Installing OS X El Capitan from USB

Are you looking for a way to install OS X El Capitan from a USB drive? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing OS X El Capitan using a USB drive.

The first step is to download the Install OS X El Capitan app from the Mac App Store. To do this, you'll need an Apple ID and a functional computer running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later. If you have previously purchased Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion, or if your Mac came preloaded with OS X Mavericks or Yosemite, you can download the full operating system for free.

Once you have downloaded the Install OS X El Capitan app, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Direct Update to OS X El Capitan using Clover

If you have previously updated your Mac using Chimera, you may want to check out our guide on switching from Chimera to Clover. Existing Clover users can simply run the Install OS X El Capitan app as they would with a normal Mac installation.

2. Booting the 10.6 Snow Leopard Retail DVD Directly

If you are starting from scratch, you'll need to boot your computer using the 10.6 Snow Leopard Retail DVD. This will allow you to access the Mac App Store and download OS X El Capitan.

3. Using UniBeast to Create a Bootable Installer

UniBeast is a tool that creates a bootable installer out of your downloaded version of OS X. By doing this, you can always go back to your working installation.

4. Backing Up Your Existing System

We strongly recommend performing a full backup of your existing system using Carbon Copy Cloner before installing OS X El Capitan.

5. Getting the Latest Tools

Get our latest UniBeast and MultiBeast tools from the downloads section.

6. Registering at tonymacx86!

If you don't have a user account, create one! And if you're looking to build a CustoMac Hackintosh, be sure to check out our Buyer's Guide.

In conclusion, installing OS X El Capitan from a USB drive is a straightforward process that requires some planning and preparation. By following these steps, you'll be able to install OS X El Capitan on your Mac in no time!

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