the hardware is intact; if not, the drive may be damaged and would need a new board. For a T2-equipped MacBook Pro (exact model unknown), using another Mac with Apple Configurator in DFU mode could help recover the T2 chip. This process might succeed or not. I've seen two recent MBPs fail this way—one was resolved, the other required a replacement board. If repair isn't an option, visit an Apple store. With AppleCare+, repairs are free; otherwise, weigh third-party options against Apple's estimates. Be sure to confirm pricing from local shops before deciding. Note: Replacing the logic board erases all data, so verify the first steps or contact Apple for guidance.