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The T2 chip is a custom Apple chip that handles the security functions for APFS encrypted storage, TouchID and secure boot. It also integrates other functions like SSD, systems management (SMC) controllers, and well as audio and image processors.

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Hardware-independent recovery key similar to Bitlocker?

Unfortunately, if you support Intel and Apple Silicon Macs and ones with and without the T2 chip and Secure Enclave, there are differences in implementation and levels of harness on macOS that may not …
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bridgeOS not updating?

I have had decent success downloading the full installer. Usually that works without going to recovery but sometimes that is easier for people. But I only go to newer bridge, not regress so you might …
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What is this green symbol on the touch bar?

That issue can be a hardware issue like the logic board, top case or the connectors that link the two, but it also can be a sign that the firmware and T2 chip needs to be revived or restored. … The test will determine if you just needed to reload the software that runs the T2 chip and Secure Enclave and BridgeOS or there’s an actual hardware failure. …
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Macbook Pro 16 Failed to boot after Big Sur update now I'm unable to mount the disk even in ...

The 16 MacBook Pro is Intel based and has the T2 chip. … This means all the data is well encrypted and the keys are stored on the T2 and the system will unlock all of the system data in target mode and other pass phrases may also be able to decrypt the data …
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2019 MacBook Pro 16" T2 Security Chip question

After 4 days, I would ask them to send it to Apple or return it. Sounds like their ability to explain service delays is lacking. Unless they explained you a path and you didn’t OK them to erase it / b …
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Macbook, Can't boot from USB because has no administrator in startup utility

support.apple.com/en-us/HT204455 If so, you will need to get Apple to unlock the device by providing original proof of purchase if you can’t recall and enter the passwords that were entered into the T2 … The T2 encrypts the storage with a device key and as you add admin accounts, their password and identity is asssociated with the key to unlock the storage so you would normally provide that admin password …
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Mac Pro with Startup Security Utility

The tool you seek to bypass is embedded in firmware so it’s not going to be trivial to trick or bypass. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204455 Have you tried reaching out to Apple for assistance i …
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What is the point of FileVault on a Mac with the T2 security chip if the chip is already res...

The point from what I can see is having the data encrypted is more about making it so much easier to wipe and encrypt when people want to. The device will share the contents of the drive with anyone w …
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