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Reinstalling macOS on MacBook Pro 2017 : Stuck in recovery mode

MacBook Pro 2017 recovery 


After pressing the power button, I pressed

Command-R: Starts up from the built-in macOS Recovery System (local recovery). 

Starting Internet Recovery 

Reinstall MacOS Sierra


Message: The installer information on the recovery server is damaged


how to resolve this?


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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 10, 2025 11:18 AM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 1:03 AM

Start the computer in Internet Recovery Mode using Option + Command + r ( 3 keyboard combo )


1 - this will require and active and functional Internet Connection


2 - this option should offer to install the Latest Version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run

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Apr 11, 2025 1:03 AM in response to Umesh01

Start the computer in Internet Recovery Mode using Option + Command + r ( 3 keyboard combo )


1 - this will require and active and functional Internet Connection


2 - this option should offer to install the Latest Version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run

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Reinstalling macOS on MacBook Pro 2017 : Stuck in recovery mode

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