How to re-install any OSX on 2019 (intel) Macbook Pro after erasing SSD partitions and getting -1008F error from internet recovery fail.

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How to re-install any OSX on 2019 (intel) Macbook Pro after erasing SSD partitions and getting -1008F error from internet recovery fail.

Hello everyone,

So i tried to fresh install my 2019 (intel) macbook pro (15”) by erasing all the SSD partitions. Now i can’t see the drive in boot and every time the internet recovery starts it fails with the -1008F error.

I tried NVRAM reset, internet recovery, booting with both Catalina and Big Sur USB drive (made on a separate iMac) and even de-authorized it from my account on Find My Phone and the Apple website account.

Also did a “D” boot and the diagnostic came back with no hardware errors. Totally baffled at this point. Making a Ventura USB now for another attempt. Kindly advise what to do.

Faithfully,

Ali

Posted on Nov 22, 2022 4:57 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 22, 2022 6:12 AM in response to a brody

Brother, a heartfelt gratitude for directing me to the exact solution! All it took was a wired internet connection with an ethernet cable and an adapter as you advised! Thank you so much!

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a brody

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Nov 22, 2022 5:13 AM in response to Ali_Hyder_Chy

That error indicates the internet recovery has no internet access. If your WiFi password isn't entered upon selecting the icon in the upper right you will get that error. Hard wiring your network connection for internet recovery is better.

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WheelieNick

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Nov 22, 2022 5:14 AM in response to Ali_Hyder_Chy

If you cannot get the internet connection to work and you have access to another Mac you can make a bootable USB device from your other Mac in order to reinstall the mac

See this link for further reference

Create a bootable installer for macOS – Apple Support (UK)

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Answer 4

Nov 22, 2022 5:32 AM in response to a brody

I’ll try this and update! Thanks

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Answer 5

Nov 22, 2022 5:33 AM in response to WheelieNick

I did, i made both a Big Sur and a Catalina Bootable USB on my separate iMac! Now making a High Sierra and then Ventura.

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How to re-install any OSX on 2019 (intel) Macbook Pro after erasing SSD partitions and getting -1008F error from internet recovery fail.

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