MP 1,1-5,1 802.11ac, BT 4.0, Continuity, and Handoff Working on Mac Pro 2010

[SpiroG]

Hi @SpiroG ,

Wow, it looks like you're building a great machine. Congrats!

Have you reset PRAM and SMC? Forgive me if you've did it already, but I know that I often forget the obvious stuff.

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Good luck!

thanks for the tip.

it looks like everything is working now but camera continuity. I think the bluetooth signal is weaker than the one I had before. I might get an external antenna for the bluetooth

 

[RoyL]

Hi,

I bought this adapter because it looks like the one being used on a handoff/continuity upgrade youtube video.

My question is, does this one works with the Broadcom BCM943602CDP card, even with the usb pins on the other side?

Also, the one that arrived is labeled version 4

 

[erer]

After so many attempts in other ways. these codes make continuity finally worked on my cMP!!! So many thanks for sharing and your great work!

If you run macOS 10.14+​

Restart Mac Pro

Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.

Click Utilities.

Select Terminal

Type

csrutil disable

Press Return or Enter on your keyboard.

Restart Mac Pro

Open Terminal and run this:

sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-F221BEC8:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"

sudo -E perl -pi -e "s/\Mac-00BE6ED71E35EB86/\Mac-F221BEC8\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0/" /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortBrcm4360.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortBrcm4360

Now you only need to delete the kext cache:

Enter this in Terminal:

cd /System/Library/Extensions/

sudo touch .

Restart Mac Pro

Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.

Click Utilities.

Select Terminal.

Type csrutil enable

Press Return or Enter on your keyboard.

Restart Mac Pro

If you run macOS 10.15+​

Restart Mac Pro

Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.

Click Utilities.

Select Terminal.

Type

csrutil disable

Press Return or Enter on your keyboard.

Restart Mac Pro

Open Terminal and run this:

sudo mount -uw /

sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-F221BEC8:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"

sudo -E perl -pi -e "s/\Mac-00BE6ED71E35EB86/\Mac-F221BEC8\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0/" /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortBrcm4360.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortBrcm4360

Now you only need to delete the kext cache:

Enter this in Terminal:

cd /System/Library/Extensions/

sudo touch .

Restart Mac Pro

Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.

Click Utilities.

Select Terminal.

Type

csrutil enable

Press Return or Enter on your keyboard.

Restart Mac Pro

if it still does not work please log out of your iCloud accounts on all devices, reboot all devices and sign in to iCloud again.

Thank you for explaining with the terminal code. I have just updated my WIFI / Bluetooth, wifi is working , Bluetooth connection is also working. But even though I tried these commands and CAT tools Continuity, handoff is not working.
System details shows handoff yes,etc.
But When I use I pad in close range, hand off not working.
CAT tool is reporting wrong board ID, with not 12 or 20 digit characters ?
Any suggestion ?
I suspect I need to re-arrange Bluetooth wiring to improve signal strength maybe ?

And I saw you have Imac 15,1 Board ID in the command, I was using ImacPro1,1 as Mac-7BA5B2D9E42DDD94 .

 

[MichaelNRW]

Hi everyone,

two days ago a felt a little bit brave and updated to iOS 14 and watchOS 7.
After that "Unlock with Watch" was still working on my MacPro 5,1.
But the updates brought me a problem, my workouts had no GPS tracks anymore, just the starting point.
So i followed some of the basic troubleshooting, unlink my Watch, wait for the backup and link it again.
Didn´t worked, so i installed iOS 14.0.1 and watchOS 7.0.1.
GPS track problem solved, "Unlock with Watch" broken...
The setting was deactivated and couldn´t be activated again.

Again, i did some basic troubleshooting and helped in the past.
Unlink my iCloud account from macOS, reboot, try to login again, error message, defaults delete MobileMeAccounts, reboot and login again!
Nope, still no "Unlock with Watch" possible.
Checking my System Info > Bluetooth and Handoff is still enabled.

Then i checked the /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist entry for Mac-F221BEC8 and found the ContinuitySupport shows false.
Reboot to Recovery, disable SIP, reboot, use PlistBuddy to change the ContinuitySupport entry to true, reboot to Recovery, enable SIP, reboot again and check the outcome.
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-F221BEC8:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"

cat /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist
Guess what? It´s still false

...
<key>Mac-F221BEC8</key>
    <dict>
        <key>ContinuitySupport</key>
        <false/>
        <key>DID ProductCode</key>
        <integer>18954</integer>
    </dict>
...

