macfidelity

This short howto is for all linux geeks missing informations while booting their operating system.

The verbose mode is usually set by the -v flag and apple works consistent in that area.

Step 1: Testing verbose mode

Before setting up a permanent verbose boot on your mac you should do a test run. Reboot your mac and keep holding “Command + V” keys while booting.

If u like the result go ahead with Step 2 for permanent verbose mode.

Step 2: Permanent verbose mode

Enter the following command in your desired console. I prefer bash.

sudo /usr/sbin/nvram boot-args=”-v”

Now, maybe you want to Undo Step 2

Step 3: Undoing Step 2

If the changes done in Step 2 are not the thing u want to see on each reboot enter the following command to reverse those changes. Again ist bash-time:

sudo /usr/sbin/nvram boot-args=”"

Best regards
fidel

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