Troubleshooting: 'Creating Installer' Taking Too Long with OCLP

If the "Creating Installer" process in OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OCLP) is taking an unusually long time (48 hours in your case), there could be several issues causing the delay. Here are steps to troubleshoot and resolve the problem.

1. Diagnose USB Drive Issues

• Faulty USB Drive:
  • Long write times often point to issues with the USB drive. Try using a different, faster, and reliable USB drive with at least 16GB capacity.
• USB Drive Speed:
  • If the drive is USB 2.0, the process will be significantly slower. Use a USB 3.0 drive for faster performance (and ensure the port supports USB 3.0 as well).

2. Check macOS Installer File

• Corrupted Installer:

  • The macOS installer being used might be corrupted or incomplete. Re-download the installer using the following commands:
    1. Open Terminal.
    2. Run:

       bash
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       softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version <version>
       

    Replace <version> with the macOS version you need (e.g., 12.6 for Monterey).

• Verify that the installer is complete and matches the expected file size.

3. Reformat the USB Drive Correctly

• Improper formatting can cause the process to hang. Follow these steps:
  1. Open Disk Utility.
  2. Select the USB drive and click Erase.
  3. Format as:
     • Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
     • GUID Partition Map

4. Ensure Proper Setup of OCLP

• If you're using an outdated version of OpenCore Legacy Patcher, update to the latest version.
• Check that all OCLP settings are configured correctly for your MacBook Air (6,1).

5. Internet Connection Stability

• If the macOS installer is being downloaded during the process, ensure a stable and fast internet connection.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi or slow networks.

6. Monitor the Process with Activity Monitor

• Open Activity Monitor during the installer creation process and check:
  • Disk Activity: Ensure the USB drive is actively writing data.
  • CPU Usage: Confirm that OCLP is actively using system resources.

7. Try Manual Installer Creation

• If OCLP continues to hang, try creating the bootable installer manually:
  1. Download the macOS installer from the App Store or via Terminal.
  2. Run the following command in Terminal to create the installer manually:

     bash
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     sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ <Name>.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/<YourUSBDrive>
     

     Replace <Name> with the macOS version (e.g., "Monterey") and <YourUSBDrive> with the name of your USB drive.

8. Replace USB Drive if Necessary

• If the problem persists even with reformatting and re-downloading the installer, your USB drive may be damaged. Replace it with a new one.

Final Note

The installer creation process should typically take 30 minutes to 1 hour with a fast USB 3.0 drive. If you've ruled out all the above issues and it’s still taking too long, consider trying the process on another computer to isolate the issue.

Let me know if you need further guidance!