Mac Pro macOS installation progress issue
Recently, I discovered that some users are encountering difficulties when attempting to reset their Macs to factory settings. In recovery mode, after erasing the disk, the installer indicates a 2-hour or longer installation time for Big Sur, Monterey, or other versions. I personally experienced this issue and would like to share my insights, which might assist those who find themselves in a similar situation. I aimed to avoid creating a USB bootable stick and found a workaround that seemed to be effective.
Here's what helped me initiate the installation process after my computer appeared to be unresponsive:
- Power off the computer and follow the steps outlined in the article "Mac startup key combinations – Apple Support (UK)" to access macOS recovery mode.
- I wiped the disk and attempted to install Big Sur, but encountered no success as the installation remained stuck at a 2+ hour estimate. I restarted the Mac and returned to recovery mode.
- This time, the system tried to download and install Monterey. However, I faced the same problem with an estimated finishing time of 4+ hours. Logs provided little helpful information.
- If you're using a Mac Pro, connecting your computer to the router via an Ethernet cable simplifies the process.
- After three restarts with the Ethernet cable plugged in, the recovery mode seemed outdated. The only solution was to erase the disk using Mac OS Extended since APFS was unavailable.
- In this outdated recovery mode, it became possible to download OS X Mavericks without encountering any issues:
While upgrading to the latest macOS versions will require some time, at least you'll be able to load the operating system. While I don't know the specific reasons behind the installation problems with newer macOS versions, it could be related to network, but I am not sure as my router (WiFi 5 standard) was in the same room with Mac.
Best regards,
rugzxbeats
