Recovery server damaged

Marko_jo wrote:

Hello there,

Trying to find some help. Updated my Mac to Big sur. Wasn’t able to run it. Decided to reinstall it but couldn’t... my recovery server was damaged. What should I do? Can somebody recommend a good Apple service that works during covid?

Thanks y'all,

Joshua Markusov

Internet Recovery ?

Option Command R

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

Marko_jo wrote:

I’ve tried to contact them but because of the lockdown all kinds of stores and services are closed.

I might have access to another Mac, yes!

How does that work? Can you explain, please?

Sierra? Not clear from above if that was your preferred OS... Seems way back there.

I do know if you can run Sierra you can run High Sierra, but you said Big Sur.......?

Non-the-less—

You can download the older macOS —verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links:

installer backups on this server: 

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683

Create a bootable installer to use —How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

Never pays to get too far behind in the hardware or software, it just makes the transition more difficult.

Baby steps along the way is easier than a giant leap.

Marko_jo wrote:

Hello there,

Trying to find some help. Updated my Mac to Big sur. Wasn’t able to run it. Decided to reinstall it but couldn’t... my recovery server was damaged. What should I do? Can somebody recommend a good Apple service that works during covid?

Thanks y'all,

Joshua

[Edited by Moderator]

Did you call your local Apple store to see if they are open?

Do you have access to another Mac to download an installer?

please advise