How to Install macOS Monterey from USB

Are you interested in making a bootable macOS Monterey installer drive? We'll guide you through the process of creating one.

For those who are unaware, some Mac users use bootable install USB drives for updating or installing MacOS Monterey onto their computer. This method is helpful when you need to install or upgrade your operating system without using an internet connection.

To create a bootable macOS Monterey installer drive, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the External Disk: First, you'll need an external disk that can be used as the installation medium. The best option is a Thunderbolt 3 SSD drive, but it should also work with SD cards or USB 3/USB-C drives.

2. Erase the Disk: Connect your external drive to your computer and open the 'Disk Utility' app in the 'Utilities' folder inside your 'Applications' folder. Select the root device for your external disk in the left column of the window, then click on 'Erase.' Make sure you select the correct disk before proceeding.

3. Format the Disk: In the 'Erase' dialog box, select 'APFS' as the format and 'GUID Partition Map' as the scheme or it will not work. Double-check that the disk you want to erase is selected, then click on 'Erase.'

4. Open the Install Assistant: After erasing the disk, a new app called 'Install macOS Monterey' should have appeared in your Applications folder. Open this app and follow the prompts.

5. Select the Destination Disk: The familiar macOS installer window will open and guide you through the installation process. Select your prepared external disk as the destination to install macOS on to.

6. Start the Installation: Click on 'Continue' to install macOS Monterey on the external disk. Then, start the 'Install macOS Monterey' app to begin the installation process.

7. Restart Your Mac: Once the installation is finished, the Installer will ask you to restart your machine to complete the installation. There may be some additional screens to walk through before the actual installation starts.

By following these steps, you can create a bootable macOS Monterey installer drive that will allow you to install or update your operating system easily and efficiently.

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