gibMacOS Tutorial ~ How to Download macOS Directly from Apple

[trs96]

I got it, I change the definition

How did you change the definition ?

 

[trs96]

If you are using Clover bootloader, you cannot do an in place upgrade to Big Sur and expect it to work.

Weird, and doen't let me install big sur

Just changing the SysDef is not enough to install and boot Big Sur.
If you want to keep using Clover, then it's best to upgrade to Mojave or Catalina.
Change to OpenCore if you want to run Big Sur on your hardware.

 

[Tastant]

I change it with MultiBeast, but maybe I did it wrong. I'll try OpenCore later today. Thanks again

 

[Tastant]

Sorry, didn't change anything, just checked my backup and my definition was Mac Mini server late 2012. So I need to read the tuto about system change or make a clean install. Thanks again

 

[trs96]

I'll try OpenCore later today.

When you do, create a new thread in Big Sur desktop support. Then ask your questions there and get help.

 

[tom111]

I am trying to install Ventura. But when running BuildmacOSInstallApp.command I get the following error message:

That folder is missing the following required files:
BaseSystem.dmg, BaseSystem.chunklist, InstallESDDmg.pkg, AppleDiagnostics.dmg, AppleDiagnostics.chunklist

The downloaded folder contains the following files:

-rw-r--r-- 1 tom admin 3355762 Oct 25 14:02 BuildManifest.plist
-rw-r--r-- 1 tom admin 5042 Oct 25 14:02 Info.plist
-rw-r--r-- 1 tom admin 12151608300 Oct 25 14:02 InstallAssistant.pkg
-rwxr-xr-x 1 tom admin 181 Oct 25 14:02 InstallInfo.plist
-rw-r--r-- 1 tom admin 1334737 Oct 25 14:02 MajorOSInfo.pkg
-rw-r--r-- 1 tom admin 3450528 Oct 25 14:02 UpdateBrain.zip

What am I doing wrong? How can I fix that?

 

[mikey26580]

Update:

The second part of this installer, the one where you right click on the "BuildmacOSInstallApp.command" is not needed.

What BigSur needs is to run the "InstallAssistant.pkg" and just follow the prompts and leave the location at the default (or it will not be correct). THAT is what creates the "Install macOS Big Sur.app" file and places it in your Applications folder.

I must be missing something : InstallAssistant.pkg generates a small "Install macOS Monterey.app" file (around 40 Mb) so I guess another step is required in order to generate the final installer, right?

 

[mik4]

hello all,

is gibMacOs still available today
I try it and it's said no installers in catalog

best regards

 

[Feartech]

hello all,

is gibMacOs still available today
I try it and it's said no installers in catalog

best regards

it needs working internet to download the catalog files on first launch

 

[mik4]

it needs working internet to download the catalog files on first launch

my bad

I currently download Ventura from app store n still running,
but using gibMacOS it's said data error