PKDownloadError error8

I tried several times to install Big Sur on MacBook Air 2019 but I get the same massage on 13th minute of remaining every time.

I used a good WiFi network connection

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 9:42 AM

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JCorHelps

Community Specialist

Jul 27, 2021 9:01 AM in response to HaQmal69

Hi HaQmal69,

It looks like you're having issues installing macOS on your MacBook Air. If that's correct, let's try the following.

If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS

This should help.

Cheers.

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