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When I try to reinstall macOS a pop up appears saying the recovery server could not be contacted , what does this mean?

When I try to reinstall macOS a pop up appears saying the recovery server could not be contacted , what does this mean?

MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 4:17 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2021 4:26 AM

Is the computer being booted into Recovery Mode Command +r ? When booting this way - one must have an Active and Functioning Internal Connection.


For best results - connective Ethernet Cable to Router. If via Wifi - immediately at entering Recovery Mode - look for Wifi Icon and you must click it to Manually Input the Wifi Password to establish an Internet Connection.

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Oct 3, 2021 4:26 AM in response to priyanka286

Is the computer being booted into Recovery Mode Command +r ? When booting this way - one must have an Active and Functioning Internal Connection.


For best results - connective Ethernet Cable to Router. If via Wifi - immediately at entering Recovery Mode - look for Wifi Icon and you must click it to Manually Input the Wifi Password to establish an Internet Connection.

When I try to reinstall macOS a pop up appears saying the recovery server could not be contacted , what does this mean?

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