Mount a ext4 partition on Mac OS X

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Is it possible to mount a Linux ext4 partition on Mac OS X?

Please describe the procedure - risk free - thanks.

Edit Aug 2012

The best solution I found was to

use a 2nd machine with Linux,
mount on Linux the ext4 FS,
install NFS on Linux and export the folder,
then mount the NFS partition on Mac.

Take a look at this related question http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/29842/how-can-i-mount-an-ext4-file-system-on-os-x/ — Pierz, Dec 15 '14 at 22:02

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 14 '10 at 09:54

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It seems it isn't currently possible.

A possible workaround for some scenarios is explained at http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/mac-os-x-read-ext3-ext4-external-usb-hard-disk-partition/

answered Oct 14 '10 at 09:54

RedGrittyBrick

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score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 18 '20 at 11:41

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I have found a solution couple of month ago. I bought this one https://www.paragon-software.com/home/extfs-mac/ and it works like a charm. And I didn't have a chance to find any free solution. ext4fuse is fine but for read-only mode.

answered May 18 '20 at 11:41

boonya

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 14 '10 at 19:08

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Try MacFuse with ext4fuse. If you want it to be risk-free, mount it read-only or duplicate the partition first.

answered Oct 14 '10 at 19:08

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Oct 14 '10 at 10:14

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You might be able to do it by running Linux in a Virtualbox VM. Only thing you'd stand to lose is time configuring and installing (And space on the drive). Certainly won't hurt the Mac to try it.

answered Oct 14 '10 at 10:14

Bart Silverstrim

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Mount a ext4 partition on Mac OS X

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