How to fix the recovery server could not be connected on Mac Book Pro

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  • čas přidán 23. 04. 2019
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    You need to change the time, go to terminal type date e.g. 0423075019 format mm/dd//time/year
    This will help you fix the following
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Komentáře • 602

  • @Lenzwalters
    @Lenzwalters  Před 3 lety +13

    Subscribe :)

    • @omosebichristopher9577
      @omosebichristopher9577 Před 3 lety

      It won’t work for me

    • @blessing6407
      @blessing6407 Před rokem

      please help me have the same issue but when I try to restart my start it got stuck for flashing mouse and a computer... I can't do anything again

    • @nothuman9398
      @nothuman9398 Před 11 měsíci

      @@omosebichristopher9577 enter UTC time

  • @scotthaskins9175
    @scotthaskins9175 Před 3 lety +7

    FINALLY!!!!!! Someone who speaks nice and clearly while showing the screen up close....Bravo Zulu my friend ⚓️🇬🇧😎

    • @sherrymccargo
      @sherrymccargo Před rokem

      Not music with useless info. ##subscribed to lenz

  • @clarkkegley
    @clarkkegley Před 4 lety +13

    Finally! This one worked. Thanks buddy

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 4 lety

      awesome you're welcome

    • @jokerlibya2197
      @jokerlibya2197 Před 3 lety

      I did not find a solution to this problem in Arabic, and now I found it in English👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @EddieUltimateChampion
    @EddieUltimateChampion Před 2 lety +1

    The first video I searched on CZcams and yours came up! I’m so glad and thankful. 🙏🏼🙌🏻 this definitely worked for me.

  • @stotten70
    @stotten70 Před 3 lety +2

    Just finished working on a Macbook Air for a friend. This fix was RIGHT ON POINT! Thanks alot, bro!

  • @monicavictorino5073
    @monicavictorino5073 Před 3 lety +1

    After watching so many videos, watching yours helped me solve my issue. THANK YOU! Appreciate you posting this video! Blessings to you my friend!

  • @ehx1313
    @ehx1313 Před 3 lety +3

    It worked for me! Ladies and gentlemen, this will not work without you being on wifi, so make sure your computer is connected before doing so!

  • @MangoTalksTech
    @MangoTalksTech Před 2 lety +1

    2 years later and this helped me, cheers!

  • @MahderHtsanat
    @MahderHtsanat Před 4 lety +4

    I have watched 100 videos to tigger out this then found you and is very effective on my iMac 2011.
    Thank you

  • @kowsary7843
    @kowsary7843 Před 4 lety +6

    OMG THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! My Mac wouldn’t work and Ive watched soooo many videos until I came across yours and I did what you said to do. Once again THANK YOUUU!! My mom would have killed me If I messed up my Mac. I subscribed by the way. Much love!!

  • @agj620
    @agj620 Před 2 lety +5

    Finally someone who actually showed me what to do I’ll recommend your video to others I appreciate it been hours until I finally found out what to do by watching your video I’ll share to help others and you earned a thumbs up 👍🏻thank you !

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 2 lety +1

      you're welcome

    • @SpekeWampewo
      @SpekeWampewo Před 7 měsíci

      for me, it doesn't work after updating the date and time

  • @callie__clark
    @callie__clark Před 3 lety +4

    3 different reps at apple couldn’t help me. THANK YOU.

  • @adrianruddock5267
    @adrianruddock5267 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Job Lenz. I did not use my Mac Book Air for over a year and I could not get the OS to update. My date was way off! Thank you so much.

  • @learningis7857
    @learningis7857 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much bro this is literally the first time I followed something step by step on CZcams and it actually worked!! Thanks bruh

  • @pafosmowatt
    @pafosmowatt Před 3 lety +2

    I have been at this for days as not used MacBook for 3 years ... forgot password and tried everything but date was out then sorted the empty disk so all sorted thank you ....I even danced round the living room .... xxxx

  • @giannbraune
    @giannbraune Před 3 lety +1

    Man you save my Mac, so easy that i could not believe. Thanks a lot. It s like brand new again.

  • @ambarriquelme8720
    @ambarriquelme8720 Před 3 lety +1

    hi after to do that i receive a message seeying this "The installer information on the recovery server is damaged.' can you help me ?

  • @shamiraaileendiamante3462

    Thank you for this tutorial! I have searched through google and social media apps and also watched a lot of stuffs here on yt to solve the problem but none of them ever worked! Couldn’t open my macbook for a day until I found this tutorial. I was about to send it to the power mac to get it fixed and was worrying about the costs. Thank you so much for helping me out.

