"An error occurred applying the software update" on Big Sur in recovery mode

Hi,

I'm trying to wipe my Macbook Air 2015 and do a fresh install of Big Sur. I've deleted everything and erased the main volume but when I install Big Sur it keeps giving me the error message "An error occurred applying the software update" I've tried erasing the hard drive many times and I still receive this message.

Posted on Apr 4, 2021 11:12 PM

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Apr 5, 2021 6:55 AM in response to suzieng

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