Solution for Stuck macOS Recovery (if everything seems lost!)

Solution for Stuck macOS Recovery:

After trying many platforms and videos without success, here’s what finally worked:

Avoid using:

CMD+R (Standard Recovery)

Option+CMD+R (Latest macOS Recovery)

Use this instead:

Shift+Alt+CMD+R

This forces macOS Recovery to install the original macOS version that came with your Mac.

Next while it loads prepare your USB Installer:

Download the macOS installer compatible with your iMac onto a USB drive.

Visit Mr. Macintosh's website for a guide on creating the bootable installer.

Steps Once in Recovery:

  1. Delete your SSD using Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format in Disk Utility.
  2. Restart your iMac with the bootable USB inserted. (Don't hold anything down!)
  3. Begin installation from the USB.

And voilà! Your iMac should now install macOS successfully.

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