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This item is temporarily unavailable Mac error

After my macbook pro had become really slow the past days, I decided to reset the system, following the usual steps:

1. Press alt+power button

2. Choose Utilities --> erase Macintosh HD (or in my case, it was called macbook pro)

3. Reinstall the Mountain Lion OS X through internet.

However, after trying to install the OS X, and entering an apple id (my brother's, since his id worked - probably because he used his id when installing the OS X on this computer the first time), an error message pops up, saying:

"This item is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later"

I don't know what to do, since I have tried redoing these steps on multiple occasions this day, and with two different networks. Unfortunately, I don't have the original installation dvd:s, so I have to install the OS through internet (or if it is possible, by downloading the OS to an external hard drive, and then installing through that).

Anyways, my macbook pro is bought in the mid 2010's, maybe that information can help? I don't know what the last OS X update I used was...

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Posted on Jul 18, 2014 3:20 PM

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beccaanne1992

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Posted on Dec 12, 2017 9:52 AM

Ahhh! I went in so many circles with this. I have a Mid 2011 Macbook Pro 13".

I couldn't access my Mac OS X Recovery when pressing Cmd + R or even Cmd + Shift + R, I could only access Internet Recovery Mode which was only letting me download Lion OS X. I couldn't download Lion OS X because I didn't have that OS associated with apple ID anymore, and I didn't have the original disk nor is there a physical disk being sold.

Per previous replies, I did end up buying the $20 digital version of Lion and applying the redemption code in the App Store while logged into the apple ID I would use in the Internet Recovery Mode. I did use my mac, but I'm sure you could you use the app on your iphone if you have that? But anyway, worked like a charm and now it's installing! I could cry with relief.

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Nov 1, 2018 10:16 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I try to login with the same account as this mac was purchased, and i still get the message, ''this file is temporarily unavailable''.

I also tried your method but safari wont open icloud because the safari needs to be updated to the latest version while

my mac is empty and has nothing installed on it.

If you may have solutions or ideas i can try, pleas i am trying to fix this problem for a long time.

sog3o80

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Dec 27, 2018 2:38 AM in response to Tahayh7

When you are in safari/chrome or whatever browser U are using go to its preferences top left under the browser name and click on preferences. On the first window it’ll show “location for downloads” use Mac HD. Desktop or downloads won’t work.

Jan 18, 2019 6:40 PM in response to Cali-Z

after fighting with my first & new (to me) macbook for a full day after recieving it in the mail (purchased off mercari & the seller wiped it clean) i was about to rip my hair out.. like literally, SO aggravated. i searched the internet for hours and finally came across your step by step tutorial, had to run to walmart for flash drives but you literally saved my sanity!! this sh*t WORKS, thank you!!!

Mar 8, 2019 10:12 AM in response to andreas61

Temporary unavailable....

Try again..

Again...

And again...

Bla bla bla bla....janji palsu!(ask to Indonesian the meaning of!)

Macbook early 2008 Black series..if u think is to old..so what the solutions? Did u help me? Untill now? If u Apple u should save the old users..even the old hardware. If u nothing, Apple gonna be Durian!!

Sep 1, 2017 10:36 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

This definitely does not solve it... :-(

Sep 24, 2017 7:21 AM in response to andreas61

I have the same problem

I changed the country región and nothing happened

wkhatch

Level 1

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Sep 29, 2017 12:21 PM in response to andreas61

Yep, of course it still isn't fixed three years later. Ridiculous

wkhatch

Level 1

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Oct 7, 2017 8:41 AM in response to rafa-el

Or, you'll get the same error mentioned in this topic. Still.

wkhatch

Level 1

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Oct 7, 2017 9:06 AM in response to rafa-el

I guess I need to clarify: It's not working for me. I'm glad it's working for you; congratulations. But, I'm still getting the error. That's why I'm posting.

Oct 9, 2017 12:50 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I tried exactly that and it still says that it is temporarily unavailable :/

Oct 10, 2017 5:30 AM in response to andreas61

Many thanks for your intention to help but nothing got solved.

I'm trying the procedure recommended by Apple to reboot

Oct 12, 2017 10:47 PM in response to andreas61

when i press safari is does not show any icloud login anyone please help why is this so difficult to download lol

Oct 25, 2017 9:33 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

Where do You see the icloud

Dec 7, 2017 12:46 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

When I go back to the download thing it says to put in my Apple ID so my iCloud didn’t transfer from the internet if that makes sense so it still says it is temporarily una

Jan 21, 2018 4:13 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I tried this solution but the I cloud log in was also telling me it was unavailable as the terms and conditions page was unavailable.. how do i solve this problem also?

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