But i think that was the wrong rabbit hole...

Handoff from macOS to iOS and vice versa works just fine!
AirDrop from macOS to iOS and vice versa works just fine!

Anyone with the same problem or another solution?

Mac Pro 5,1 Mid-2010
macOS 10.15.6 Catalina (OpenCore 0.6.1)
BCM94360CD with external Antenna right behind the display
Sapphire Radeon RX 580 PULSE
iPhone 11 Pro iOS 14.0.1
Watch S5 watchOS 7.0.1

kind regards
Michael

 

[nobullone1964]

Hi everyone,

two days ago a felt a little bit brave and updated to iOS 14 and watchOS 7.
After that "Unlock with Watch" was still working on my MacPro 5,1.
But the updates brought me a problem, my workouts had no GPS tracks anymore, just the starting point.
So i followed some of the basic troubleshooting, unlink my Watch, wait for the backup and link it again.
Didn´t worked, so i installed iOS 14.0.1 and watchOS 7.0.1.
GPS track problem solved, "Unlock with Watch" broken...
The setting was deactivated and couldn´t be activated again.

Again, i did some basic troubleshooting and helped in the past.
Unlink my iCloud account from macOS, reboot, try to login again, error message, defaults delete MobileMeAccounts, reboot and login again!
Nope, still no "Unlock with Watch" possible.
Checking my System Info > Bluetooth and Handoff is still enabled.

Then i checked the /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist entry for Mac-F221BEC8 and found the ContinuitySupport shows false.
Reboot to Recovery, disable SIP, reboot, use PlistBuddy to change the ContinuitySupport entry to true, reboot to Recovery, enable SIP, reboot again and check the outcome.
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-F221BEC8:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"

cat /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist
Guess what? It´s still false

...
<key>Mac-F221BEC8</key>
    <dict>
        <key>ContinuitySupport</key>
        <false/>
        <key>DID ProductCode</key>
        <integer>18954</integer>
    </dict>
...

But i think that was the wrong rabbit hole...

Handoff from macOS to iOS and vice versa works just fine!
AirDrop from macOS to iOS and vice versa works just fine!

Anyone with the same problem or another solution?

Mac Pro 5,1 Mid-2010
macOS 10.15.6 Catalina (OpenCore 0.6.1)
BCM94360CD with external Antenna right behind the display
Sapphire Radeon RX 580 PULSE
iPhone 11 Pro iOS 14.0.1
Watch S5 watchOS 7.0.1

kind regards
Michael

Try the info in the attachment.

 

[MichaelNRW]

Try the info in the attachment.

Already did but i hadn´t edited my post, sorry.
ContinuitySupport is now true and it´s not working.
cat /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist will show:

I also tried this workaround and it´s not working.

Guess i´m out of luck this time...
I had this issue before and could only fix it by making a clean install of macOS 10.15

Edit: I finally managed to activate the feature again!

kind regards
Michael

 

[nobullone1964]

Already did but i hadn´t edited my post, sorry.
ContinuitySupport is now true and it´s not working.
cat /System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist will show:
View attachment 960110

I also tried this workaround and it´s not working.

Guess i´m out of luck this time...
I had this issue before and could only fix it by making a clean install of macOS 10.15

Edit: I finally managed to activate the feature again!

kind regards
Michael

How? What steps did you take? It'll assist the thread. I found that it works better if your phone is in close vicinity of the mac and watch.

 

[MichaelNRW]

It´s in the linked thread

Thanks for that hint!
I finally managed to get it working.

1. Delete keychain entries and files in the AutoUnlock folder
2. Try to activate unlock with watch -> directly shows an error without any delay
3. Shutting down my iPhone
4. Try to activate unlock with watch -> directly activated without any delay

kind regards
Michael

 

[Boloman28]

Hello as recent convert to the Hackintosh, I wish to share my observation regarding my WiFi - Bluetooth conversion on my MacPro 5,1. The Mac running Catalina (opencore 6.2) WiFi AC and BT with all the features running great.

