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how could i download an installer without actually installation (build a bootable usb)?

hello all:


i messed up my secondary macbook pro, wiped out everything. so i need a bootable usb with installer for a clean installation. but i can't download an installer from apple store since it always attempts to update my current macbook pro, even i disabled all of autoupdate functions. my current macbook pro runs catalina and i have no intention to upgrade to big sur at this moment.


i followed the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372" but without macos installer i can't go on. i just need to download an installer to build an bootable usb.


please help!


_dave

Mac Pro

Posted on Dec 1, 2020 11:20 AM

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User profile for user: Grant Bennet-Alder
Grant Bennet-Alder
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Posted on Dec 1, 2020 12:01 PM

You don't require a bootable Installer, unless your Mac is from before 2013.


How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


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