Nothing can be more annoying than a frozen MacBook Pro. When your device freezes, you may be unable to access programs, applications, and files. Fortunately, there are a few solutions that you can try to unfreeze your MacBook Pro and get back to work.
Force Quit Applications
If your Mac is frozen, the first thing you should do is try to force quit any applications that may be causing the issue. To do this, press Command + Option + Escape to open the Force Quit window. From here, you can select which application you want to quit. In most cases, this will be enough to get your Mac working again.
Restart Your Mac
If force quitting applications does not work, the next step is to try restarting your Mac. To do this, press the power button until the display turns off. Wait for a few seconds and then press the power button again to turn it back on. This should unfreeze your Mac and allow you to use it again.
Shut Down Your Mac
If restarting your Mac does not work, you may need to shut it down instead. This is usually the last resort when your Mac is frozen. To shut down your Mac, press and hold the power button until the display turns off. Wait for a few seconds and then press the power button again to turn it back on.
Update Your Mac Software
If your Mac is still freezing after you have tried restarting and shutting it down, then you may need to update your Mac software. To do this, open the App Store and click on the “Updates” tab. Here, you can see any available updates for your Mac. Make sure to install any available updates to ensure that your Mac is up to date.
Reset the NVRAM
Another potential solution is to reset the NVRAM. NVRAM stands for non-volatile random-access memory and it stores certain settings and preferences for your Mac. Resetting it can help to resolve any issues that you may be experiencing. To reset the NVRAM, shut down your Mac and then press and hold the Command + Option + P + R keys at the same time. Keep them held down until your Mac restarts.
Run Diagnostics
If you are still having trouble with your Mac freezing, you may need to run diagnostics. This will help to identify any underlying issues that may be causing the problem. To run diagnostics, press and hold the D key while your Mac is restarting. This will open the Apple Diagnostics window, where you can run a series of tests to identify any issues.
Reinstall macOS
If all else fails, you may need to reinstall macOS. This will erase all of your files and settings, so make sure to back up your data before you proceed. To reinstall macOS, shut down your Mac and then press and hold the Command + R keys at the same time. Keep them held down until the macOS Utilities window appears. From here, you can select the “Reinstall macOS” option.
Conclusion
If your Mac is freezing, there are a few solutions that you can try to unfreeze it. Try force quitting applications, restarting your Mac, shutting it down, updating your Mac software, resetting the NVRAM, running diagnostics, or reinstalling macOS. If none of these solutions work, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.