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Boot is secure (macOS)

How to fix

Clear boot arguments

  • Open Terminal.
  • Type sudo nvram boot-args="" and click enter.
  • To check the status type sudo nvram boot-args and click enter. The result should be empty.

Enable System Integrity Protection

SIP can only be changed from macOS Recovery and the change takes effect after a restart.

  • Start up in Recovery: on Apple silicon, shut down, then press and hold the power button until "Loading startup options" appears and choose Options. On Intel, restart and hold Cmd+R.
  • Choose Utilities > Terminal from the menu bar.
  • Type csrutil enable and click enter.
  • Restart your Mac.
  • To check the status type csrutil status and click enter. The result should be System Integrity Protection status: enabled.

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