New MBP won't boot into Startup Security Utility

[OrangeCuse44]

I need to boot into Startup Security Utility to enable my external HD (Drobo) to mount but when I hold the Touch ID/power button for 10 seconds at startup like you're supposed to the screen says "Loading Startup Options" but then just boots normally. I cannot boot into this mode no matter I do. Any suggestions?

 

[sirroderick]

I'm getting the same on OCLP Monterey

 

[CoastalOR]

I need to boot into Startup Security Utility to enable my external HD (Drobo) to mount but when I hold the Touch ID/power button for 10 seconds at startup like you're supposed to the screen says "Loading Startup Options" but then just boots normally. I cannot boot into this mode no matter I do. Any suggestions?

I'm assuming you have a silicon Mac.

Here are some instructions (Scroll down to the "Startup Security Utility" section):

Startup and Recovery Modes on M1 and M2 Macs

From Diagnostics Mode to Terminal, a full account of the features available to Apple silicon models, how to engage them, and navigation.

eclecticlight.co

Hope this helps.

 

[sirroderick]

Many Thanks