boot disk for MacBook Pro M3 pro chip

Has anyone tried to create a boot disk for 14.1.1 23B2082 M3 only on a MacBook Pro M3 pro chip? i get this error.... Failed to extract AssetData/boot/Firmware/Manifests/InstallerBoot/* from update

bundle

The bless of the installer disk failed.

Mac support has no answer. I am 100% certain the install package is correct, and the commands to create the disk are correct. I am also 100% certain that the external boot drive is good and that it is formatted properly. Any help would be appreciated

MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Nov 18, 2023 5:35 AM

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Owl-53

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Posted on Nov 18, 2023 7:36 AM

On a M2 Machine - sorry the best I can do until the next Trade IN

Downloaded the Full Version 14.1.1. via Terminal - All OK

Reformatted 128 GB External Drive as HFS Journaled / GUID

Attempted the Terminal command >>

sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume

Failed on first attempt

Checked System Setting >> Privacy & Security >> Full Disk Access

Had to Add Terminal to Full Disk Access

see below >>

p.phillips@Ps-Mac-Mini-M2 ~ % sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume

Password:

Ready to start.

To continue we need to erase the volume at /Volumes/MyVolume.

If you wish to continue type (Y) then press return: y

Erasing disk: 0%... 10%... 20%... 30%... 100%

Copying essential files...

Copying the macOS RecoveryOS...

Making disk bootable...

Copying to disk: 0%... 10%... 20%... 30%... 40%... 50%... 60%... 70%... 80%... 90%... 100%

Install media now available at "/Volumes/Install macOS Sonoma"

p.phillips@Ps-Mac-Mini-M2 ~ %

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HWTech

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Nov 19, 2023 6:59 PM in response to richardfrommaumee

I've been receiving this error when attempting to create a bootable macOS USB installer for both Intel & Apple Silicon Macs (M1 & M2) for macOS 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x using any host Mac & host OS. It seems to occur no matter which patch level of the installer I attempt to use (using the command line "softwareupdate" utility to download specific point releases).

I only noticed this recently even though a few weeks ago I was able to successfully create both 13.6.1 and 14.1 USB installers without any issues.

I did report the issue here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Nov 28, 2023 6:57 AM in response to VikingOSX

Confirming that VikingOSX is correct here. My complete reply was autodeleted because it referenced unreleased software. But there is a version of Sonoma after 14.1.1 that you can get and build a USB installer for on an M3 mac, and I have done this.

Nov 30, 2023 7:02 PM in response to richardfrommaumee

So 14.1.2 came out today, and I can't make a USB on this M3 MPB at all. Not for the betas, or the new release.

Tried this on 14.1.2 just now:

sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Untitled

Ready to start.

To continue we need to erase the volume at /Volumes/Untitled.

If you wish to continue type (Y) then press return: y

Erasing disk: 0%... 10%... 20%... 30%... 100%

Copying essential files...

Copying the macOS RecoveryOS...

Making disk bootable...

Failed to extract AssetData/boot/Firmware/Manifests/InstallerBoot/* from update bundle

The bless of the installer disk failed.

james@mbpro ~ %

Is anyone able to get this to work?

Owl-53

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Nov 18, 2023 12:50 PM in response to richardfrommaumee

From was you have shared in above and the very good reply from @VikingOSX

It would appear that there is not too much more that can be done at this time

We we are Only fellow users and Not The Paid Apple Support Personal

We ca only suggest possible solutions

Nov 18, 2023 1:03 PM in response to Owl-53

I do not believe 14.1.1 23B2082 is a “newer” build. It was released on the same day as 23B81

81 release will not install on M3 pro chip device

2082 release is specifically for M3 pro chip

i appreciate your input. Thanks

Nov 20, 2023 3:35 AM in response to Owl-53

Thanks for the feedback

As I said in previous posts,,, I was successful with Sonoma 14.x also on other M1 and M2 devices.

M3 pro chip devices fails. As I have been saying all along it leads me to believe it is the M3 device, not the installer or build.

Again, thanks for the feedback

Dec 3, 2023 7:02 AM in response to Barney-15E

Yeah, it won't work when the USB stick is directly connected. Also tried when the USB C stick was directly connected - and the ONLY thing connected.

Looks like the "nuke and pave" re-install technique isn't really valued for Apple Silicon since the recovery always possible holding down the power button. (Coming from windows, where nuke and pave was routine for reinstall)

Owl-53

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Nov 18, 2023 9:57 AM in response to richardfrommaumee

As mentioned earlier, Yes M2 machine

Nov 18, 2023 10:47 AM in response to richardfrommaumee

has anyone been successful in creating a boot disk using an M3pro chip computer with Sonoma 14.1.1 M3 installation build ?

Owl-53

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Nov 18, 2023 1:13 PM in response to richardfrommaumee

Pls disregard this posting

Owl-53

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Nov 20, 2023 2:21 AM in response to HWTech

Interesting

Was successful on host computer M1 and M2 machines to create Bootable Installer for Sonoma 14.0 initial release and again for 14.1.1

Nov 20, 2023 3:24 PM in response to richardfrommaumee

Same. Got M3 MBP Max today and can't make a Sonoma USB installer:

"Failed to extract AssetData/boot/Firmware/Manifests/InstallerBoot/* from update bundle

The bless of the installer disk failed."

Nov 27, 2023 12:41 PM in response to Jim_Denaro

I can also confirm this behavior and error during media creation.

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