I purchased my BCM94360CD Card, Adapter and Antenna from Amazon.com, good price value for sure

My only challenge, beside trying to get the gold antenna plugs seated (%&^%&), was related to the pin config for the Bluetooth power.

The newer style adapters don't require soldering to attach the power wire to the adapter. BUT, you will need to unplug the old BT Extreme card, cut the cable and solder the new power wire extension to the old connector. Then plug this into the motherboard to power the new BT card. The connector is very small and I couldn't find any clear directions on the polarity. The original BT card had 4 pins connected, 2 are NOT necessary. So from top of the mac:

Pin 1 = D- (Black Wire)
Pin 2 = D+ (Red Wire)
Pin 3 = X
Pin 4 = X

Hope this helps. Thanks to all for sharing and caring.

 

[Allistah]

Hey all --

I'm hoping to get some help. I know this is the Mac Pro forum but I have one of the same boards and am having trouble getting handoff and Apple Watch unlock to work at all. I installed a BCM943602CDP in a 27" 2011 iMac running Mojave and while Wifi and BT work without any problems - I have network access and can connect keyboards/mice, all handoff and Apple Watch unlock features don't work at all. I tried the CAT tool but it says things are already enabled and it doesn't do anything.

I don't know what to look at next, someone said there was a white list? I already have the options to enable Apple Watch unlock but when I click it, it just spins and never enables. I get the same behavior in Catalina.

Any ideas what else could be wrong?

 

[nobullone1964]

Hey all --

I'm hoping to get some help. I know this is the Mac Pro forum but I have one of the same boards and am having trouble getting handoff and Apple Watch unlock to work at all. I installed a BCM943602CDP in a 27" 2011 iMac running Mojave and while Wifi and BT work without any problems - I have network access and can connect keyboards/mice, all handoff and Apple Watch unlock features don't work at all. I tried the CAT tool but it says things are already enabled and it doesn't do anything.

I don't know what to look at next, someone said there was a white list? I already have the options to enable Apple Watch unlock but when I click it, it just spins and never enables. I get the same behavior in Catalina.

Any ideas what else could be wrong?

Try what's in my attachment and make sure your phone is nearby.

 

[Allistah]

Try what's in my attachment and make sure your phone is nearby.

Thanks for the offer but it didn't do anything after I did those commands. It does look like those commands are for a certain card type which is different than mine. Not sure if that's the reason or not but... The system already thinks it can do handoff and Apple Watch unlock.. It just doesn't. Even the CAT tool tells me there is nothing to do as everything is enabled.

 

[trifero]

Hey all --

I'm hoping to get some help. I know this is the Mac Pro forum but I have one of the same boards and am having trouble getting handoff and Apple Watch unlock to work at all. I installed a BCM943602CDP in a 27" 2011 iMac running Mojave and while Wifi and BT work without any problems - I have network access and can connect keyboards/mice, all handoff and Apple Watch unlock features don't work at all. I tried the CAT tool but it says things are already enabled and it doesn't do anything.

I don't know what to look at next, someone said there was a white list? I already have the options to enable Apple Watch unlock but when I click it, it just spins and never enables. I get the same behavior in Catalina.

Any ideas what else could be wrong?

This worked for me. After months of searching and trying everything. If you read the thread you will see a lot of successes.

#36

 

[Allistah]

Ok, this was the missing part for me. I am on a mid-2011 27" iMac. I installed a BCM943602CDP.

Once I did a fresh install of Mojave, the system acted like everything was enabled but all handoff features and Apple Watch unlocking would never work. Tried all sorts of things like logging out of iCloud, etc, etc.. deleting keys on the keychain, etc.. Nothing worked. This was the missing piece for me:

1) Restart iMac
2) Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.
3) Click Utilities.
4) Select Terminal
5) Type: csrutil disable
6) Restart iMac
7) Open Terminal
8) Paste this command into the terminal: sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-942B59F58194171B:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"

The key there is "Mac-942B59F58194171B". That translates to a mid-2011 27" iMac12,2. If you don't look up the value for the computer you're using line 8 above won't do anything for you as it will be changing the data for some other computer type. By default some other computer was in there so it didn't do anything for me. Once I looked up the value for my system and put that in there, then it worked. I did not have to do the line for the kext. Just this line above worked.

