sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app ⚠️ Common Fixes
If you are on Windows, the official Apple DMG cannot be written directly to a USB. You will need to: Extract the InstallMacOSX.pkg using a tool like Locate the InstallESD.dmg inside the package. Use a tool like to write that specific internal image to a USB. Microsoft Community Hub Quick Links Full Installer (Official): Apple Support - OS X El Capitan Combo Update (10.11.6): If you already have 10.11 and just need the update, use the Apple Combo Update Third-Party Archive: If Apple's links ever fail, the Internet Archive maintains verified mirrors. Apple Support Are you trying to create a bootable USB drive from this download, or are you just trying to your current Mac? El Capitan full installer - Apple Communities 7 Sept 2020 — mac os x el capitan 10116 installer dmg download fixed
If you already have a version of El Capitan and just need to patch it to 10.11.6: Mac OS X El Capitan 10
If your checksum does not match, do not proceed. If you get an error that the installer
If you get an error that the installer is "damaged" or "cannot be verified," it is likely due to an expired security certificate. You can fix this by temporarily changing your Mac's system date: Microsoft Community Hub Disconnect from the internet. (Utilities > Terminal) from the installer menu bar. date 100123452015 and press Enter (this sets the date to October 1, 2015). Quit Terminal and try running the installer again. Microsoft Community Hub 4. Downloading from Windows