KYBOSH Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wanted to know how vital using a 16GB usb thumbdrive is to the successful installation of OSX on a hackintosh. I actually dont have a 16GB drive rather several 32s. I was able to get clover booted up on it but am having issues with the install. So i am checking every little thing to ensure these are not the real issue. Also, would partitioning a 32GB drive into two 16gb ones (one for the install while the other lay empty) be acceptable? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOSH Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Update for those who may have the same question down the line. Even though most of the install guides seem to insist that your install USB MUST be 16GB, I've been told that using a larger size drive does not matter. So you should read that as "AT LEAST a 16GB drive". Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/#findComment-2364477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PippoX0 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Update for those who may have the same question down the line. Even though most of the install guides seem to insist that your install USB MUST be 16GB, I've been told that using a larger size drive does not matter. So you should read that as "AT LEAST a 16GB drive". Hope this helps! 16 Gb is enoght , the minimum space to install last OSX.However size doesn't matter ... If you have more space , it's better ... sent from my iPhone 7 Plus 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/#findComment-2364518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Graphic Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Min. 8GB 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/#findComment-2364525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOSH Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Min. 8GB 8GB.jpeg "Versions prior to 10.11 fit on an 8GB drive. 10.11 and later can require a larger drive." -They Who Shall Not Be Named Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/#findComment-2364533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
artur_pt Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 hello should read insanelymac rules VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ! (ABOUT TONYMACX86 AND iATKOS M / Y / EC / SR) Why InsanelyMac does not support tonymacx86 so remove that link from ur post good hack Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/320982-16gb-usb-stick-how-vital-is-the-size/#findComment-2364639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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