  • @lawrencejlittle
    @lawrencejlittle Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. I have a 2009 iMac that I’m restoring but couldn’t reinstall MacOS nor could I get internet recovery to work. Your video was found just as I was about to give up

  • @rileygoddard845
    @rileygoddard845 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much I was so stressed because nothing else was working :)

  • @sandeepsandy8001
    @sandeepsandy8001 Před 4 lety +19

    the installer information on the recovery server is damaged how to fix . Tried time change but still have the issue

    • @harjotsingh317
      @harjotsingh317 Před 3 lety +2

      how did you fix this exact issue? mine is damaged too

    • @djstudio4032
      @djstudio4032 Před rokem

      Mine also same problem.. I tried also time change but same issue

    • @MrTakeOne
      @MrTakeOne Před rokem

      Anything ?

  • @ForeverLazyWeAre
    @ForeverLazyWeAre Před 5 lety +61

    MAKE SURE YOU’RE CONNECTED TO YOUR WIFI IF IT ISN’T WORKING

    • @Zubaida-gs2ox
      @Zubaida-gs2ox Před 4 lety +1

      Justin Baird you save me thank you !

    • @luapchen
      @luapchen Před 4 lety

      thank you so much! Finally 😊

    • @Rita_shamoun
      @Rita_shamoun Před 4 lety

      MÚSICA PENTECOSTAL TV me too

    • @amira-pi2sr
      @amira-pi2sr Před 4 lety

      Omg thank you sooo much i appreciate it

    • @natas-6747
      @natas-6747 Před 4 lety

      Thanks buddy! You helped!

  • @BSon-sj9uc
    @BSon-sj9uc Před 4 lety +26

    OK FIXED! CONNECT TO WIFI, AND WHEN YPU SET YOUR DATE AND TIME. USE MILITARY TIME* HE DOES NOT STATE THAT. I'M DOING THIS AT 9PM, THE COMPUTER THINKS 9AM!!!!!
    Getting head from my girl tonight for this.

  • @dagimstang5935
    @dagimstang5935 Před rokem +5

    I tried for 8 hours to find out what was wrong with my MacBook Air. I tried every video possible. I even got a consultation, but this video seriously helped so much followed your instructions, and it worked perfectly. Usually I don’t do things myself, but this was super easy to follow along. Thank you so much.

  • @elamyte9596
    @elamyte9596 Před 3 lety +1

    Yesssss! Had the internet not connected the first time and then read it in the comments, now it worked!

  • @OrthodoxEvans
    @OrthodoxEvans Před 4 lety +4

    BRAVO thank you! felt insulted by the turn on your wifi crap... duh! Thank you for the real fix!

  • @Ingotishere
    @Ingotishere Před 2 lety +2

    bro you’re an absolute life saver

  • @christinesprivate4666
    @christinesprivate4666 Před 4 lety +2

    thank you so much!! I was connected to the WiFi but it still didn’t work until I changed the date 🙏🏻

  • @kimlang491
    @kimlang491 Před 3 lety +1

    Big thanks man. You saved it from going to waste.

  • @vincentcb2993
    @vincentcb2993 Před 4 měsíci

    When I get to the point where I have to select a disk, none show up. Do yoiu any any idea why ?

  • @miryb3156
    @miryb3156 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you so much, it's so sad that I erased my disk thinking it would work and it was the video before yours!!! :(

  • @theelmz5923
    @theelmz5923 Před 3 lety

    What if you cannot see your screen due to cracked ? Although using HDMI cable cannot see after it says there is a server error

  • @hadiadiallo1648
    @hadiadiallo1648 Před 4 lety +1

    Thaaaannkkk yooouuu 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I’ve finally fixed my issue 🧡

  • @-monika-monika
    @-monika-monika Před 3 lety +1

    This one‘s the only one which worked on mine. Thank you so much!

  • @sergeyb6071
    @sergeyb6071 Před 4 lety +2

    Lenz you're a certified beauty! thanks brother, it helped me figure out the issue

  • @anthonypavel5205
    @anthonypavel5205 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you! This finally solved the problem for me!

  • @geaton1561
    @geaton1561 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! Yes, it needs to be connected to wifi first. And assumed time was expressed in 24-hr format. Now I can sell it! Yay!

  • @anabeatrizvalente6502
    @anabeatrizvalente6502 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank youuuu so much , you were really helpful ❤️

  • @brand10000
    @brand10000 Před 3 lety +3

    I must not be doing something right, I did the exact same thing and its still not working.
    The terms didn't show up and im getting the no bag entry

    • @dmoneyyy4104
      @dmoneyyy4104 Před 2 lety

      it’s showing me the same thing, did you ever figure it out. I’m freaking out

    • @brand10000
      @brand10000 Před 2 lety

      @@dmoneyyy4104 I don't think I did, I feel like this happened around this time last year based on when I commented, my whole Mac wasn't cooperating well leading up to this issue, I just bought a new one & sent old one to apple.

