SOP: Rollback using Time Machine

Required Materials:

• Your Time Machine backup drive
• Power adapter for your MacBook
• USB or Thunderbolt cable for the external drive
• Internet connection (for potential additional downloads)

Procedure:

1. Access Recovery Mode
   • Connect your MacBook to power
   • For Apple Silicon Macs: Press and hold power button until startup options appear
   • For Intel Macs: Restart and hold Command (⌘) + R during startup
   • Wait for macOS Recovery screen to load
2. Connect Backup Drive
   • Connect your Time Machine backup drive
   • Wait for system to recognize the drive
   • Verify the drive appears in macOS Recovery
3. Begin Restore Process
   • Select "Restore From Time Machine Backup"
   • Click "Continue"
   • Select your backup source (Time Machine drive)
   • Choose backup date/time you want to restore from
   • Select the target disk (your MacBook's internal drive)
4. Execute Restore
   • Confirm restore operation (WARNING: This will erase current data)
   • Enter admin password if prompted
   • Do not interrupt power or connections during restore
   • Process may take several hours depending on data size
5. Post-Restore Setup
   • Wait for automatic restart
   • Log in with previous credentials
   • Verify key applications and files
   • Check system settings and configurations
6. Verification Steps
   • Test critical applications
   • Verify network connections
   • Check that user data is present
   • Confirm system performance
7. Troubleshooting Points If restore fails:
   • Restart recovery process
   • Try different USB ports
   • Verify backup drive health
   • Consider internet recovery if needed
8. Final Steps
   • Update any applications if needed
   • Run System Updates if available
   • Reconnect peripheral devices
   • Test full system functionality