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How download installer for macOS

I need download macOS to create a bootable installer for macOS. But when I download, it says

"The requested version of macOS is not available. Please check if your Mac is compatible with this software."


MacBook Air

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 7:06 AM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2022 7:25 AM



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 Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.

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Apr 7, 2022 7:25 AM in response to Mario_Oct



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 Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.

How download installer for macOS

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