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Is there a special condition/timing for the CMD+R combination at startup?

Pressing command + R does not result in the user/password/utilities experience described. Instead, I see a language selection. Is there a specific time to press CMD and R, or should I hold it for a smaller or longer duration?

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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 5:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 6:15 PM

Select your language, then the screen you are expecting will appear.

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Is there a special condition/timing for the CMD+R combination at startup?

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