I'm using a Macbook Pro OS X Version 10.9.5 and am unable to get through the syncing phase. "Ethereum node needs to sync, please wait…" is exactly what is prompt but regardless of the time I wait, it's unable to sync. I have the option to skip peer search and start the application but it then isn't synced to my wallet, thus showing 0 Ether in my main account. I downloaded the app 20 days ago and am just getting around to posting for help. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
[Ethereum] Ethereum Node Stuck, Can’t Sync
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Best Answer
Here's what I would do:
Make sure you're using the latest Ethereum-Wallet release: https://github.com/ethereum/mist/releases
Connect to the testnet to verify that all is well (there should be less transactions on the testnet blockchain so you should be able to sync quicker)
If you can sync'd on the testnet, you'll know it's working.
Additional things you can try: