Don't want to over-complicate a thread but I've been reading and came across a similar issue a while back when I put a 2011 card in a 2008 MacBook Pro. I had real issues with the patches for unsupported macs, because I wasn't paying attention to what they were installing, it is sometimes too easy to click go and get a result! As @highvoltage12v said, make sure to choose appropriate patches for your hardware, as the patcher detects your system id, not the hardware that is actually installed. For me, to undo whatever needed undoing to get a newer card working, required a clean install.
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802.11ac and BT 4.2 are here for unibody MBPs and A1342 MB!
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BT and Wi-Fi are working though, correct?
Wonder if this post by @highvoltage12v still works: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...s.2171056/page-14?post=27582297#post-27582297
So I installed a fresh copy of High Sierra from a USB and I'm still not able to unlock with my watch.
Edit: Bluetooth and Wifi are working
Edit: Bluetooth and Wifi are working
Update: we were able to replicate the Watch Unlock issue (borrowed a friends watch to test) and were able to resolve it by using the instructions at this post in addition to restarting the mac and signing in and out of iCloud: It took a few tries, but seems the issue is watchOS 7 related.
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watchOS 7 Beta 5 - unlock mac doesn't work
I've finally fixed it! I found a bunch of errors related to "AutoUnlock" in the Console that was hinting to me that there was some invalid state on my Mac with keys and plists not being reset properly. After clearing/resetting them, I can now successfully pair my watchOS 7 Series 3 to macOS...
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@troop231 @highvoltage12v y'all are on 
!! I wish I still had macs that worked with this card, I'd buy five. Incredible user support.
!! I wish I still had macs that worked with this card, I'd buy five. Incredible user support.Plenty of good MBPs on Swappa that need some love if you want to 'adopt' one@troop231 @highvoltage12v y'all are on
I had 2 different hard drives. One has a fresh install of High Sierra. I tried all the suggestions and it did not work.Update: we were able to replicate the Watch Unlock issue (borrowed a friends watch to test) and were able to resolve it by using the instructions at this post in addition to restarting the mac and signing in and out of iCloud: It took a few tries, but seems the issue is watchOS 7 related.
watchOS 7 Beta 5 - unlock mac doesn't work
I've finally fixed it! I found a bunch of errors related to "AutoUnlock" in the Console that was hinting to me that there was some invalid state on my Mac with keys and plists not being reset properly. After clearing/resetting them, I can now successfully pair my watchOS 7 Series 3 to macOS...
@Tony Vee 73 @qu35tion
The second drive is had Catalina (that was installed over High Sierra using DosDude1's patcher), followed all the suggestions and it did not work.
2010 MacBook Pro.
Appears to be an Apple issue. Our new test series 6 watch came today and was able to enable Auto Unlock with the Mac, but on the password screen it says 'Unlocking with Apple Watch' and then just brings up the password field.
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My friend ended up flaking out on his card. It's for the 13" model. I currently have it listed up on eBay, but the eBay fees drive the price up.
I can deal with someone on here directly if they wish to avoid the eBay charges or if @troop231 wants it back I can do that as well.
Just trying to recoup what I spent on the second card. The one in my 15" MBP has been working great and have been able to unlock with Apple Watch.
I can deal with someone on here directly if they wish to avoid the eBay charges or if @troop231 wants it back I can do that as well.
Just trying to recoup what I spent on the second card. The one in my 15" MBP has been working great and have been able to unlock with Apple Watch.
What did you have to do to get unlocking to work? Is Handoff working good as well?
I feel really bad for people struggling because of Apple.
It´s an Apple Issue. In Catalina the Unlock password works, not the unlock screen. In Mojave, the unlock screen does work. Also works in High Sierra.
Thanks friend for the reply
Really appreciated!I don't understand Apple's software QA (or lack thereof) nowadays at all.
Yes, I’m so happy with two of them in my two Macbook Pro 17 2011. Almost a year with them and they are rock solid. Never a single problem.
I recently purchased the 802.11ac card for my 2011 13" MacBook Pro and the machine is working even better than before (faster network speed, no more external hanging dongles out of the USB ports...)
I am extremely satisfied... kudos for a fantastic product! The instructions on the website were clear and I found the installation process pretty straightforward too (with the right tools.) Happy to say I didn't have any issues getting up and running, connected, and working.
Keeping the older, good quality Apple products up and running is worth it IMHO, so thank you, and keep doing what you're doing! o7
I am extremely satisfied... kudos for a fantastic product! The instructions on the website were clear and I found the installation process pretty straightforward too (with the right tools.) Happy to say I didn't have any issues getting up and running, connected, and working.
Keeping the older, good quality Apple products up and running is worth it IMHO, so thank you, and keep doing what you're doing! o7
Hi folks, received my 802.11ac card for my 2012 15" MBP and thank you @troop231 for the super fast shipping, am excited to get it installed!
I purchased a larger SSD and am planning on start with a fresh Catalina install, and am curious if I should install Catalina on the new SSD with the original AirPort/BT module left in place (edit) then swap in the new 802.11ac card (/edit), or is it safe to perform a fresh Catalina install with the 802.11ac card already in place - any advice on which route is recommended?
I purchased a larger SSD and am planning on start with a fresh Catalina install, and am curious if I should install Catalina on the new SSD with the original AirPort/BT module left in place (edit) then swap in the new 802.11ac card (/edit), or is it safe to perform a fresh Catalina install with the 802.11ac card already in place - any advice on which route is recommended?
Just install Catalina with the original card in first, then do the upgrade afterwards. We did that today on a friend's machine.
We are pleased to announce we took some 'decent' quality photos and now have an improved installation page with photos to aid and help guide your install
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