I 'found' a Install OS X El Capitan.app package and was able to create the bootable media. This version of OS X 10.11 cannot be installed on this computer. Unfortunately, running the InstallMacOSX.pkg package in the DMG failed: Using my MBP 16", I used the Download OS X El Capitan link on Apple's support site to get the installer. To create a bootable USB drive, I needed the Install OS X El Capitan.app package. I tried using "Internet Recovery" ( Option+ Command+ R) and a bootable USB drive that contained El Capitan, both of which ultimately failed with the same message. Quit the installed to restart your computer and try again. Unfortunately, running the InstallMacOSX.pkg package in the DMG failed: This version of OS X 10.11 cannot be installed on this computer. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance. Using my MBP 16', I used the Download OS X El Capitan link on Apple's support site to get the installer. This item is temporarily unavailable.Try again later.Īfter reading Wiped drive, now can’t reinstall El Capitan from Recovery because the “item is temporarily unavailable”, I supplied a different set of icloud credentials, and the process continued.Įventually, however, the installation failed with a different message: My first effort was thwarted by an error:
I have an older, MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) that I intend to give as a gift.įor security reasons, I decided that I was a good to format the drive and reinstall OS X El Capitan.