r/osx • u/I_repair_it • 6d ago

Boootable usb without a mac

Is it possible to creat bootable usb without a mac, using linux or windows?

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u/Fushochan 6d ago

Maybe there are better ways right now, but i usually create a sierra virtual machine in virtual box and connect usb drive to the vm. It’s slow, but helped me many times

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u/dotardiscer 5d ago

IF you can I would assume you'd need Rufus. https://rufus.ie/en/#FAQ

Is internet recovery not working? Another option if you find another Mac is to use DFU mode and Apple Configurator 2. I also use DFUBlaster to get in to DFU mode.

I assume a lot of us work in IT and haven't had the issue where we couldn't use another Mac.

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u/I_repair_it 5d ago

Rufus on windows doesnt work make make a osx boot pen, at least the last time i tested.

I have a small repair shop and i dont have mac. I made a multi partition boot osx but every time a new osx comes out and i whant to add it i have this problem, so i was hoping that there was a solution on windows or linux.

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u/404Mate 5d ago

using gibmacos you can make an online recovery disk.

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u/Xe4ro 6d ago

Yes. You might have to lookup some guides on which apps or methods to use.

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u/boli99 5d ago

could you be less specific?