“Installation requires downloading important content…” error message preventing me installing macOS Big Sur
My device is a late 2013 Macbook Pro and just a week ago I had been running macOS Big Sur.
I wanted to pass on my device to someone else so I followed the steps in the below links to make sure all of my data was erased and the device is set back to factory settings:
**Installation of macOS could not continue**
Installation requires downloading important content. The content can't be downloaded at this time. Try again later.
I have tried and checked the following:
- Checked Apple System Status and everything is fine.
- Restarted the device via Safe Mode and issue still presents itself.
- Restarted the device and used both CMD+R and CMD+ALT+R modes to install but same issue returns.
- Erased and formatted the HD to AFPS, reinstalled OS X, same issue. Since then, I've reformatted via the recommended option (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)).
- I have a good strong connection via Wi-Fi.
Though some of the above may work for others, it hasn't worked for me. I've probably tried erasing my HD and reinstalling OS X about 6 times now.
What can I do?
I don't know where I may have gone wrong, I made sure I followed each step specifically and carefully. I've been able to install macOS Big Sur just a week ago, and now, after following Apple's official guide to essentially 'factory reset' my device, it is not installing.
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