You sir, are an absolute genius. You just solved what countless forums and other videos couldn’t. I followed your exact steps and saved my Mac from the trash heap. Cheers!!!
BEST SOLUTION! Shut down computer. Press power button. To turn on. When you hear the start up tune, hold option button. It will show you all bootable drives. Select MacintoshHD
@@leasrensen8084 you might have a different problem. what does stop sign say? you should be able to do it the way i listed or try BOOT mode. there are videos for that.
This information was awesome. I bought a refurbished 2019 iMac. I added an external hard drive. I tried to update to the macOS Sonoma Version 14.0, but it was hitting errors. The information that I received from the RUclips channel not only helped to bypass the errors but also successfully fully updated the current update program for security. Thank you for sharing this information with us all. 🙂
This really worked for me. In case you see this error please try this method of Booting it in Safe Mode and try all options before restoring it from Time Machine. It will save your data and a lot of efforts. Thanks for your help Mark!
Thankyou so much, it’s been about 6 months and it would not let me update, I simply put my Mac in safe boot mode and the update worked first try, this is a great video and I appreciate it very much!
If macOS High Sierra encounters a problem at the end of installation, and then shows an error message, restart your Mac and press Command + Option + R on your keyboard while the Mac boots to start up the recovery system over the Internet. You can also try Shift + Option + Command + R
Mine wasn’t as bad but I was able to jump in the middle of one your steps you named and was able to finally download the software I appreciate it bro 💪🏽
The extra steps were not necessary for me. I simply shut down Mac, booted in safe mode (held down shift and powered up), downloaded update from Apple website, and installed from the dmg I just downloaded. I didn't need to use another computer, a flash drive, or set up a server.
Gavin Seim shut down your computer ,then press the power button with cmd r which will take you to recovery, then choose restore from time machine back up (it’s okay if u don’t have a back up from external storage) and select “macintosh hd”. Lastly, select the date that is available. This will take you back on the last time you’ve used your computer.
please answer this question: I don't want to update OS, therefore want to remove the notification of available update, which is annoying for me and how should I fix this problem?
Mark, your video was very helpfull. I had a firmware update error for Airport Time Capsule. Was able to update starting in safe mode. your video was very much appritiated.
No macos is coming up in appstore. ? Can't get external to recognise. In normal boot mode I've copied DMG Catalina install file across. Then reboot into safe. Am installing now. Wish me luck. At the MacOS Catilina install page but progress bar staying at zero for a long time. Oh no.
Yes really I payed $90 for some new effects,,, they was working until I updated ...I took my computer to a shop to down grade to 10.14 mos they back working now
Hey man! I have a outdated MacBook air 2013 with Sierra 10.12.6 😳. Online it says MacBook air above 2012 is compatible to download macOS Catalina. I try to update it to Catalina and an error screen reads, “Downloading installer information to the target volume failed”. ????? I have tried everything any insights would be appreciated. I need any macOS above 10.12 to have compatibility for some school software my professor requires.
It didn’t work for me I just went to the box at top where the apple is and saw something that said macOS instalar I pushed it it said to leave I left I restless my computer with Macintosh and it worked perfectly fine though
I tried to update to Sierra and now I am on a loop of error screen saying it couldn't download and my only options are to restart, when I restart the exact same error message come up. No matter what I do I end up in the same place.. I got to the Time Machine back up option and that doesn't do anything, no options to select a disk. Cant reach apple bc I can't get to my serial number bc I can't get back in at all...
When you turn your computer on, it will take you to log in screen, then put in your password, after you put that in, hold shift as it’s logging in, then you will be in safe boot mode.
Need help I have 2019 MacBook Air (screens broke so I use a converter to see via my tv) I see a gray screen and my curser, it looks like I may be on the same screen as this but even then I can’t see it, any advice
Amigo! Una consulta... necesito descargar macOS high Sierra 13.0. El problema es que me tira error al verificar el firmware. Pude actualizar de mac X a macOS sierra pero no puedo actualizar esta versión que tengo de 10.12.6 Podrías ayudarme con este tema? Que puedo hacer? Muchas gracias!
hey..... I kinda tried all of these and didn’t work....but then i went to app store and found the update and then i clicked GET....redirected to the system preferences but this time i got a larger size file.....around 8gb.....it too a while but that worked.....after restarting i checked and i was upto date.....
