macOS Catalina: Easier Root Access During Setup Assistant

To gain root access on Macs without a T2 chip

1. Boot into single user mode (hold Cmd + S after hitting the power key)

2. Run the following commands:

    mount -uw /System/Volumes/Data
    touch /var/db/.RunLanguageChooserToo (This is not a typo) 
    reboot

3. When the computer finishes booting the setup assistant will now begin with the Language Chooser screen. 

4. While on the Langue Chooser screen, press Ctrl + Opt + Cmd + T , this will open up a terminal with root access

To gain root access on Macs with a T2 chip

1. Boot into recovery mode (hold CMD + R after hitting the power key) and open the terminal

2. Run the following commands:

    chroot /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD 

    touch /var/db/.RunLanguageChooserToo (This is not a typo)

3. Reboot the computer normally, the setup assistant will now begin with the Language Chooser screen. 

4. While on the Langue Chooser screen, press Ctrl + Opt + Cmd + T , this will open up a terminal with root access

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