What does this mean? I’m trying to reinstall macOS High Sierra! Can’t get past this error message “the recovery server could not be contacted”
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Solved.
In my case I was trying to do a re-install of the OS form the startup utilities and kept getting this error.
The trick was to set the clock. Start the Terminal app from utilities to get a bash terminal. Type `date` to display the current date/time. In my case it was set to January 1st. I remember it was common with Windows Update to fail to update your system if the system clock was not "close" to the correct time.
Set the date with:
date 1114125317
(this example sets the date to November 14th, 12:53 2017)
Re-run the recover OS option and it should work.
Thanks so much - this worked for me. :-)
I’m just getting command not found -.-
Well spotted, this solved my problem.
I had the same issue on my computer and use your suggestion to put in today’s date. Worked for me too.
Thanx it worked perfectly
Great answer! Started working immediately after changing the date.
That works!!!!
Worked AT ONCE for me and I am very grateful!
Ivar
Yup!! Thanks... totally worked!
I have the same problem after I wrote the date correctly. What can I do now? Please help.
Your awesome thanx!
I looked everywhere. You solved it! Thank you!!!
Can someone remind me why Internet is required to reinstall the OS or recover from a catastrophic crash?!?!
Great info. Worked for me!
OMG, this actually worked!
Thank you!!
"Recovery server could not be contacted" Error Message
