If you run into problems on your Mac, you can always restore it to an earlier date to try to undo any recent changes you've made. In this article, we'll teach you how to use Time Machine on both M1 and Intel-based Macs.
How to Restore Your Mac from a Time Machine Backup
If you already have backups enabled, you can go ahead and take advantage of the restore feature built into macOS. The steps are largely similar for Intel- and M1-based Macs. However, Apple has changed the way you access macOS Utilities features, including the restore and reinstall functions.
If Time Machine isn’t running on your Mac, you’ll need to set it up and get it running to restore your Mac. Our article on how to use Time Machine on a Mac is all you need to get started.
If you are using an M1 Mac and need to go back to an earlier date, go ahead and shut down your Mac. Then follow the steps below.