  • @teds6078
    @teds6078 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you have an option to just download and not install when you do this?

  • @brightpurpose2902
    @brightpurpose2902 Před rokem

    hi mine isn’t working, does it make a difference if my location is philippines?

  • @tomlaver9709
    @tomlaver9709 Před 4 lety +5

    You bloody legend, saved me from getting beaten by my boss #zimbabwelivesmatter

  • @afqqwf
    @afqqwf Před 3 lety +3

    ThANK YOU SO MUCH OMG GGG I LOVE YOU YOUR THE BEST NOW I CAN FINALLY USE MY LAPTOP AGAINNN IM SUBBING DUDE

  • @zaib8472
    @zaib8472 Před 4 lety +1

    YOU WERE THE ONLY USEFUL PERSON THANK YOU

  • @alekzeeto
    @alekzeeto Před rokem

    Mine still doing the same thing :/ my son tried to reset the computer back to factory .
    I need help I tried this video but didnt work for me i still get the same error

  • @sheerazabbasi6609
    @sheerazabbasi6609 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you my friend it help me a lot. Simple and understanding.

  • @Ben-kh6zt
    @Ben-kh6zt Před 4 lety

    Thank you! This actually helped so much

  • @manoyschannel
    @manoyschannel Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much Sir such a big help here, keep safe and good day

  • @ishtarweak623
    @ishtarweak623 Před 4 lety

    after i clicked install OS there is a prompt that says " the operation couldn't be completed . Permission denied" please help

  • @dadude2k213
    @dadude2k213 Před 4 lety +1

    Good shit!! Exactly the issue I was having.

  • @adamthompson2644
    @adamthompson2644 Před 3 lety +1

    Exactly what I needed! Thank you.

  • @lifebyfani8349
    @lifebyfani8349 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks bud! This one saved me big time! 👍🏼 REMEMBER to connect to wifi first

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 3 lety

      Glad it helped

    • @hightrades9862
      @hightrades9862 Před 2 lety

      I did everything but no WiFi and it didn’t work I was wondering if anyone had the same issue ima connect to wifi and try again

  • @radhechaudhary5769
    @radhechaudhary5769 Před 3 lety +1

    not work for my mac ,is there any other way

  • @jamilahm1546
    @jamilahm1546 Před 7 měsíci

    Good evening, I followed your instructions and still gave me a " recovery server couldn't be contacted" and even fixed the wifi issue. can you please guide me?

  • @MHGKarma
    @MHGKarma Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks so much for this! clear instructions, nice an easy :)

  • @Nick-xu2hh
    @Nick-xu2hh Před 4 lety +1

    Mi breda. This was a life saver!

  • @JayKahlid
    @JayKahlid Před 4 lety +1

    This video deserves a subscribe

  • @aakashsuvarna2564
    @aakashsuvarna2564 Před 4 lety +1

    I tried this , connected to my wifi, still not working... please help

  • @evelincezati
    @evelincezati Před 2 lety +1

    Omg thank you so much SAVED MY LIFE

  • @Chezsu7
    @Chezsu7 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much , very helpful , it fixed my issue 👍

  • @jhoyaxarceno4752
    @jhoyaxarceno4752 Před 2 lety +1

    You help me so much thank you guys

  • @user-qw4dg8fy1r
    @user-qw4dg8fy1r Před 10 měsíci

    This is awesome, the date on my Mac was sun dec 2000 wow !

  • @charlesonyango7666
    @charlesonyango7666 Před rokem

    Still gettiing the same message. I have my wifi on. What could be the problem

  • @RandySnarsh
    @RandySnarsh Před 3 lety

    did not work on my imac. tried yoru date and many others still cant connect with server

  • @piprolls867
    @piprolls867 Před 4 lety +1

    Not working for me . WiFi is on and working date is correct and formatted correctly. Anything else I can do "…please help

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 4 lety

      ensure you enter everything correctly again

  • @shaikh1844
    @shaikh1844 Před 9 měsíci

    I had tried many times but still getting same error can you please help me

  • @aidenschmid4017
    @aidenschmid4017 Před 3 lety +1

    Your a life saver. Thank you so much!

  • @SidTheOreo
    @SidTheOreo Před 11 měsíci

    Mine keeps askimg for apple id. And when i write the apple id it just keeps loading or gives an erroe

  • @rjr3371
    @rjr3371 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for you great tutorial! Well done.

  • @sandeepsasidharan5705
    @sandeepsasidharan5705 Před 4 lety +1

    the installer information on the recovery server is damaged, Please help. Tried Terminal Time change but not working

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 4 lety

      ensure you follow all the steps and your internet is connected.

