How to Install macOS from a thumb drive. (Create and use a bootable drive - easy!)

In this video, I take you through all the steps necessary to create a bootable macOS install thumb drive, then use it to install macOS (Monterey in this case) onto a new ssd drive in a Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, etc.

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[markfreemantle]

After about a dozen attempts from other internet sources I found your video. Restoring to the Original OS solved the problem. Greatly appreciated.

[timothyhowe]

Thank you! I used an old thumb drive, followed your directions, and was able to install it on my old Mac. Worked great!

[ceesstapel]

Great information, I used an old hard drive to install the MACOS since thumb drive didn't want to configure to GUID

[DCEmusicLife]

Works perfectly if you follow the steps as he says I even used the method for an older instrument version. Great job guy

[eduardoolguin]

You are a life saver! Did this for my 2015 MacBook Pro and it worked perfectly!

[Cheeseandchili]

Super helpful, worked exactly as described 😊

[qwtisdk]

excellent. Very clear and thorough instructions. The best Youtube on how to make a bootable external drive.

[woolybooly]

You are a savior!! You provided easy directions to install Big Sur on my "new" 2013 MacBook Pro with a new Samsung 500GB nvme which you also showed me how to install. A BIG Thank You!! 😀

[thedxva]

Bro your boot portion or the video helped me a lot ❤

[mrdsfpv]

The best help, thank you, spent days trying to wipe and reinstall, creating the installer directory to the usb drive by dragging and dropping was amazing. Worked first time

[carlmitchell]

Lifesaver, very informative video, the step by steps were brilliant.

[ers]

dude thank you for doing this. It helped me and was able to get it installed

[abihailagcaoili]

Thanks for sharing, works perfectly fine!

[samaramarzola]

Much appreciated, worked like a charm.

[MathieuGoldstein]

Awesome, it works! Thanks so much! I could restore my system

[soldierscraft]

Oh man I have been going for hours trying to solved this thank you soooo much I really appreciate it I’m sub and like 👍

[eagleboycortes]

Hi again. Finished installing the new SSD and installing a fresh copy of Catalina on it. This video was crucial to my success. I appreciate you for taking the time to guide us all through the process. Next step is to take this old midd 2012 girl to Sonoma OS.

[rogerlinder]

best ever tutorial so Thanks m8 best wishes n all from Sweden //RL 👍👍👍

[gabemccool]

Extremely Thankful! Found an old iMac at an estate sale that wasn't You saved me.

[robertsmaraniks]

By far the best video with good explanation, thank you 👍🏻