iMac 2009 stuck on BootKicker.efi , OpenShell.efi , Reset NVRAM

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iMac 2009 stuck on BootKicker.efi , OpenShell.efi , Reset NVRAM

Hello, people!

I installed macOS Monterey via Open Core Legacy Patcher on my iMac 2009, and found that it doesn't work as it should(some graphic problems). Then by mistake I just erased all data from the SSD. And now the computer stucks on this screen and I can not go into the Recovery mode. I tried to make USB macOS flash installer from my other macBook Pro 2015, but the iMac does not recognise it. So, the question is what to do now with the iMac, what if I buy new SSD and change it? Will it be enough to reach the Recovery Mode? I heard that this iMac from 2009 does not have Recovery Mode and the only way to install macOS is original disk with macOS snow leopard... Help me please! I love this computer and I want to fix it!

Sorry for the bad english, but is not my mothers language :)

Thank you in advance!

Aleksandar

iMac, macOS 12.6

Posted on Apr 11, 2023 08:57 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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Apr 11, 2023 10:03 AM in response to AleksandarSpasov90

I would give another try to creating a bootable installer.

The 2015 MacBook Pro can create a bootable installer for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. That will be the newest OS that the iMac can run.

The installer should be formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled) with GUID partition map.

You'll need to erase and reformat the iMac's startup drive with Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and GUID partition also before you can reinstall the OS.

Please see: Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

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HWTech

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Apr 11, 2023 11:08 AM in response to AleksandarSpasov90

Have you tried the "Reset NVRAM" option? Or using the special startup keys to perform a PRAM Reset (hold for at least three chimes if possible) in case the "Reset NVRAM" boot option displayed is a safer one for OpenCore.

I've never used the OpenCore setup.

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iMac 2009 stuck on BootKicker.efi , OpenShell.efi , Reset NVRAM

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