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How can I install Sierra to an External SSD?

How can I install lower OS, Sierra in to an external SSD?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 11:53 AM

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User profile for user: BDAqua
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Posted on Nov 29, 2022 6:30 AM

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.8 or later
  • 2GB of memory
  • 14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:

  • MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12


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User profile for user: BDAqua
BDAqua
User level: Level 10
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Nov 29, 2022 6:30 AM in response to resopmoc

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.8 or later
  • 2GB of memory
  • 14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:

  • MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12


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User profile for user: resopmoc
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Nov 29, 2022 4:16 AM in response to resopmoc

Hi, I'll give more information to someone, who is willing to help me.

in my MBP 15-inch, 2017 with macOS Big Sur ver.11.7.1 I have music softwares with old version and new version.

A new version softs are fine with a Big Sur but to use without mistakes old ones I need High Sierra as I done before.

That's why I need temporally Install High Sierra to an external SSD and work for a while switching between two macOS's

Thanks in advance.

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How can I install Sierra to an External SSD?

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