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So after doing some research, it seems that it's not possible to change the login screen on Big Sur, so I've come to ask how to do it via Terminal.
User customization means a lot to not just me but to countless people so I do not understand why Apple has chosen this path.
Here's also to hoping this thread is of value to others.
Mac mini, macOS 11.0
I posted a solution here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252056512
I posted a solution here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252056512
Considering that there are plenty of evidence that Apple doesn't always cater to the best self-interests of the consumers, I'm not sure how much I can really trust Apple. By the way, this is coming from someone who is a fairly loyal Apple fan. It would take A LOT, and I mean A LOT for me to ditch Apple, but it's certainly possible.
I think Apple is mostly good, a lot of their ideas are home runs, absolutely, but a lot of their ideas are also just user-unfriendly to put it lightly.
As of right now, I can't think of a good reason for them to deny users from changing the log-in default screen.
Maybe it's an obnoxious branding tactic, but I mean all Apple hardware has a highly visible Apple logo already, so this tactic would be redundant.
But all of that doesn't matter.
What matters is a solution to this problem.
I'm hoping someone out there can help. (You'll be forever my hero.)
Unfortunately, there is no way (at least not at this time). The login screen is BEFORE the user takes over (so to speak), so it is part of the OS and with Apple clamping down on security features and making your OS and system files read only, neither you nor anyone else has access to it.
User customization means a lot to not just me but to countless people so I do not understand why Apple has chosen this path.
Can we not also respect Apple's design decisions as much?
OK it never occurred to me that this could be a solution to a security problem.
I have been enlightened.
Thank you.
I think I can let this problem go if it's serving a useful purpose.
I just tested it and it works. Thank you so much!
Happy it worked, you're welcome!
How do I change the login screen of Big Sur via Terminal?