99.9% of the time you simply need to boot into recovery, show all disk volume and select the root top most level of the hd you're installing too and highlight it and select erase, choose apfs if installing Sierra or newer, with guid partition scheme NOT APPLE OR NTFS, GUID!!!! ONLY USE THIS METHOD IS BOOTING INTO RECOVERY AND TRYING TO UPDATE OVER AN EXISTING INSTALL KEEPS FAILING BUT MAKE SURE TO TRY THE RECOVERY MODE WITH WIFI OR ETHERNET CONNECTED FIRST BEFORE CHOOSING TO ERASE. Most of the time it's failing because it cannot connect to apples servers to download the full install package. The erasing of the HD is a last result you can always use especially if you've already made a time machine backup or simply don't need to backup anything and are just wanting a fresh install. THIS WILL WIPE THE DRIVE ENTIRELY so if you don't have a backup you'll lose everything. Then make sure WiFi is on and connected or Ethernet is plugged in and go back to the recovery windows and select reinstall OS. Done....it'll take 40mins or so depending on your hard drive speed. Then you can install further updates simply using the software update feature as normal.
Hey bro . When I install Marcos couldn't be installed . This error apper.. an error occurred installing Macos .to use Apple diagnostics to check your mac hardware .shutdown .press the power button. And immediately hold the .D. key until diagnostics begins. Quit the installer to restart your computer and try again .
lol, big sur is a bug, i got an m1 mba and i reset my mac to clear my HD and tried to reinstall macos BIG SUR. It fails every time but that’s cause a bug idk
I recently purchased a used MacBook Pro mid 2009 currently running off 10.8 this is causing problems for me because many website won’t load via safari or chrome when trying to update OS I get error message “OS x update combined cant be installed” I followed these steps but still no luck. Any feed back from anyone would be much appreciated. Thanks
Combo updates usually come from a DMG on Apple’s website. If that’s what you’re installing, try doing it from the App Store instead. The combo update may contain a duplicate version.
It crashed mines I was ready to waste money and make an appointment with apple but it turned on again and I never did an update again just to keep safe
Hi Sir this video of yours LITERALLY saved my life!!!! It’s worked beautifully.... I cannot tell you how thankful I am to you. You really are the best :)
You sir, are an absolute genius. You just solved what countless forums and other videos couldn’t. I followed your exact steps and saved my Mac from the trash heap. Cheers!!!
BEST SOLUTION!
Shut down computer.
Press power button. To turn on.
When you hear the start up tune, hold option button. It will show you all bootable drives.
Select MacintoshHD
grandpa417 you are the real hero
That is pure genius thanks pop
It dosent work for me? It just shows me a stop sign and then i cant do anything but shut the computer Down?
@@leasrensen8084 you might have a different problem. what does stop sign say? you should be able to do it the way i listed or try BOOT mode. there are videos for that.
Manzar Bashir. Only if you like what it does for you.
I watched this video before also and I again face the same problem and I watched this again and again able to solve the issue. Thanks again!
Lol same here! Please never delete this video.
@@JAViewer what did you do to make it work mine is still not working
This information was awesome. I bought a refurbished 2019 iMac. I added an external hard drive. I tried to update to the macOS Sonoma Version 14.0, but it was hitting errors. The information that I received from the RUclips channel not only helped to bypass the errors but also successfully fully updated the current update program for security. Thank you for sharing this information with us all. 🙂
This really worked for me. In case you see this error please try this method of Booting it in Safe Mode and try all options before restoring it from Time Machine. It will save your data and a lot of efforts. Thanks for your help Mark!
Thankyou so much, it’s been about 6 months and it would not let me update, I simply put my Mac in safe boot mode and the update worked first try, this is a great video and I appreciate it very much!
Please help! I am trying to install Sierra to my mac but it keeps saying there was an error when installing firmware?!
Thank Mark!! This video was very helpful for me - it was easy to follow but it did take a couple of tries to get the laptop to start in Safe More.
TY for taking the time to make this video. The safe mode it worked for me.
Thank you! You saved us a trip to the computer repair place in the neighborhood.
the shift/power button to start safe boot works. thank you
Hey. I just wanted to say thank you so much!! This worked for me and saved me a visit to the apple store. Much appreciated !!!
If macOS High Sierra encounters a problem at the end of installation, and then shows an error message, restart your Mac and press Command + Option + R on your keyboard while the Mac boots to start up the recovery system over the Internet. You can also try Shift + Option + Command + R
Enki Vibe i tryed that and it didnt work
Enki Vibe but I don’t have command on my computer
If you’re using a keyboard with a Windows key on it, macOS will see that as the command key.
Fingers crossed
Thank you. Apple download page on safe mode worked for me.
If only others would explain tutorials like this guys ... awsome job
*Do not waste your time on this shit, mine was fix by TECHYLORD0 at lnstagram*
Mine wasn’t as bad but I was able to jump in the middle of one your steps you named and was able to finally download the software I appreciate it bro 💪🏽
What camera did you use for? I liked the quality in the shoot that you appear...
The extra steps were not necessary for me. I simply shut down Mac, booted in safe mode (held down shift and powered up), downloaded update from Apple website, and installed from the dmg I just downloaded. I didn't need to use another computer, a flash drive, or set up a server.
I see eye to eye with you!, I did an downgrade because I had a problem with my screen, Sierra>Mojave
I’m trying these solutions now. Fingers crossed
Okay I can not get passed the restart screen. Like it won’t let me get into my computer period.
Colton Sparks can you help I cant access my Mac either please help
Ziyam123 are y'all serious wtf is going on
Same
Same here. Safe mode does not work.
Gavin Seim shut down your computer ,then press the power button with cmd r which will take you to recovery, then choose restore from time machine back up (it’s okay if u don’t have a back up from external storage) and select “macintosh hd”. Lastly, select the date that is available. This will take you back on the last time you’ve used your computer.
This actually helped me. I am pleasantly surprised thank you!
please answer this question: I don't want to update OS, therefore want to remove the notification of available update, which is annoying for me and how should I fix this problem?
my mac says something about firmware every time and i can't find a way to fix it
Thanks a lot for the solutions offered in this video 👍
Thanks man. Worked perfectly for me!
Mark, your video was very helpfull. I had a firmware update error for Airport Time Capsule. Was able to update starting in safe mode. your video was very much appritiated.
Mate I can’t even get in like you are. I hold shift and it just gives me a skip symbol like in UNO.
My problem is when I click update , it says to restart my computer , I restart and go back tot the update page and it says to do the same thing .
Wonderful, isn’t it?
No macos is coming up in appstore. ? Can't get external to recognise. In normal boot mode I've copied DMG Catalina install file across. Then reboot into safe. Am installing now. Wish me luck. At the MacOS Catilina install page but progress bar staying at zero for a long time. Oh no.
Thank you for posting this video, it was very helpful!
At Tech try to software update macbook pro it said can't update to encryption data. How to fix it?
I’m on OS 10.8.5 currently. How do I upgrade to Catalina on my iMac please?
I’m stuck with error 102...
jonah buba trust us ,,, you do not want Catalina ... my effects not working
Dee WhoShotYa wow. Really??!
Yes really I payed $90 for some new effects,,, they was working until I updated ...I took my computer to a shop to down grade to 10.14 mos they back working now
Dee WhoShotYa oh wow. I can only imagine.
Sorry to hear that.
Jonah Buba the same with me! What did you do to solve it?
software updates are not available in my appstore how can i fix it?
What happens if your trying to go on safe mode and it keeps rebooting or shows a blank screen
Hey man! I have a outdated MacBook air 2013 with Sierra 10.12.6 😳. Online it says MacBook air above 2012 is compatible to download macOS Catalina. I try to update it to Catalina and an error screen reads, “Downloading installer information to the target volume failed”. ????? I have tried everything any insights would be appreciated. I need any macOS above 10.12 to have compatibility for some school software my professor requires.
hey I have a mac error when trying to update my OS software102 ? have you any advice on how to fix problem?
Help! I am in the middle of an update... How do I cancel?
This is really helpful. Thanks Marc!
It didn’t work for me I just went to the box at top where the apple is and saw something that said macOS instalar I pushed it it said to leave I left I restless my computer with Macintosh and it worked perfectly fine though
I tried to update to Sierra and now I am on a loop of error screen saying it couldn't download and my only options are to restart, when I restart the exact same error message come up. No matter what I do I end up in the same place.. I got to the Time Machine back up option and that doesn't do anything, no options to select a disk. Cant reach apple bc I can't get to my serial number bc I can't get back in at all...
What if mine doesn’t say safe boot
When you turn your computer on, it will take you to log in screen, then put in your password, after you put that in, hold shift as it’s logging in, then you will be in safe boot mode.
@@DashDavis-qo7py thank you so much .worked for me .
The dmg downloads available on the mac website don’t go higher than OS X 10.5.3 can I still install for my OS X 10.8.5
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You’re a lifesaver 💜
Do this method not work anymore ? Bc mine is not working
how long we need to hold Shift key?
Need help I have 2019 MacBook Air (screens broke so I use a converter to see via my tv) I see a gray screen and my curser, it looks like I may be on the same screen as this but even then I can’t see it, any advice
Amigo! Una consulta... necesito descargar macOS high Sierra 13.0. El problema es que me tira error al verificar el firmware. Pude actualizar de mac X a macOS sierra pero no puedo actualizar esta versión que tengo de 10.12.6 Podrías ayudarme con este tema? Que puedo hacer? Muchas gracias!
I’m still running 10.8.5. It’s telling me that I cannot upgrade. Do you have any suggestions?
I keep getting a “ this version of macOS 10.13.5 cannot be installed on this computer
I have an early 2014 MacBook Air that won’t software update, I tried this and there was a problem with the disk
hey..... I kinda tried all of these and didn’t work....but then i went to app store and found the update and then i clicked GET....redirected to the system preferences but this time i got a larger size file.....around 8gb.....it too a while but that worked.....after restarting i checked and i was upto date.....
