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  1. Fraserh02

    Cannot download or update apps in IOS 11

    Hello, Since updating to IOS 11 I am no longer able to install apps or download app updates. It doesn’t work on either wifi or mobile data. The only way I can see to install apps is through iTunes on my Mac which isn’t very efficient. Is anyone else getting this problem or has any fixes? I...
  2. davidmartindale

    Sierra on 2007 MacBook Pro?

    Does anyone know of any workarounds to get Sierra running on a 2007 MacBook Pro? I think the computer would run it fine if I could actually install it.
  3. E

    Yosemite already installed on this Mac (macOS Extractor)

    I followed the steps to install Yosemite 10.10 with macOS Extractor method on a Macbook4,1. When I got into the installation screen and select the option "reinstall" (the only one to install), the installer shows the message: "Yosemite is already installed on this Mac". No disk selection is...
  4. maverick28

    macOS Xcode hangs on launch

    Some time ago I downloaded and ran successfully Xcode 4.3.3 and Xcode 4.4 simultaneously. Then, troubleshooting I deleted them, wiping out all files referencing to both Xcode versions through Terminal. I then re-downloaded 4.3.3 and was able to launch and run it, however 4.4 which I...
  5. strickolas

    Can't Install el Capitan on InternalSSD

    So I have recently cracked open a Macbook Pro mid 2012, and swapped out the optical drive for a Corsair 120GB SSD. I have downloaded the "Install El Capitan" app from the app store and burned it to a thumb drive using a sudo command that I've seen on the forums. Tried alt-booting to the thumb...
  6. T

    Can't seem to install apple products

    Hey all, I'm running a windows 7 machine and I'm having trouble installing both iCloud and quick time. See the attached dropbox link showing the errors. I can install other programs from other authors just fine and I do have admin access. Does anybody have any idea as to what may be going on...
  7. J

    Onyx and 5770 boot

    Hi again people, As you may be able to deduce from my recent posts I'm currently playing around a bit with my 2009 4,1 with 5,1 update. I have recently installed a flashed XFX 5770 and despite probs with known issues such as pci fan speed and display port output was pleased with how it was...
  8. Ameow

    Installing Yosemite on Macbook 3,1

    Hi guys, Probably not posting in the right section but I'm now at my wits end. I've got 10.7.2 on this mac currently and I can't get my browsers to work correctly which is really annoying as I can't get online to study my degree. Regardless, I'm trying to upgrade my Mac to 10.10 so that I can...
  9. Jamesbrssa

    Water in mac, Working but a problem to troubleshoot

    Hi, So yes sadly after using my 100% working macbook pro 6 years it finally happened. Water went into it... Here the story: Glass of water(beer) fall on mac. I grab it fast as I can , flip it upside down (keyboard facing the floor) , shut it down, unplug and wipe the excess water.v Then I...
  10. J

    Upgrading OS on Mac Pro Early 2008- 10.8 vs 10.11

    Hi all, I need to update my system to use software that requires at least Mountain Lion 10.8 to work. I currently have Lion 10.7. I was thinking of getting El Capitan, which is the latest OS my system will support (Mac Pro early 2008). However, I've read that some people had issues with the...
  11. D

    Windows 10 on Mac Boot Camp Boots to black screen after first restart

    Hi! Im struggling on installing Windows 10 via Bootcamp. Im running MacOS Sierra on a Mid 2012 MacBook Pro with all the latest Updates and newest Version BC. I have replaced the optical Drive with a Second SSD 256GB (disk1) that Runs macOS Sierra perfectly. Now I want to Install windows 10 on my...
  12. OldSchoolMacGuy

    macOS Sierra cannot be installed on "(null)".

    Anyone else see this when installing? Installed fine. Just thought it was interesting to see pop up.
  13. waterskier2007

    Possible issue with Sophos Safeguard & Sierra install

    I am trying to install Sierra, but every time when I get to the step where the machine would restart and begin the install, right before it restarts, I see a modal window flash up on the screen. It's the popup I normally get when I insert a removable drive and Sophos Safeguard asks if I would...
  14. K

    I 'Erased' Hard Drive, and now I am having trouble re-installing OSX

    Ok so I created an account on here just to look for some help, I couldn't find any helpful information on Google and I am hoping one of you know more about my current problem. I booted up a 2012 Macbook into Recovery Mode and 'Erased' the Hard Drive (with Mac OS Extended Journaled and GUID...
  15. L

    How to install OS with keyboard

    I'm needing to wipe my computer and basically get it ready to sell, and so I've managed to wipe the disc. However I've had to do so with the keyboard as my tap or click won't work (seems to be a common issue in Disk Utility). Now I'm trying to reinstall OS X, and I make it to the window where I...
  16. RumorzGuy

    Can macOS Sierra Public Beta Be Installed on Top of El Capitan?

    The title says it all. Can the mac OS Sierra Public Beta -- regardless of the Public Beta number, not DPs, mind you -- be installed on top of a current installation of El Capitan? Or does it by default have to be installed on a newly erased/initialized hard drive? The reason why I ask is this...
  17. J

    Running a DMG file from Terminal

    I have my mac booted up in recovery mode and instead of installing El Capitan, i'm trying to install Yosemite Combo from a USB stick, I have mounted the Yosemite image from the USB in disk utility, now I just need to run it so it installs, any idea how I can go about this? Thanks
  18. J

    OSX Freezes on Install (Tried MOST Fixes)

    I recently made the silly decision to upgrade to El Capitan on my 2011 MacBook Pro as it went off without a hitch on my iMac at work. It has incurred the same issue that I have read about countless times and I am trying to fix it and have tried almost everything. It freezes at about 70% install...
  19. Q

    Possible to install iPhone 6S camera in iPhone 4S?

    so I still have one of those iPhone 4S' lying around and there's nothing wrong with it but I was wondering if it would be possible to swap just the iPhone 4S rear camera in exchange for iPhone 6S rear camera OEM ? The shapes for the cameras seem to be similar and even if the iPhone 6S camera...
  20. UchihaObito

    Trouble upgrading to SSD using El Capitan

    I'm having problems installing el capitan onto my ssd. I've tried using the partition method as well as using diskmaker X5 but I keep running into errors when I tried booting it up. For both methods, I used an external drive in order to have a bootable OSX. But both methods comes out with log...