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How to download installer mac os Monterey, to make an external bootable system?

-Cannot obtain with System preference and Apple store.


Posted on Jan 26, 2023 1:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 1:31 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 Monterey would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Monterey.


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


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 26, 2023 1:31 AM in response to NarbeCM

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


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


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 26, 2023 1:43 AM in response to NarbeCM

you may follow suggestion here in earlier discussion.

as the Monterey 12.6.1 is more stable (as of now, Jan-2023), i suggest to use 12.6.1,

so in the command-line of that linked page, the word "10.15.7" need to be changed into "12.6.1"

and by the way, dont use the "$" symbol in front of the commands, thats just indicating its a prompt symbol in Terminal app.



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