A.I. bypass Preparing macOS

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Alright, here’s the complete guide with each step from start to finish for modifying the `GenerativeModels.plist` file, as shown in your screenshots.

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### **1. Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Authenticated Root**

   - **Reboot into Recovery Mode**: Restart your Mac and hold down **Command + R** until you see the Apple logo.
   - **Open Terminal**: Once in Recovery Mode, go to **Utilities** in the top menu and select **Terminal**.
   - **Disable SIP and Authenticated Root** by entering the following commands:
     ```bash
     csrutil disable
     csrutil authenticated-root disable
     ```
   - **Restart** the Mac normally to apply these changes.

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### **2. Create a Mount Directory**

   - Open **Terminal** in your regular macOS environment.
   - Create a temporary directory to mount the system volume:
     ```bash
     mkdir /tmp/mount
     ```

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### **3. Identify and Mount the System Volume**

   - **List all disks** to find the correct identifier for your system volume:
     ```bash
     diskutil list
     ```
   - Look for the main system volume, which will typically be something like `disk3s3` with the label `Macintosh HD`. (In your case, it’s `/dev/disk3s3` based on previous info.)
   - **Mount the system volume** as read-write:
     ```bash
     sudo mount -o nobrowse -t apfs /dev/disk3s3 /tmp/mount
     ```

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### **4. Navigate to the Target Directory**

   - Change directory to the location of `GenerativeModels.plist`:
     ```bash
     cd /tmp/mount/System/Library/FeatureFlags/Domain
     ```

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### **5. Edit the `GenerativeModels.plist` File in Nano**

   - Open the `GenerativeModels.plist` file in `nano`:
     ```bash
     sudo nano GenerativeModels.plist
     ```
   - **Add or modify the content** to match the structure below, as shown in your screenshot:

     ```xml
     <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
     <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
     <plist version="1.0">
     <dict>
         <key>AdmEnrollmentFlow</key>
         <dict>
             <key>DevelopmentPhase</key>
             <string>FeatureComplete</string>
         </dict>
         <key>GenerativeModelsAvailability</key>
         <dict>
             <key>DevelopmentPhase</key>
             <string>FeatureComplete</string>
             <key>Enabled</key>
             <true/>
         </dict>
     </dict>
     </plist>
     ```

   - **Save the file**: Press `Ctrl + O`, then press `Enter` to confirm.
   - **Exit `nano`**: Press `Ctrl + X`.

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### **6. Create a Snapshot to Apply Changes**

   - To make these changes take effect, create a new snapshot:
     ```bash
     sudo bless --mount /tmp/mount --bootefi --create-snapshot
     ```

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### **7. Reboot the System**

   - Restart your Mac to boot from the newly created snapshot.
   - The modifications to `GenerativeModels.plist` should now be active.

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After rebooting, your system will apply the new settings in `GenerativeModels.plist`, making the feature flags available as configured.