Introduction
- Briefly introduce the issue of encountering the APFS cryptographic state error during Catalina installation on a MacBook Pro.
- Explain the importance of resolving this error to proceed with the installation process.
- Set the tone of the article by expressing empathy for the reader’s frustration and the intention to provide a solution.
Understanding the Error Message
- Explain the meaning and significance of the error message: “Some APFS cryptographic state information was unexpectedly unavailable. : (-69461).”
- Assure the reader that this error is fixable and doesn’t indicate a major problem with their MacBook Pro.
- Emphasize the importance of following the troubleshooting steps carefully.
Troubleshooting Steps
Step 1: Opening Terminal
- Guide the reader on how to open Terminal on their MacBook Pro.
Step 2: Identifying the APFS Volume
- Explain how to use the “diskutil apfs list” command to list all APFS volumes on their Mac.
- Instruct the reader to locate the VM volume and note down its identifier.
Step 3: Erasing the VM Volume
- Guide the reader on using the “diskutil apfs eraseVolume” command to erase the VM volume, ensuring they replace the identifier with the correct one.
Step 4: Checking the VM Volume Status
- Explain how to use the “diskutil apfs list” command again to verify that the VM volume no longer reports the error code and is still identified correctly.
Step 5: Restoring the VM Flag
- Guide the reader through the “diskutil apfs chrole” command to restore the VM flag, emphasizing the importance of uppercase “V” in the command.
Step 6: Verifying the VM Volume Flag
- Instruct the reader to use the “diskutil apfs list” command one final time to ensure the VM volume is flagged correctly.
Conclusion
- Summarize the troubleshooting steps and their importance in resolving the APFS cryptographic state error.
- Reassure the reader that following these steps should allow them to successfully install Catalina on their MacBook Pro.
- Encourage the reader to share their experiences or ask any questions in the comments section.
