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making Catalina usb device

where do I get the download from


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 2:56 AM

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Aug 15, 2022 1:16 PM in response to lance1210

You also need the instructions in this Apple article for creating a bootable macOS USB installer (also contains links to various macOS installers):

How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support


You can only download a macOS 10.15 Catalina installer using a Qualifying Mac. A Qualifying Mac is one which is capable of running macOS 10.15 which is most Macs from 2012 - 2019. You can confirm a Qualifying Mac using the information in this article which shows which hardware is compatible with various versions of macOS.

https://eshop.macsales.com/guides/Mac_OS_X_Compatibility

Aug 15, 2022 1:26 PM in response to lance1210

a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


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


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.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.

making Catalina usb device

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