    • @anyfrancisco1262
      @anyfrancisco1262 Před 3 lety

      I did all my wifi connected and change the date but sucks still the same problem😭😭😭anyone can help this....

  • @MERAss501
    @MERAss501 Před 4 lety +1

    the problem i have is "the installer information on the recovery server is damaged" and i tried the date method after checking the wifi and it still didn't work

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 4 lety

      restart pc and try again ensure wifi connect

  • @whiteboard5824
    @whiteboard5824 Před 3 lety +2

    This has done.. Thankuu sir alot.. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @VictorVonDoom23
    @VictorVonDoom23 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Did this and still nothing and I’m plugged in for my internet rather than wifi

  • @timdivine
    @timdivine Před 4 lety

    Why are you installing on os x bas system and not mac hd.

  • @imransifat6152
    @imransifat6152 Před 4 lety +1

    I still have this issue...can anyone help?

  • @denaelnokaly17
    @denaelnokaly17 Před 2 lety

    i’m outside the country right now does that make a difference? I’ve been trying to reset my mac but it won’t get passed this step. I also thought maybe the internet needs to be faster. If you know if location changes anything that would be really helpful.

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 2 lety

      no. just set the right time as i gave the format and it will restore

  • @nitashaivanovna3950
    @nitashaivanovna3950 Před 4 lety

    This solved the issue for me. THANK YOU

  • @DetrasDelArtista
    @DetrasDelArtista Před rokem +1

    Dude worked like a charm

  • @Ekybobo
    @Ekybobo Před rokem

    What if it still pops up with the damage message

  • @amilaseram396
    @amilaseram396 Před 2 lety +1

    You save my time. Thank you.

  • @mohamedmaizi6383
    @mohamedmaizi6383 Před 4 lety +1

    BRO. your are REAL CHAMP bravooooooo

  • @chanellenoginsky7001
    @chanellenoginsky7001 Před 4 lety +1

    Must I put the current date and time from when I do this?

  • @babysong6376
    @babysong6376 Před 4 lety +2

    This worked perfectly!

  • @Wafitafi
    @Wafitafi Před rokem

    now it says the installer information on the recovery server is damaged

  • @yunaxikim2615
    @yunaxikim2615 Před rokem +1

    U earned a subscribe I love yah dude

  • @asnstyler
    @asnstyler Před 4 lety +1

    Can you help me fix I have the same problems it the installer information on the recovery server is damaged? Can u give updated date on terminal? Please help!!!

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 4 lety

      Date 0122085020

    • @asnstyler
      @asnstyler Před 4 lety

      Thanks You🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @A1_Dean.
      @A1_Dean. Před 3 lety

      mcgilldevtech.com/2019/05/macos-recovery-reinstall-untrusted-cert-title-error/

  • @moinada4266
    @moinada4266 Před 3 lety +1

    I have the same problem but when i enter date the date is across correct so what's exactly the problem and what should i do? Please help

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 3 lety

      Put a update date and correct year follow the steps in the video and you should be good.

    • @moinada4266
      @moinada4266 Před 3 lety

      Lenz Walters yeah i tried doing that many times it just didn't work I don't know why so i ended up installing macOS Catalina can i still go back to the macos sierra?

  • @depressedsauce2898
    @depressedsauce2898 Před rokem +1

    Didn’t work. Still says damaged…..my first Mac and I’m so done

  • @SAVAGELIFESTYLEZ
    @SAVAGELIFESTYLEZ Před 28 dny

    Did it and time change but still not able to get pass

  • @revwisdom
    @revwisdom Před 3 lety +1

    Pls i did want u say but i still have the same error (the recovery server could not be contacted

    • @Lenzwalters
      @Lenzwalters  Před 3 lety

      maybe you didn't do it correctly put todays date

  • @Yorozuya4ever
    @Yorozuya4ever Před 3 lety +1

    OMG Thanks so much. Im selling my mac and you helped me. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @cristinavezeteu7461
    @cristinavezeteu7461 Před 4 lety +1

    IT'S WORKED! THANK YOU!

  • @stabije
    @stabije Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks man!!! Helped my wife and I...well done and well explained! Blessings...

  • @inevitable_eventuality

    thank you for the simple instructions .

  • @esapuntch4485
    @esapuntch4485 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks man, very helpful.

  • @adrismadris
    @adrismadris Před 3 lety +1

    This one worked for me!! Thanks

  • @frankcruzrosado133
    @frankcruzrosado133 Před 2 lety

    This did not fixed my problem. What else can it be?

  • @victorshow8940
    @victorshow8940 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot, u saved my Day...

  • @jerushan.
    @jerushan. Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much it is working 😍

  • @tanycreates
    @tanycreates Před 4 lety +1

    youre a life saver!!