Creating a Bootable USB Drive for OS X Mavericks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you excited about the latest update from Apple, OS X Mavericks? If yes, then you might be wondering how to create a bootable USB drive for this new operating system. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a bootable USB drive for OS X Mavericks.

Before we begin, make sure your Mac is compatible with OS X Mavericks. The minimum requirements are MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008) and later models running on OS X Mavericks.

Step 1: Download the OS X Mavericks Developer Preview

The first step is to download the OS X Mavericks Developer Preview from Apple's Developer Site or various other sources. Once you have downloaded it, make sure it's saved in a safe location.

Step 2: Prepare Your USB Drive

Insert your USB flash drive into your Mac and launch Disk Utility. Select the USB drive from the left side menu and select 'Partition' tab. Choose '1 Partition' and click OK. This will erase all data on the USB drive, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Step 3: Create a Bootable USB Drive

Launch Terminal and type in the following command:

`defaults write AppleShowAllFiles TRUE killall Finder`

This command will enable the feature to show hidden files. Then, plug in your USB drive into your Mac and launch Disk Utility again. Select the USB drive from the left side menu and select 'Partition' tab. Choose 'GUID Partition Table' in the popup box and click OK.

Step 4: Mount the OS X Mavericks Installer

Mount the 'OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview 1.dmg' file or open the installer. Then, select your USB drive from the left side menu and select 'Partition' tab. Choose '1 Partition' and click Apply to Disk Utility.

Step 5: Create a Bootable USB Drive

Once you have mounted the OS X Mavericks installer, select the USB drive from the left side menu and select 'Partition' tab. Choose '1 Partition' and click OK.

That's it! Your USB drive is now bootable for OS X Mavericks. To use your new bootable USB drive, simply restart your Mac and hold down the Option (⌥) key while booting up. Select the USB drive from the startup menu to boot into OS X Mavericks.

In conclusion, creating a bootable USB drive for OS X Mavericks is a relatively straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following these instructions, you will be able to install OS X Mavericks on your Mac and take advantage of its new features.

Usb bootable mavericks