Downloading installer information to the target volume failed in Recovery Mode

I'm trying to troubleshoot some apple ID sign in issues, so apple support suggested to reinstall macOS.

I tried the to reinstall macOS in the recovery mode but this error "Downloading installer information to the target volume failed" occurs after I click on the "Continue" button and wait for a long time.

Many answers suggested to run Safe Mode but I didn't know how to run Safe Mode in Recovery Mode,

other answers also, suggests to change date and my date is correct.

Other ideas for Recovery Mode situation?

MacBook

Posted on May 9, 2020 12:23 AM

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May 9, 2020 6:49 AM in response to tameem34

Download the installer to you Mac:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12

If it launches automatically quit like any other App.

Reboot into safe boot mode

a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5-15 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc. Login and test. Reboot and test as caches get rebuilt.

In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.

Once booted login and from your Applications folder launch the installer— "Install macOS Mojave.app"

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Downloading installer information to the target volume failed in Recovery Mode