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Cherrie24
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06-01-2023, 12:19 AM
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Need a clear, step-by-step process for installing a full MacOS installation from USB without an installer. You're using a MacBook Air 2013 without an SSD and want a complete working system. Let me know if you'd like tips on preparing the drive, backing up data, or verifying the setup afterward. Thanks!
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Cherrie24
06-01-2023, 12:19 AM #1

Need a clear, step-by-step process for installing a full MacOS installation from USB without an installer. You're using a MacBook Air 2013 without an SSD and want a complete working system. Let me know if you'd like tips on preparing the drive, backing up data, or verifying the setup afterward. Thanks!

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06-01-2023, 04:58 AM
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Use Disk Utility to insert the USB HDD/SSD, then choose the drive during installation.
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matvadu62
06-01-2023, 04:58 AM #2

Use Disk Utility to insert the USB HDD/SSD, then choose the drive during installation.

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06-01-2023, 05:24 AM
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It looks like you can likely run the installer on a functional Mac and choose the USB in the drive list. The main issue here appears to be that your Mac isn’t working properly. If it isn’t, consider finding an image you can copy onto the USB drive. Alternatively, you could boot into Recovery Mode and use Disk Utility to select the USB, which might display an older installer like 10.13. It’s a good starting point.
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06-01-2023, 05:24 AM #3

It looks like you can likely run the installer on a functional Mac and choose the USB in the drive list. The main issue here appears to be that your Mac isn’t working properly. If it isn’t, consider finding an image you can copy onto the USB drive. Alternatively, you could boot into Recovery Mode and use Disk Utility to select the USB, which might display an older installer like 10.13. It’s a good starting point.

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06-15-2023, 02:34 AM
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Internet Recovery lets you set up macOS on a USB stick. Check if you're connecting a flash drive, external hard drive, or external SSD. Using the first two methods may result in very slow performance.
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Sky319
06-15-2023, 02:34 AM #4

Internet Recovery lets you set up macOS on a USB stick. Check if you're connecting a flash drive, external hard drive, or external SSD. Using the first two methods may result in very slow performance.

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06-15-2023, 05:01 AM
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Thank you all for your assistance. I'm currently testing the Internet Recovery method. It appears to be functioning, though it's downloading and installing iOS. I'll send Karma Points for each of you.
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PadnD
06-15-2023, 05:01 AM #5

Thank you all for your assistance. I'm currently testing the Internet Recovery method. It appears to be functioning, though it's downloading and installing iOS. I'll send Karma Points for each of you.

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