Month: November 2024

Want to create a bootable macOS USB install drive? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re upgrading, troubleshooting, or reinstalling macOS, this guide will walk you through the entire process step by step. Let’s dive in!

Step 1: Download macOS.

First, download the macOS version you need. For this tutorial, we’ll use macOS Monterey as an example. Simply search ‘Create bootable macOS USB drive’ online to find Apple’s official download page. Or you can get it from Apple store.

Once it’s downloaded, quit the ‘Install macOS’ utility from the menu bar. This step is crucial to access the installer package. If “To set up the installation of macOS Monterey, click Continue” popup, close it.

Step 2: Locate the Installer

Next, open Finder, navigate to ‘Applications,’ and locate the ‘Install macOS’ file. You will find Monterey in our example.

Right-click on it, select ‘Show Package Contents,’ and open the ‘Contents’ folder. Then, open the ‘Resources’ folder. Here, you’ll find the ‘Create Install Media’ file, which we’ll use next.

Step 3: Open Terminal
Now, let’s open Terminal. Go to Finder, select ‘Applications,’ then ‘Utilities,’ and double-click on ‘Terminal.'”

With Terminal open, we’re ready to create our bootable USB drive!

Step 4: Prepare Your USB Drive

Insert a USB drive into your Mac. Remember, this process will erase all data on the drive, so make sure it’s empty or you’ve backed up your files.

Next, in Finder, click ‘Go’ from the menu, select ‘Go to Folder,’ and type ‘/Volumes.’ Your USB drive should appear here. Drag and drop it into Terminal.”

Step 5: Run the Command

In Terminal, type sudo followed by a space. Go back to “Finder”, ‘Show Package Contents,’ and open the ‘Contents’ folder. Then, open the ‘Resources’ folder. Drag the ‘Create Install Media’ file from the Resources folder into Terminal. Then, type –volume followed by another space. Go back to Volume, drag and drop your USB volume into Terminal. Press ‘Return’ on your keyboard.

Step 6: Create the Bootable Drive

Terminal will prompt you for your password. Enter it, then confirm you want to continue by typing ‘Y’ and pressing ‘Return.’

The process will erase your USB drive, copy the installer files, and make the disk bootable. This step may take a few minutes, so be patient.

Final Step: Ready to Use Now, Your bootable macOS USB install drive is ready to use. You can now plug it into any Mac and start the installation process.

We received a return MacBook pro without knowing the password. We would like to reset it. However, We can’t get reset screen by pressing command + R. Any help?

1. Turn off the MacBook Pro.
2. Power it on and immediately press and hold Command (⌘) + R until you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
3. Release the keys when you see the Recovery Mode screen.
4. Select “Disk Utility” from the menu and click “Continue”.
5. In Disk Utility, select your startup disk (usually named “Macintosh HD”) and click “Erase”.
6. Follow the prompts to erase the disk1. This will delete all data on the MacBook Pro, so make sure you have backed up any important data if possible.
7. After erasing the disk, you can choose to reinstall macOS by selecting “Reinstall macOS” from the menu.

If these steps don’t work, you might need to use Terminal commands to reset the password.

I do see the apple log and a spinning globe, but it doesn’t show Recovery mode and disk utility.

Let’s try a different approach:

1. Reset the SMC (System Management Controller):
   • For MacBooks with non-removable batteries: Shut down your Mac, then press and hold Shift + Control + Option on the left side of the keyboard, along with the power button for 10 seconds. Release all keys and then press the power button to turn on your Mac.
   • For MacBooks with removable batteries: Shut down your Mac, remove the battery, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, reinsert the battery, and then turn on your Mac.
2. Try Internet Recovery Mode:
   • Turn off your Mac.
   • Turn it on and immediately press and hold Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + R until you see the spinning globe or a Wi-Fi symbol.
   • This will download the necessary recovery tools from the internet1.
3. Use a Bootable Installer:
   • If you have access to another Mac, you can create a bootable installer for macOS on a USB drive2. Then, use that USB drive to boot your Mac and access Recovery Mode.

If none of these methods work, it might be a hardware issue, and you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

no mater I try, it always comes with Recovery assistant does not remove mode meaning no disk utility.

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no mater I try, it always comes withRecovery assistant not remove mode meaniing no isk utility.

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It sounds like you’re encountering an issue where Recovery Mode isn’t providing the usual utilities menu1. This can happen for a few reasons, but don’t worry, we can try a few more steps:

1. Try Internet Recovery Mode: Turn off your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + R until you see a spinning globe or a Wi-Fi symbol2. This will download the necessary recovery tools from the internet2.
2. Use Terminal in Recovery Mode: If you still see the Recovery Assistant but not Disk Utility, you can use Terminal to reset the password:
   • Open Terminal from the menu.
   • Type resetpassword (all one word, lowercase) and press Enter.
   • A new window will open where you can reset the password for any user account on the Mac.
3. Create a Bootable Installer: If the above steps don’t work, you can create a bootable installer for macOS on another Mac and use that to boot your Mac and access Recovery Mode2.

If none of these methods work, it might be a hardware issue, and contacting Apple Support for further assistance would be a good next step.