How to create a bootable sierra usb

So I downloaded a iso from apple.com the title is:How to get old versions of macOS so I downloaded it I click the sierra download then my mac running high sierra so how to create a bootable usb to downgrade cause this computer is kinda slow on a clean install of high sierra.

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 3:35 AM

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Jan 10, 2022 4:59 AM in response to BensonMAT

To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer. Example : Bootable Installer of Sierra would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Sierra.


Once that is done read on for preparing the Destination computer 


>> Only works on Intel Based Apple Computers.


1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - Formatting for macOS 10.13 High Sierra and below requires HFS Journaled with the GUID Partition Map


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.

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