install MacOS Catalina: An error occurred validating the installer data. The download is either damaged or incomplete.

I'm trying to install MacOS Catalina on my Mac; But, I get this message every time i try "An error occurred validating the installer data. The download is either damaged or incomplete."


Posted on May 7, 2020 03:35 PM

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Posted on May 7, 2020 04:00 PM

Delete any copy of "Install macOS Mojave" from the Applications folder. Try downloading it again while in Safe Mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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install MacOS Catalina: An error occurred validating the installer data. The download is either damaged or incomplete.

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