Issue while reinstalling OS using internet recovery

I want to reset my Macbook 2017 using the Disk Utility in recovery option of Mac Utilities I have erased the disk volume group and after that I could not completed the installation of OS.


Later I am trying to go in recovery mode but only it's going internet recovery option, In Internet Recovery I am selecting the reinstall macOS , It only giving the option of Sierra OS when I select and continue it gives error

"The installer information on the recovery server is damaged"


I left with no option to proceed, macbook don't start as volume group is erased.


Before erasing it has Monterey OS


Please suggest

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jun 9, 2023 6:06 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2023 12:32 PM

That error may also be due to the installer having an expired certificate. In that case you would need to set the system date to 2020. But the easiest method would be to attempt to access the online macOS 13.x Ventura installer using Command + Option + R as suggested by @BDAqua. Unfortunately no matter which keys are used to access Internet Recovery Mode, some Macs will only boot to the oldest online installer.


If that is the case changing the system date is the next option to trick the installer. From recovery mode launch the Terminal app from the Utilities menu on the menu bar. Use the following command to set the system date & time to Jan. 2, 2020 @ 11:33am:

date  -u  010211332020


Assuming there are no errors, quit the Terminal app and select the "Reinstall macOS" option.


Make sure to correct the date & time once macOS has been reinstalled.

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Jun 9, 2023 12:32 PM in response to abnaveed

That error may also be due to the installer having an expired certificate. In that case you would need to set the system date to 2020. But the easiest method would be to attempt to access the online macOS 13.x Ventura installer using Command + Option + R as suggested by @BDAqua. Unfortunately no matter which keys are used to access Internet Recovery Mode, some Macs will only boot to the oldest online installer.


If that is the case changing the system date is the next option to trick the installer. From recovery mode launch the Terminal app from the Utilities menu on the menu bar. Use the following command to set the system date & time to Jan. 2, 2020 @ 11:33am:

date  -u  010211332020


Assuming there are no errors, quit the Terminal app and select the "Reinstall macOS" option.


Make sure to correct the date & time once macOS has been reinstalled.

Jun 9, 2023 8:06 AM in response to abnaveed

Like many others, I ran into the dreaded “The recovery server could not be contacted” message when trying to do a restore of Mac OS High Sierra for a 2010 13 inch MBP that I was selling (yes I know it’s worth almost nothing, but someone wanted to buy it from me)…

MacOS High Sierra Problem - Apple Community


1. Start up from macOS Recovery

Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


APFS won't work for Sierra, Sierra needs MacOS Extended Journaled. High Sierra won't work fir APFS on earlier Macs.


What has often worked for others is to use this Restore Method instead of CMD+r keys...


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


2017 iMac failing to install Sierra in re… - Apple Community

Clean Install of High Sierra: Multiple Fa… - Apple Community


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