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I cannot continue the download dmg files

I am downloading a dmg file from safari, and then after the web download it cannot continue it just says "This type of OS X 10.quick cannot install on this device." So what can/should I do?

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 4:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2023 4:47 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 El Capitan would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run El Capitan.


OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications


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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Jan 14, 2023 4:47 AM in response to r0mpan

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


OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications


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.

Jan 14, 2023 4:46 AM in response to r0mpan

r0mpan wrote:


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/c43bb271-d93e-43d8-9139-8fb7a03c67f6
I am downloading a dmg file from safari, and then after the web download it cannot continue it just says "This type of OS X 10.quick cannot install on this device." So what can/should I do?


Does not sound compatible.


Paint a bigger picture of what you are trying to accomplish...



ref: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac



I cannot continue the download dmg files

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