MacBook Air Data Recovery – Bracknell & London’s Trusted Apple Specialists

At Bracknell Data Recovery, we specialise in retrieving data from failed, unresponsive, or corrupted MacBook Air systems. If your MacBook Air is stuck on the Apple logo during boot, this could be a sign of an underlying storage failure. Our engineers are equipped to safely recover your data from even the most complex Apple storage systems.

Symptom: MacBook Air powers on, displays the Apple logo with or without a loading bar, then becomes stuck indefinitely.

Likely Cause: This issue often stems from a failing SSD or logical file system corruption. In some cases, it may be related to firmware issues, macOS update failures, or internal drive damage.

Our MacBook Air Recovery Process – Step by Step

1. Initial Diagnosis

  • We begin by confirming the fault using non-invasive diagnostics:
    • Target Disk Mode (Intel) or Apple Configurator 2 (M1/M2)
    • Recovery Mode access attempts
    • FileVault encryption status check
  • This allows us to determine if the issue is hardware, software, or both.

2. SSD Extraction or Access

Depending on the model:

  • Intel-based MacBook Air (2010–2017): We carefully remove the SSD and connect it to our proprietary imaging system.
  • M1/M2 Apple Silicon MacBook Air (2020–present): As the storage is soldered, we interface directly through the logic board using Apple-configured tools or low-level chip diagnostics (where supported).

3. Imaging the Drive

  • A sector-by-sector image is created from the SSD using professional-grade imaging hardware.
  • The imaging system bypasses macOS restrictions and handles:
    • Bad sectors
    • Failing NAND blocks
    • Slow read issues
  • If the SSD is failing intermittently, our tools apply multiple passes and adaptive read techniques.

4. File System and OS Layer Recovery

  • Once imaging is complete, our engineers analyse the macOS file system:
    • APFS (Apple File System for macOS 10.13+)
    • HFS+ (for older systems)
  • We reconstruct corrupted volumes, directory structures, and restore lost or inaccessible user data, even from FileVault-encrypted drives (with password or recovery key).

5. Data Verification and Return

  • We provide a detailed list of recovered files.
  • Data is securely transferred to an encrypted external drive and returned to you with integrity checks completed.

Supported MacBook Air Models

We recover data from all MacBook Air generations, including:

  • Intel MacBook Air (2010–2017)
  • Retina MacBook Air (2018–2020)
  • Apple Silicon MacBook Air M1 (2020–2022)
  • MacBook Air M2 (2022–present)

Supported File Systems & Encryption

  • APFS, HFS+
  • FileVault 2 encrypted volumes
  • Time Machine Backups
  • Dual-boot systems with Boot Camp partitions

Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?

  • Over 25 Years of Apple Data Recovery Experience
  • Specialist Tools for Apple File Systems and SSDs
  • Non-Destructive Imaging Techniques
  • Support for Intel & Apple Silicon Macs
  • Clean, Secure, Confidential Process
  • Standard and Critical 48-Hour Recovery Services

Whether your MacBook Air is stuck on the Apple logo or won’t boot at all, our macbook air data recovery service ensures the best chance of restoring your documents, photos, and critical files.

Contact Us for a Free Diagnostic

If your MacBook Air has stopped booting, contact Bracknell Data Recovery today. Our team is here to help with fast, safe, and professional Mac data recovery solutions tailored to your device and situation.