9) Restart iMac
10) Hold down Command-R to reboot into Recovery Mode.
11) Click Utilities.
12) Select Terminal
13) Type: csrutil enable
14) Restart iMac

 

[RickyHunter]

The key there is "Mac-942B59F58194171B". That translates to a mid-2011 27" iMac12,2. If you don't look up the value for the computer you're using line 8 above won't do anything for you as it will be changing the data for some other computer type. By default some other computer was in there so it didn't do anything for me. Once I looked up the value for my system and put that in there, then it worked. I did not have to do the line for the kext. Just this line above worked.

So what should be the code to enter if the mac is a mac pro 4.1-->5.1?!?
I have issue with Continuity as well... I purchaseda 115 USD card that should allow me to use Continuity but I can't atm.
Thank you

 

[Allistah]

So what should be the code to enter if the mac is a mac pro 4.1-->5.1?!?
I have issue with Continuity as well... I purchaseda 115 USD card that should allow me to use Continuity but I can't atm.
Thank you

The key is the motherboard. What is your Model Identifier when you run the system report. Mine is "iMac12,2" (notice no space in there - that is important). Tell me what that is for you and I can see if I can help you find the right piece of info to plug into that code.

 

[RickyHunter]

The key is the motherboard. What is your Model Identifier when you run the system report. Mine is "iMac12,2" (notice no space in there - that is important). Tell me what that is for you and I can see if I can help you find the right piece of info to plug into that code.

Mine is MacPro5,1 but keep in mind that is a cmp early 2009 (so 4,1-->5,1)
Thank you

PS: if needed I can send system information's screenshots

 

[Allistah]

Mine is MacPro5,1 but keep in mind that is a cmp early 2009 (so 4,1-->5,1)
Thank you

PS: if needed I can send system information's screenshots

This is what the code is for that machine which is a Mac Pro (Mid 2012). The code you should use is: Mac-F221BEC8

I looked up the code for each 4,1 and 5,1 and it is apparently the same motherboard so the code above is for both. Insert that into that command and see if it works, that's what did the trick for me.

This file is the whitelist for what machines can do it and what ones can't. Once you tell it that your machine can do it in this file and you have the board installed, you should be golden.

 

[trifero]

To know your board ID just type in Terminal..

ioreg -l | grep "board-id" | awk -F\" '{print $4}'

 

[Allistah]

To know your board ID just type in Terminal..

ioreg -l | grep "board-id" | awk -F\" '{print $4}'

Thats awesome! Thanks for the tip!

 

[RickyHunter]

To know your board ID just type in Terminal..

ioreg -l | grep "board-id" | awk -F\" '{print $4}'

AWESOME suggestion.
I just added this info to the @nobullone1964's file. Find it in the attachment.

 

[trifero]

AWESOME suggestion.
I just added this info to the @nobullone1964's file. Find it in the attachment.

My pleasure. Happy to help.

 

[08380728]

Anyone know what these little gold crimped antenna connector plugs are called and if they are available to buy?

On antenna wire 3 the plug somehow got crushed and wouldn‘t connect to the wifi card and it’s come off the wire, so need to solder/crimp a new one on.

 

[08380728]

I got one of these BCM943602CDAX Apple AirPort Extreme WiFi 802.11ac & Bluetooth 4.2 Upgrade Kit w/Adapter For MacPro4,1/5,1

Apple AirPort Extreme WiFi 802.11ac & Bluetooth 4.2 Upgrade Kit w/Adapter For MacPro4,1/5,1

For Apple MacPro 4,1 / 5,1 ( 2009 -2012 )

www.local338shop.com

since one of the internal antenna wires in the Mac Pro has a destroyed end connector is there a PCIe adapter to plug this BCM943602CDAX NGFF into, the adapter must have 3-4 antennas with wires to connect to the BCM943602CDAX antenna connectors and screw into the PCIe plate.

 

[h9826790]

Anyone know what these little gold crimped antenna connector plugs are called and if they are available to buy?

On antenna wire 3 the plug somehow got crushed and wouldn‘t connect to the wifi card and it’s come off the wire, so need to solder/crimp a new one on.

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