I locked my MacBook - it switched itself off - restart it - white screen with a folder and a questionmark appearing on the screen, I can type in the password or do anything at all

I locked my MacBook with the find my iPhone app, then it switched itself off and now, when i restart it there is a white screen with a folder and a questionmark appearing on the screen, I can type in the password or do anything all. I really didn't wipe it, and in the app it says: MacBook locked toay at 15:49.
I am really desperate. Plz help me.
Thanks.

Did you setup a lock code? I have done this operation via iCloud just few minutes ago and it's booted with 4 numbers lock code just fine. When you lock your Mac, it's restarts automaticly and then loads with lock screen and you are only able to enter password of 4 numbers to unlock it.

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My macbook is stuck on a grey screen with language select and every time i click english it brings me back to the same gray page what do i do?

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