2016 Macbook Factory Reset Issues

I wiped everything on the computer, and was going to re-install the OS. Every time I try even after making sure the time is correct in terminal mode I get the same error. "An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again." I am not sure what to do from here, google has been no help. Any Ideas anyone??

MacBook, macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 15, 2020 6:40 PM

Similar questions

Factory reset “An error occurred while preparing the installation“ I wanted to factory reset my MacBook Pro and deleted the disk utility and went on to reinstall the macOS and now it is giving me this error. “an error occurred while preparing the installation “ The date and time are correct. Idk what els to do. [Re-Titled by Moderator]
5843 6
Reinstall macOS I am attempting to factory reset my 2016 macbook pro, I have erased the hard drive and when attempting to install macOS from the Utilities screen I get the following message "an error occurred while preparing the installation". I have checked the date in Terminal which is correct. I have also attempted the install multiple times. Can anyone please assist? I have added a photo of the hard drive if that helps? Thank you
776 3
An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again. Hello. i decided to reinstall my MacBook Pro till factory settings. However, now I have problem with it. I click Reinstall macOS. (I attached what I’m doing) When I tried to installed on the disk it’s says ERROR “An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again”. i checked in internet what can I do, it’s says to check date. I checked my everything okay with date. I am also attaching screen shot of my modal and serial number please I hope you can help me
3964 1

1 reply

Apr 15, 2020 10:15 PM in response to aloukatos

Try internet recovery:

instead of holding command+r on boot to enter recovery mode hold command+option+r instead till you see a spinning globe. Connect to wifi and then let a fresh copy of macOS download and reinstall.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

2016 Macbook Factory Reset Issues

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up