This document will provide instructions on getting a macOS Catalina install working with Guest Additions on VirtaulBox 6.1.
VM works fine with virtualbox 6.0. Tried different display and system (processor, memmory, chipset) whit no success. Also tried to reinstall the SO and machine crashed when the installer's launched the graphical guided installation. Open VirtualBox and click on created macOS Catalina VM then click on Setting. Select System from Tab then uncheck the Floppy disk From “Boot order”. Virtualbox 6.1.0 added support for booting APFS. Unfortunately there is a problem if you do not have 10.15.1 version of Install macOS Catalina.app. There is a bug in VirtualBox which is exposed by 10.15.2 and later versions of boot.efi. See this VirtualBox forum thread Catalina 10.15.2 does not start. Virtualbox 6.1.4 r136177.under MacOS Catalina - Host Only Does not work 1)Created a vboxnet0 (No DHCP) 2)Tried Manually setting IP address the guest VM is 'Oracle Express VM' (Infact I am using Oracle's Oracle Express VM downloaded) note: Oracle server up & running under VM But I can't access it from HOST SQLDeveloper Even If I set Manual ip address, gets the following error An error was.
Start by downloading a copy of the installer from the App Store. You will need a computer running macOS and you will need to convert the installer to an ISO. I will not be covering these steps here, but there are plenty tutorials online.
Installing VirtualBox
I’m hoping you already have this part covered and you are coming here only because you had issues getting macOS installed, but just in case, make sure the following packages are installed (Arch):
Creating the VM
Start by creating a new VM. Give it a name without spaces.
Give it enough memory so the install will run faster. We can change this later.
Select to create a new Virtual Hard Disk
Select VDI
Select fixed size
Give it a bare minimum of 25GB (I would advise on at least 50GB if you can spare the space)
Edit the machine, go into «System => Motherboard» and disable floppy boot and change the chipset to
PIIX3
In the processor give more CPU if you can spare
In «Display => Screen» increase the video memory to 128MB and enable 3D acceleration
Enable USB 3.0
Note: if you can’t see USB 3.0 you might need to add your user to the
vboxusers
groupInsert the install ISO
Additional Configuration
Now we need to run a few
vboxmanage
commands for additional settings. Either run the lines with vboxmanage
from the script below (add your virtual machine name under $vm_name
), or save the full script and run it.Note: the default resolution is set to «1280x1024». You can change it in the last line of the update code. Make sure to keep it to “640x480, 800x600, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1900x1200“
Installing macOS
We are now ready for the install. Start the machine and select you language.
Select disk utility.
Select the VirtualBox hard disk and click on erase.
Give it a name, select the same options and click on erase. Close the disk utility when done.
Click on install macOS.
Continue with the install as you would until you are presented with the desktop.
Note that the installer will reboot once in the middle of the install.
Installing Guest Additions
We now need to get Guest Additions installed. Remove the install ISO and mount the guest additions CD. Open it with finder and run the
VBoxDarwinAdditions.pkg
Install it as if you would install any other package.
You will most likely get an error message that the install has failed.
Close everything, unmount the guest additions CD and open a terminal window (Command+Space, type terminal).
Now we need to restart the VM in recovery mode. Type in:
Once it has rebooted into recovery mode, on the top click on «Utilities => Termminal»
Type in the code below. This is to sign Oracle software as authorized. Then we disable recovery mode and restart the VM.
When the VM has rebooted you should have guest additions working. Remember that not everything works, but the features below should:
- Copy/Paste
- ~Drag and Drop~ Reported as not working (see comments)
- VirtualBox Shared Folders
- Guest Control
If you’ve install macOS Catalina on VirtualBox you’ll notice a small screen resolution which we fix macOS Catalina screen resolution that can be VirtualBox Catalina resolution, which doesn’t expand when you switch to full-screen mode. Unlike VMware, when you’ve finished the installation, you will install VMware Tools on macOS Catalina which fixes most of the things that one of them is screen resolution. Plus enhances performance, graphics, and video settings. But unfortunately, that’s not applicable here. Don’t worry, there’s another trick to it. Here’s how to fix macOS Catalina screen resolution on VirtualBox.
One of the most important parts of using an operating system is its screen resolution. When you have a huge screen resolution or even if it’s not huge, it’s definitely bigger than the default screen resolution of the operating system you install. In this case, you would likely wish to experience the complete resolution when you’ve a larger screen.
How to Fix macOS Catalina Screen Resolution on VirtualBox
This happens after you install, when you switch to the full-screen resolution mode, wait for a precious wallpaper to cover your entire screen, but instead, the wallpaper remains at the same resolution instead the side screen will be covered will the black screen. It’s really annoying. Let’s see how to fix macOS Catalina screen resolution on VirtualBox.
- Related:Install macOS Catalina on VMware on Windows PC
Step One: Switch Off macOS Catalina
First, shut off the virtual machine by clicking on close on the VirtualBox. This is super-important.
When the close virtual machine prompts up, click Power off the machine then click OK.
Step Two: Edit Catalina Screen Resolution Key
At this point, you’ll need a single file of the screen resolution key and modify it for your virtual machine.
For that, you’ll need to download the macOS Catalina Screen Resolution. Once it is with you, open it and replace “macOS Catalina” with your virtual machine. I guess it would be macOS Catalina or only Catalina, in which case, you’ll only need to do a simple edit
Next up, modify the screen resolution which is “1920×1080” with the resolutions tested below.
Step Three: Close VirtualBox
While the virtual machine is closed, now you need to exit from VirtualBox. These two are really important to be closed, so make sure they aren’t open. Otherwise, this would probably make the virutal machine unusable.
Step Four: Apply Fix macOS Catalina Screen Resolution
The commands are ready to apply now. The only step to fix Catalina screen resolution is now to apply the commands which are very important.
When you’re done, open Command Prompt without administrator privileges.
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On this window, in order to locate the VirtualBox, copy and paste the first line of the command.
Now copy and paste the next line of the command and hit Enter. This will change the default resolution to your desired resolution.
And there you go! With this simple trick, you’ve fixed the macOS Catalina screen resolution permanently.
Step Five: Switch on macOS Catalina
This should work properly without any issue if you’ve done all the steps correctly.
To try and see everything, switch on the macOS Catalina machine from VirtualBox.
Macos Virtualbox Catalina
Without you switch to the entire resolution, it will automatically start in your preferred resolution. Simply sign in and you’ll enjoy the perfect resolution.
Macos Catalina Virtualbox Disk Image
To experience the seamless resolution, from the top menu, click on View and click on Full-screen Mode. It will perfectly cover your entire screen without a side black cover.
You’ll see the gorgeous Catalina wallpaper across all across the edge of your screen.
To check, from the top click on the Apple icon and select About This Mac.
From the menu, click on Display tab and the screen resolution will be in front of you.
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The resolution will completely fit and there’s no problem at all. If it’s smaller or doesn’t cover your screen, you may change the resolution with the steps we did and change the screen resolution this time. This is the perfect way to enjoy the ideal Mac. That’s all of how to fix macOS Catalina screen resolution on VirtualBox.