Is there a way to install macOS13.2 on Mac mini M1 without connecting to internet on installation device?

Recently, I was advised by the Apple Support Team that you must have an internet connection now to install macOS 13.2? I found that strange, as wasn’t that the whole point of creating a usb installer (to not have to connect to internet on installation device)?


I live in Australia and our government recently introduced a new Surveillance Bill in late 2021, which requires tech companies to provide technical assistance to modify devices on request. Now it seems you can’t install a fresh Ventura install without it connecting and installing extra goodies?


Are all countries like this, or are Australians now getting a special “modified” version of Ventura - has anyone been able to install Ventura 13.2 without internet, because I am being told that is not possible by Apple support now?


I used to be able to create a usb and install without any internet previously?

Mac mini, macOS 13.2

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 8:34 PM

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Feb 11, 2023 2:43 AM in response to Huelo

Huelo wrote:

Recently, I was advised by the Apple Support Team that you must have an internet connection now to install macOS 13.2? I found that strange, as wasn’t that the whole point of creating a usb installer (to not have to connect to internet on installation device)?

I live in Australia and our government recently introduced a new Surveillance Bill in late 2021, which requires tech companies to provide technical assistance to modify devices on request. Now it seems you can’t install a fresh Ventura install without it connecting and installing extra goodies?

Are all countries like this, or are Australians now getting a special “modified” version of Ventura - has anyone been able to install Ventura 13.2 without internet, because I am being told that is not possible by Apple support now?

I used to be able to create a usb and install without any internet previously?


What is the issue— you need to have access to the Interent to down load the macOS(?) to create the USBinstaller.


Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support


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