Cannot format my drive

[bcodemz]

So I'm trying to format my OS drive and reinstall my OS to Sierra, and I can't erase the drive even in internet recovery mode.

When I try to erase my SSD, it says

Erasing APFS Volume File Content
An internal error has occurred,
Operation failed.

No matter what format I try to erase the drive to, it doesn't work. First aid fails too.

How do I erase this drive? Has anyone had this problem?

Thanks

 

[h9826790]

May be it's time to try Linux.

https://gparted.org/livecd.php

Use Gparted Live on USB mode, and ToRAM function should allow you to run it smoothly and format / partition any hard drive.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

Do this:
1. Download the LoSierra installer.
2. Create a bootable USB flashdrive (with the installer on it) using either "DiskmakerX", "Install Disk Creator", or the terminal.
3. Boot from the USB flashdrive/installer
4. Go to disk utility and re-initialize the internal drive.
5. Do a clean install of LoSierra
6. Update as needed.

 

[bcodemz]

Thank you!

 

[dianeoforegon]

Are you booted into the High Sierra Recovery Drive. You'll need Disk Utility for High Sierra to reformat.