how do i fix recovery server could not be contacted on mac when i try reinstalling macOS high sierra

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how do i fix recovery server could not be contacted on mac when i try reinstalling macOS high sierra

Help if you know a soloution and when i try ⌘ R it say can't download additional components needed to install Mac OS X and ⌘ Option R gave me recovery server could not be contacted tried setting date to release date "ntpdate time.apple.com Terminal command" didn't work help i just wanna void making bootable USB drive and worst part is erased hard drive so i can't do anything about it now guess i'm ducked :(

MacBook Pro 13″

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 3:13 AM

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BDAqua

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Jun 17, 2023 7:24 AM in response to Wllwlwlwlwlwlw

ntpdate must be within realtime of very few seconds when trying to contact Apple Servers, the date setting only works if you have an old copy downloaded already & disconnect from the Internet.

Got a friend that can make a USB Installer for you?

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