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getrealbro

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Is it possible to download the Big Sur Beta on one Mac and also install it on a 2nd Mac?

My WISP’s fastest plan is 4 Mbs (yes, bits) So downloading the Big Sur Beta takes 12 hours, even with a light load of other internet usage :(

I’m downloading the Beta now on a 2014 Mac Mini and would like to install the Beta there and on a 2018 Mac Mini.

Can I pause the Beta installer and make a copy to install on another Mac?

FWIW I know this works with standard installs. But don't know if it also works with the Betas

Thanks in Advance - GetRealBro
 
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...Can I pause the Beta installer and make a copy to install on another Mac?...
For those who, like me, didn’t know if the Beta install worked like regular OS installs…

After nearly 12 hours downloading the Big Sur Beta, it placed “Install macOS Big Sur Beta“ in the applications folder and launched it in preparation for the install. I made 2 copies of Install macOS Big Sur Beta and quit the install.

I’ll post more info after i try to install the Big Sur Beta on the 2014 and 2018 Minis.

GetRealBro
 
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