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Boot Mac in Verbose Mode: When it comes to fixing problems, Mac devices can do a lot on their own. The different operating modes make sure that users can save their data and fix problems based on what they need to do right now. The verbose mode is one way to start up a Mac. It is used to find different problems with the Mac.
Normal Mac OS X booting shows the Apple logo and leads to a login screen or desktop. This is nice, but some users would rather see what’s happening behind the scenes. This is what Verbose Boot Mode does. It shows you what is really going on when a Mac starts up. This is great for troubleshooting, but it can also just be interesting to see what is going on during the MacOS and Mac OS X booting process.
In this article, tell us all about Mac’s verbose mode. First, we’ll explain what it is. Then, we’ll show Mac users how to get into this mode quickly. We’ll also talk about the best ways to fix a Mac that gets stuck in verbose mode. So, by the end of the article, you’ll know how to quickly and easily boot your Mac into this mode.
What is verbose mode?
As the name suggests, the verbose mode is a way to start up your Mac that shows text descriptions of what is happening behind the scenes instead of the Apple logo and a progress bar. As each element loads and starts, the screen shows a description of what it is.
By following the descriptions on the screen, you can sometimes figure out where a problem is happening in the boot process. Obviously, the messages aren’t written in full sentences that are easy to understand. So, to understand them, you’ll either need to know about Unix and its commands and terms, or you’ll need to use Google a lot. But if you know Unix, the verbose mode is very helpful.
How to Boot Mac in Verbose Mode
- Open Launchpad > Other Folder, and select the Terminal application. Alternatively, you can search for Terminal by Spotlight in the menu bar.
- Input the following command into the Terminal window and hit the Return key. You might need to provide your Mac’s administrator password.
- Quit Terminal and restart your Mac to see if Verbose Mode works.
When to boot in Verbose Mode
- If you’re a developer—If you develop software for a living, you’ll want to boot into Verbose Mode to troubleshoot issues with your app.
- If you have startup issues—Sometimes your Mac may crash during startup and Verbose Mode is one way to troubleshoot a startup issue. In fact, Verbose Mode is especially useful when used in conjunction with macOS’ Safe Mode booting.
- If you have custom hardware setup—People who hook up specialized peripherals to their Mac, like DJ decks, Thunderbolt drives, digitizers and so forth can identify problems in Verbose Mode by checking out the messages to see if software support for your peripheral has loaded successfully.
- If you’re curious—As mentioned before, Verbose Mode lets you peek behind the scenes and see what exactly is going on during the macOS booting process.