Very helpful. Thank you
99.9% of the time you simply need to boot into recovery, show all disk volume and select the root top most level of the hd you're installing too and highlight it and select erase, choose apfs if installing Sierra or newer, with guid partition scheme NOT APPLE OR NTFS, GUID!!!!
ONLY USE THIS METHOD IS BOOTING INTO RECOVERY AND TRYING TO UPDATE OVER AN EXISTING INSTALL KEEPS FAILING BUT MAKE SURE TO TRY THE RECOVERY MODE WITH WIFI OR ETHERNET CONNECTED FIRST BEFORE CHOOSING TO ERASE. Most of the time it's failing because it cannot connect to apples servers to download the full install package. The erasing of the HD is a last result you can always use especially if you've already made a time machine backup or simply don't need to backup anything and are just wanting a fresh install.
THIS WILL WIPE THE DRIVE ENTIRELY so if you don't have a backup you'll lose everything. Then make sure WiFi is on and connected or Ethernet is plugged in and go back to the recovery windows and select reinstall OS. Done....it'll take 40mins or so depending on your hard drive speed. Then you can install further updates simply using the software update feature as normal.
Mine is saying target volume appears to be invalid when I try installing macOS Sierra
are your problem solved??? i have the same problem as you
My mac gives me the "No updates available" problem. it's been years and it still is giving me that
Good job young man!
when your tryna download high sierra manually on the oldest macbook…
Hey bro . When I install Marcos couldn't be installed . This error apper.. an error occurred installing Macos .to use Apple diagnostics to check your mac hardware .shutdown .press the power button. And immediately hold the .D. key until diagnostics begins. Quit the installer to restart your computer and try again .
My imac has be like that too
@@nik54 did you have solve the problem right now?
Big Sur ain’t working
For me
lol, big sur is a bug, i got an m1 mba and i reset my mac to clear my HD and tried to reinstall macos BIG SUR. It fails every time but that’s cause a bug idk
Hi, with an error, at the time of installing the High Sierra it is an error discovering the firmware, what should I do?
dose it work on 10.9.5
Can you show upgrading from mac os x yosemite 10.10.5 to macos catalina 10.15.4
I need some help, when I try to update my MacBook Air it says “none of the selected updates could be installed” please someone help!
Thanks mark 👍🏻
It is so helped may God bless u. 😇🙏
After updating 13.3 my mac's problem doesn't solve and mac still showing 13.2 version
I recently purchased a used MacBook Pro mid 2009 currently running off 10.8 this is causing problems for me because many website won’t load via safari or chrome when trying to update OS I get error message “OS x update combined cant be installed” I followed these steps but still no luck. Any feed back from anyone would be much appreciated. Thanks
Combo updates usually come from a DMG on Apple’s website. If that’s what you’re installing, try doing it from the App Store instead. The combo update may contain a duplicate version.
Why does this happen I don’t even use my mack boom rarely
What if I just delete the installer?? What's gonna happen? Please help. I dont have any wifi access right now 😭😭😭
Thank you so much sir
Can somebody help me? I just have the same problem but mine macbook is from 2010 I tried to restart but same thing
Dude Great Shit!!! Video saved my life literally
Ty so much for drying my tears
Ily
U r the best
Please help 😭
It's still open to the same page showing this image.
I don't trust this new update. What if it will crash my MacBook Air.
Palmiro Nexus it WILL
It crashed mines I was ready to waste money and make an appointment with apple but it turned on again and I never did an update again just to keep safe
I have the dmg. It says that it is incompatible with the MacOS...
Can you just delete the update file and restore the command to the OS?
Worked for me. Thanks a lot ! :)
Mine went back to update before yosemite
This really helps. Thanks 🙏🏻
Thanku so much
Mine wont go into safe boot? Any help?
👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 can fix any device or update issues perfectly without delay
wich screenrecorder??
Thanks
im on my old mac. mac os 10.8.5 and i found it again. error 102 shows up
Same mine is only on 10.13.6 and it don’t update
@@devindunaway2081 i recently updated to 10.13.6. lol. my mac is from 2010 and that’s the most highest update it can get to. idk bout u.
mine won't download because my disk help
thank this was so helpful
Didnt work 😢
What can i do ive tryed everything and it wont work! Help!!
did you find anything
Oh thank you so much but the system is slow
I got in but can’t connect to wifi now??
For me it didn’t work
Thanks man
Same issue and I can not boot in safe mode, does anyone knows how to boot in safe mode in other way than with the shift key?
It worked! However the update is 25 minutes long....
Thank you so much .
You are amazing!! Thank you so much!!!!!
It works.Thx!
mine still got the error message :(
Hi Sir this video of yours LITERALLY saved my life!!!! It’s worked beautifully.... I cannot tell you how thankful I am to you. You really are the best :)
I can’t get to my computer login screen