[Guide] How to remove 'Boot OS X install from partition' from Clover bootloader

Try searching for "mac OS Install Data" instead of OS like the original post. I was trying to fix some issues with my 10.15.1 build and while I couldn't find an IABoot folders, I was able to find & delete that folder. This is before testing so I'll check back in sec.

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It worked.

Thanks @4AM Mine worked perfectly too. Clover Boot looks nice and clean now. Thank you!

very easy, just search "install" then you will see the folder "install data...", delete the whole folder, it should be gone after you reboot!

at-four-am said:

Try searching for "mac OS Install Data" instead of OS like the original post. I was trying to fix some issues with my 10.15.1 build and while I couldn't find an IABoot folders, I was able to find & delete that folder. This is before testing so I'll check back in sec.

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It worked.

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Having this issue after 10.15.4 install,
I can find the "Mac OS Install Data" folder, but can remove the "locked files" folder as I dont have permission, any ideas how I can remove that one? I deleted all the other files and folders in the install folder but the Mac install is still showing as a boot option in clover.
thanks.

Now discovered this useful thread:

If anyone wants a quick answer to the problem above and doesn't want to read through that linked thread, you can do the following. It is non-destructive, if you are worried about deleting things or messing with things that you aren't familiar with):

In Terminal:

STEP 1 - get into the folder where the boot option is coming from...


If you get an error saying file/folder doesn't exist, then you have a different problem and the rest will not help you, sorry. But if you ARE in the folder, you can proceed.

STEP 2 - make sure the filed named boot.efi is inside the current folder...


If Terminal responds with "boot.efi" then you can proceed. If not, then you have a different problem, and the rest will not help you.

STEP 3 - rename the boot.efi file so that it doesn't get recognized as a bootable volume in Clover...


Note: If you get a permission denied message, you most likely need to disable SIP, which is outlined earlier in this thread and/or the link to the one in the post above this. Other than that, I can't help you further with specific permission problems.

Assuming all went well, you shouldn't see the "Data" boot option next time you reboot into Clover.

As mentioned, this is a non-destructive solution for people that are paranoid about deleting system files. For everyone else, go ahead and delete the entire install folder if you'd like, just don't come back here crying when something weird happens

Thij said:

Hello people,

In this quick guide I'll show you how to remove the 'Boot OS X install from partition' from your Clover bootloader. This problem might occur after a successful installation of OS X with both Yosemite and El Capitan. I don't know if this also happens on versions below 10.10.

The Problem:

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A bloated bootloader due to 'Boot OS X install from partition' options. These will still be there, even though OS X has been installed successfully. Since the install partitions have the same UUID as the boot partitions, you can not hide them using Clover Configurator.

The Solution:

First, enable 'show hidden files'.

Terminal:

Code:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE;killall Finder

I personally use this: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/32882/showhiddenfiles little tool so I will not have to remember that command line every time I want to use it.

Pressing spacebar in the Clover boot menu gives you some extra information of the partition you will be booting. I had two 'Install partitions' per OS X installation. Pressing the spacebar referred me to the following folders:

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The solution is simple and safe. Navigate to your main partition. Now look for 2 folders: IABootFiles (hidden) and OS X Install Data.

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Delete those folders, empty your trash, reboot and you will be good to go! Remember, without 'show hidden files' enabled, you will not be able to see (and remove) the first one.

There was no clear solution on the internet so I decided to create this thread.

Best regards,

Thijmen.

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Hi,

This solution worked for me, thank you for posting this. However, it now stays at the clover menu until I press Enter. Is there a way to get it to boot automatically?

Dan

I successfully did this to fix a leftover installer from a previous update. Now I'm trying to update to 10.15.5 and I don't get an installer icon. I click on install update, the machine reboots, and there's no installer disk- just recovery and system. Any help would be appreciated!

I have found the folder IABootFIles on the Root but can't access the folder. Because i have no permission. Folder have a RED STOP icon, so i have no access to the folder. How can i solve that?

I have 2x Install mac OS partition on my Clover and i am not abble to set via Clover
my Default Macintosh HD to boot up. When i set that it goes default to Install Mac OS.

That folder is protected by the SIP. You need to boot from the Recovery HD, open Terminal from the Utilities’ menu in the screen's menubar. At the prompt enter the following:

csrutil disable

Press RETURN. Reboot the computer normally. After removing the unwanted folder reboot from the Recovery HD, open the Terminal as before and enter:

csrutil enable

Press RETURN. Restart normally.
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Guys this solved my problem, maybe an idea to put this text at the first message in this topic to the manual...

Had to delete .IAProductInfo & macOS Install Data to get rid of the option on Clover Boot Menu.

(Running Mojave updated from High Sierra.) Anyway, thank you so much for this guide. I had to look through tons of guide to find this right one that worked for me. CHEERS!