In the case of an external drive, you can use any spare one that you are not going to use for any other work. Ideally, 32GB to 64GB is a good size to have as it is not only cost-effective but also gives a better performance. In the case of Sierra, 12GB is recommended as the minimum requirement. USB Stick / External Hard Drive: If you are planning to use a USB for downloading the bootable version of the installer, make sure that it is 8GB in size or larger than that.What Do You Need Before Creating Your Bootable Drive?īefore you begin the process, you will need the following: A bootable installer can allow you to install an earlier version of macOS and also let you temporarily boot into the previous version of the macOS.
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