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How to get a bootable installer.

I tried to download the Catalina installer from this link ( How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support ), but its only downloading it as an update, rather than as a installer application like i need. How do i get it to download in the way I need?


Info: I have Monterey, and I'm trying to download Catalina onto a separate volume, and the apple support articles led me to this.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 25, 2022 7:12 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 7:15 AM

To perform this action will require booting from 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.

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Sep 25, 2022 7:15 AM in response to Jamboii_XD

To perform this action will require booting from 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.

How to get a bootable installer.

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