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sudo date 0101000018 This sets the date to January 1st, 2018. Run the installer. Once finished, reconnect to the internet and re-sync your clock ( System Preferences > Date & Time > Set automatically ). Before you commit to downloading the 5.2GB DMG, verify your hardware: Download Mac Os High Sierra 10.13.6 Dmg
Once you have the working Install macOS High Sierra.app , copy it to an external hard drive or a cloud storage locker (like Backblaze or Google Drive). Apple will eventually remove this from their softwareupdate catalog entirely, and having a personal backup ensures you can restore your vintage Mac for a decade to come. If you only need the (to patch an
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