Parallels 15 (Mac): Updating macOS Catalina Beta to Big Sur Beta

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CodeWrangler OP
Created Jun ’20
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When I select the main disk to install to, I get the error message: "The operation couldn't be completed. (BIErrorDomain error 3.)"

Has anyone else experienced this? I wanted to try out the Big Sur beta, but didn't want to risk rendering my daily MBP unusable.

Thanks!


Answered by nrbrook in 613631022
@paulr9773, I installed from a DMG. Once you have the Big Sur installer, you can create a DMG as follows:

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cd ~/Downloads/
sudo hdiutil create -o InstallMedia -size 20G -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J -type SPARSE
sudo hdiutil attach InstallMedia.sparseimage -noverify -mountpoint /Volumes/install_build
sudo /path/to/install.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/install_build
# The next step might fail. If so, manually eject using finder.
sudo hdiutil detach /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ */
sudo hdiutil convert InstallMedia.sparseimage -format UDZO -o InstallMedia.dmg
sudo rm InstallMedia.sparseimage


In VMWare, create a new VM and customise, setting the hard drive to at least 60GB. Boot from the install DMG and run disk utility. Select the hard drive and erase as AFPS, then the drive should go from 40GB capacity to 60GB. Then quit disk utility and install.
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redsox4886 OP
Jun ’20
I am seeing the same thing. I tried to see if its a Parallels related issue by trying it natively, and it seems to work as expected outside of virtualization.
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nrbrook OP
Jun ’20
I created a bootable DMG to attempt to install from scratch, but the same problem occurs. I also tried erasing the disk and formatting as APFS, but still the same error. It seems it is an issue with Big Sur installer/parallels.
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nrbrook OP
Jun ’20
It works in VMWare Fusion! You need to expand the default drive size of 40GB to 60GB and then use disk utility to erase it (as AFPS), then install as normal.
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CodeWrangler OP
Jun ’20
Ok, based on the replies, it looks like an issue with Parallels 15 and Big Sur...guess I'll try contacting parallels. Will report back here if anything useful is learned...thanks everyone.
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paulr9773 OP
Jun ’20
Running into the same issue on VMWare Fusion and ESXi. I'm attempting to install from an OSX1015 image.

nrbrook, did you install from an OSX1015 image? Did you install from a new partition?
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accidentalcio OP
Jun ’20
I’m watching this one too.
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nseggs OP
Jun ’20
Same issue here. I'll give VMWare and see what happens.
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vspada OP
Jun ’20
Same issue here, hopefully someone will figure this out soon!
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lokejr OP
Jun ’20
I am unable to upgrade from 10.15.6 Beta (10G46c), I am receiving the following error:
The operation couldn't be completed. (BIErrorDomain error 3.)
I have tried installing on the same HD as the Catalina Beta and also tried adding a new HD but the same issue...
I'm using Parallels Desktop 15 Pro Edition
Version 15.1.4 (47270)
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nrbrook OP
Jun ’20
Accepted Answer
@paulr9773, I installed from a DMG. Once you have the Big Sur installer, you can create a DMG as follows:

Code Block 
cd ~/Downloads/
sudo hdiutil create -o InstallMedia -size 20G -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J -type SPARSE
sudo hdiutil attach InstallMedia.sparseimage -noverify -mountpoint /Volumes/install_build
sudo /path/to/install.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/install_build
# The next step might fail. If so, manually eject using finder.
sudo hdiutil detach /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ */
sudo hdiutil convert InstallMedia.sparseimage -format UDZO -o InstallMedia.dmg
sudo rm InstallMedia.sparseimage


In VMWare, create a new VM and customise, setting the hard drive to at least 60GB. Boot from the install DMG and run disk utility. Select the hard drive and erase as AFPS, then the drive should go from 40GB capacity to 60GB. Then quit disk utility and install.
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ztolley OP
Jun ’20
I tried this and even after erasing the drive and then running the installer from the dmg created it gives the same error
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TonyNUFC OP
Jun ’20
I tried adding another disk and that failed as well, guess we need Parallels to sort this out.
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thomasHH OP
Jun ’20
I did not experience this failure message.
I could install Big Sur on an external SSD but the screen remains blacked after booting.
I cannot shutdown the VM.
Any ideas to solve this?
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danfry OP
Jun ’20
I was able to get past the "BIErrorDomain error 3" issue in Parallels as follows:

  1. On a real, supported Mac, run this command in Terminal:

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ioreg -l | grep board-id

2. Make a note of the board ID (mine is Mac-551B86E5744E2388, for example)
3. Run this command in Terminal:
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sysctl hw.model

4. Make a note of the hardware model (mine is MacBookPro14,3)
5. In the VM configuration, under Hardware -> Boot Order -> Advanced Settings -> Boot flags, enter the following (inserting the information noted above where shown):
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devices.mac_hw_model="<model>"
devices.smbios.board_id="<board ID>"


That should be enough to allow the installer to proceed.
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kobaltzz OP
Jun ’20
Thanks @danfry. That worked wonderfully!
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zmallory OP
Jun ’20
I get the same error and none of the suggested fixes have worked for me so far.
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zmallory OP
Jun ’20
I also found this here and it did NOT fix my issue.
https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/649774


I was able to get past the "BIErrorDomain error 3" issue in Parallels as follows:

On a real, supported Mac, run this command in Terminal:
Code Block
ioreg -l | grep board-id

2. Make a note of the board ID (mine is Mac-551B86E5744E2388, for example)
3. Run this command in Terminal:
Code Block
sysctl hw.model

4. Make a note of the hardware model (mine is MacBookPro14,3)
5. In the VM configuration, under Hardware -> Boot Order -> Advanced Settings -> Boot flags, enter the following (inserting the information noted above where shown):
Code Block
devices.machwmodel="<model>"
devices.smbios.board_id="<board ID>"


That should be enough to allow the installer to proceed.
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larsfromsoucieuenjarrest OP
Jun ’20
I encountered the same problem installing it to an external disk.
However after reformatting the drive in APFS the install hummed on along nicely (It was in Mac Filesystem before)
Hope this helps.
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danfry OP
Jun ’20
I've found that installing Parallels Tools results in the Big Sur VM hanging at boot, so you might want to avoid doing that (or at least create a snapshot before trying it).
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Sureshp OP
Jun ’20
I downloaded the profile on my Parallels VM and installed the profile. And I don't see anything on how to download the software. Am I missing a step here?
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aacmartin OP
Jun ’20
Create a DMG file (as described above in prior post).

Install DMG into VMWare Fusion (Sorry M$ folks).

...open in Parallels. Finished.

(Yes, it requires that you have both Fusion and Parallels, but it was the only sane fairly 'simple' work-around I had).

You can get a trial of fusion for free if that helps: www(dot)vmware.com/products/personal-desktop-virtualization.html

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vanders6 OP
Jun ’20
Thanks @danfry, worked great!!
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Gong OP
Jun ’20
@danfry Thank you. Save me a day.
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Samus22 OP
Jun ’20
Using the steps above, I'm able to install a fresh copy of Big Sur using Parallels 15. However I'm not able to login with the user that I created. I get the same login issue if I upgrade a vm from Catalina as well. I enter my password, login, the system spins for a little while, the screen goes black and then it is back to the login prompt. If I enter a bad password it tells me. This only happens with a good password. Is anyone else able to get past the login prompt?
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Toonetown OP
Jun ’20
I’m getting occasional WindowServer crashes - perhaps that is what is taking you back to the login prompt?
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