What is ‘This item is temporarily unavailable try again later’ error on Mac computer?
If you are experiencing ‘This item is temporarily unavailable try again later’ error while trying to install or reinstall MacOS in your Mac computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the error. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘MacOS’: MacOS (previously Mac OS X and later OS X) is proprietary graphical operating system designed & developed and marketed by Apple Company. MacOS is primary operating system for Apple’s Mac computers. It is second most widely used desktop OS after Windows NT within the market of desktop, laptop and home computers, and by web usage. The first desktop version of MacOS was Mac OS X 10.0 released in 2001 with its first update, Mac OS X 10.1 arriving later that year.
Sometimes, you may face your Mac PC performance slowdown issue and in this case, you attempt to reinstall or clean install MacOS in your device as one of the possible solution to resolve the slowdown issue on Mac. However, several users reported that they faced ‘This item is temporarily unavailable try again later’ error while they tried to reinstall or clean install MacOS on their computers. This error prevents you from installing/reinstalling MacOS for some reasons. Let’s take a look at error message.
“This item is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later”
Users also reported that they received this error after entering Apple ID while installing MacOS. It might possible your Apple ID is not associated with an Apple OS you trying to install. You should make sure you are using same Apple ID that is associated with your Apple’s Mac OS while installing MacOS. Incorrect system date & time could be another possible reason behind the error so you should make System date & time is correct. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix This item is temporarily unavailable try again later error on Mac?
Method 1: Correct your system date & time
This issue can be occurred due to incorrect system date & time. So, you should check and correct the system date & time and then retry install or reinstall MacOS.
Step 1: Open ‘Terminal’ in ‘Utilities’ or search ‘Terminal’ using ‘Spotlight’
Step 2: Now, enter the date and time using ‘Date’ command string
Step 3: Enter the command in the terminal in following way: month, date, time, year and do this without spaces or commas. For example, if the current date & time is 5 June 2019 at 12:50, then you need to enter ‘060512502019’ command and execute it
Step 4: Once done, close ‘Terminal’ and enter your Apple ID again to attempt to resume installation of MacOS. Check if it works for you.
Method 2: Make sure Apple ID is correct
One possible reason behind this issue is incorrect Apple ID you are entering to install Apple’s MacOS. You should make sure you are entering the same Apple ID that is associated with your Apple’s MacOS you are trying to install.
For example, if a new MacOS is being installed on device where a different Apple ID was used for previous download, then it won’t register that Apple ID as the wrong one is being used. You can fix the issue by entering correct Apple ID that is associated with the Apple OS you are trying to install.
Method 3: Check if Apple ID is signed-in
This issue can also be occurred if Apple ID is not signed-in or connected to Mac. You can create login into iCloud.com website in order to fix the issue. Or you can go to Mac App Store and create a new account or login via Apple ID to ensure the device is connected. Once done, you can try MacOS installation again and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Use Disk Utility erase Macintosh HD partition
If MacOS version associated with your Apple account is not longer available at Mac App Store, then you can try below steps to resolve the issue. This method resolves the issue by erasing the Macintosh HD partition of your hard disk.
Step 1: At first, connect your Mac computer to the stable internet connection (You can try Ethernet cable connection for better internet)
Step 2: Now, start up your Mac computer while holding ‘COMMAND + R’ or ‘CMD + R’ keys on keyboard
Step 3: Use Disk Utility to erase Macintosh HD partition of your hard disk
Step 4: Once done, restart your computer and keep holding ‘Option + CMD + R’ or ‘Option + COMMAND + R’ keys on keyboard. Keep pressing these keys until you see a spinning globe on the screen
Step 5: Now, it will download and install the OS. Wait to complete the process. It will install original OS shipped with your Mac. Check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Run System scan for malware or viruses with some powerful security tool
Sometimes, this issue can be occurred due to malware or viruses infection in your Mac computer that has corrupted software or hardware on your Mac. You can run system scan for malware or viruses with some powerful antivirus software in order to remove all infections and after malware removal, you can retry MacOS installation and check if it works for you. You can search for best antivirus/antimalware suite for Mac on the web, download and install the tool in your device. Or, you can try CleanMyMac X, Disk Doctor, Gemini, DaisyDisk or others.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix This item is temporarily unavailable try again later error on Mac with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
