[Guide] Success! Install 10.8 on old unsupported Mac

[Michelasso]

I booted it using the method on the first page then installed the patch

Could please give the procedure to install the patch? I can boot DP1 on 32 bits, but then I have no clue about how to apply the 64 bits patch. Macbook2,1, obviously.

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Hey madmacfan.. i tried getting ML DP1 and i got an error during boot when i hold down cmd-v... i took a picture. any ideas on how to fix this?
Its on a black macbook - late 2006, GMA 950 64 MB

Follow this guide:

http://www.j4mie.co.uk/blog/how-to-install-mountain-lion-on-macpro11/

You'll get ML DP1 running with 32 bit kernel. No GMA kext/HW acceleration, but it works fine.

 

[ZhouFang]

found the wrong thing, the guide is a little wrong, you have to switch boot.efi, add id's to the plist's, and replace osinstall.mpkg and add efi32.pkg too. i havent try the full instalation yet but at least can boot up now. i think i didnot do the x64 patch wrong because in terminal i tested with result x64 efi and verbose when booting up also said 64bit mode on. im gonna try now, hopefully i dont mess up

 

[ZhouFang]

I messed up!!!!!!!! No entry!!!!!!!! Why????????? Mod bspatch? Osinstall.mpkg? Efi32.pkg? I really had no choice!!seriously!!!!! Why can't this rotten apple just let us use it?????!!!!!! I hate this!!!!!! 4th time messing up!!!!! Verbose mode says error loading kernel cache, should I have replaced kernel. Cache too?????? Is this whole thing a joke????????? Why can't I successfully install it??!?!?!

 

[S.pats007]

add that device id to /system/library/core services/platformsupport.plist,
installablemachines.plist, and /system/library/core services/com.apple.recovery.boot/platformsupport.plist.
and dont forget to also add ur device model name in both platformsupport.plist. (for your mac add Mac-F4208CA9 and MacBook2,1). that was the easy part, but i couldnt figure out how to install mod.bspatch. when i try to run it in terminal it say permission denied even as root user. and when i try to install DP2 it wont even boot up if i only switch the boot.efi files(i did add my device id and model in the plists, was i not supposed to?), if i switch both boot.efi and kernelcache it gets stuck booting up(not kernel panic). im stuck.. anyone any ideas what i did wrong? by the way i have macbook 3,1, oh and if i try to run the .app in DP1 it says this version of os x is not supported on your computer, why?

thanks for the suggestion - i just tried that and i got the same error... also the Mac-F4208CA9 ID was in all three folders that you stated...

 

[ZhouFang]

thanks for the suggestion - i just tried that and i got the same error... also the Mac-F4208CA9 ID was in all three folders that you stated...

Looks like he wants us to run the .app inside the .dmg not to boot it. But anyway I finally figured out the reason why .app says unsupported though device ID and model num are written in the plists after looking at the logs, it said osinstall was wrong and support file not found so I added osinstall and efi32 to the installer, true it doesn't say unsupported anymore but couldn't boot up with prohibited sign and reason error loading kernel cache. I think the patch was either installed incorrectly or something about the mod.bspatch, but I couldnt figure out how to insall mod.bspatch and asked but since nobody answered so I just did what I could think of. Stupid move. Oh and S.pats007 this is only for ppl who already have dp1 and wants to update to dp2, and macbook2,1 is unsupported since it has the gma 950 gpu. If u wanna see how to install dp1 on ur MacBook go to https://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-1325818.html.:( if u ask me I'll just wait for gm version though, it's more stable and u don't have to download a 3.5 gig file every time an update comes out.

 

[S.pats007]

Looks like he wants us to run the .app inside the .dmg not to boot it. But anyway I finally figured out the reason why .app says unsupported though device ID and model num are written in the plists after looking at the logs, it said osinstall was wrong and support file not found so I added osinstall and efi32 to the installer, true it doesn't say unsupported anymore but couldn't boot up with prohibited sign and reason error loading kernel cache. I think the patch was either installed incorrectly or something about the mod.bspatch, but I couldnt figure out how to insall mod.bspatch and asked but since nobody answered so I just did what I could think of. Stupid move. Oh and S.pats007 this is only for ppl who already have dp1 and wants to update to dp2, and macbook2,1 is unsupported since it has the gma 950 gpu. If u wanna see how to install dp1 on ur MacBook go to https://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-1325818.html.:( if u ask me I'll just wait for gm version though, it's more stable and u don't have to download a 3.5 gig file every time an update comes out.

i see... yeah thats what i followed to install the ML DP1 but i keep getting that error... i think its time to give up

 

[S.pats007]

i see... yeah thats what i followed to install the ML DP1 but i keep getting that error... i think its time to give up

ok so i got it to work and loaded to the desktop - i had to install mac osx 10.8 DP1 on the USB device. everytime i tried to installed it on the internal hard drive it wouldnt work... but it feels good to have some kind of success

 

[S.pats007]

hey guys keep the hacking up! im gonna work on kext gma 950 for ML DP2.. in the mean time please help future doctors by signing this petition for the white house -> http://wh.gov/QL0 Thanks!

 

[Michelasso]

ok so i got it to work and loaded to the desktop - i had to install mac osx 10.8 DP1 on the USB device. everytime i tried to installed it on the internal hard drive it wouldnt work... but it feels good to have some kind of success

Funny… Usually it is the other way around. But I strongly suspect you partitioned your HDD for Windows (maybe with bootcamp) and then used it for Mountain Lion…

BTW Did anyone manage to install the 64 bit patch for MacBook2,1 (GMA 950)?! I'd like to test DP2!!

 

[Michelasso]

So any idea about how to apply the 64 bits patch on MacBook2,1?

 

[ZhouFang]

How to install mod.bspatch? Anyone? I really need help

 

[VishnuB]

Dp3

madmacfan, your guide to installing DP2 doesn't mention anything about DP3. Is the method is the same? And if not, how would I go about installing DP3 on my MacBook? Here are my specifications:

Model: White 13MacBook (Early 2008)
Firmware: MacBook4,1
GPU: Intel GMA X3100
Current OS: ML DP1 (installed through hackerwayne's guide)

 

[AnonMac50]

Just as a reminder, what if the new DP3 updater updates some files with this.

 

[hackerwayne]

Just as a reminder, what if the new DP3 updater updates some files with this.

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

 

[ZhouFang]

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

Agree
I hate apple for abandonment for their old users just for money, they have way more than enough

 

[rezzo]

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

great news, thx!

 

[ciacorp]

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

That's great!!!! Thanks a lot! That'll save my money by still using my good old Macbook4,1

 

[cjmillsnun]

Is it so bad? I wonder why no one makes any MacBook clone. The components are pretty standard anyway. There wouldn't be any copyright infringement. Only the EULA but that would be up to the user.

Google psystar and you will know why no one makes a MB clone.

 

[Michelasso]

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

Hopefully it doesn't use MBR partitions for Chameleon or similar, because it wouldn't work with external USB discs. I am a little confused about the "obvious reasons" since you made a guide already that went all over the Internet..

Anyway did anyone manage to make the madmacfan patch for MacBook2,1 working?? It's very different from the MacBook3,1 patch and he disappeared.

 

[AnonMac50]

I only have one computer which won't be supporting Mountain Lion, but I don't plan on upgrading it (it is still running Leopard). I'm still interested in this topic though, and I might try it on an external HDD.

AnonMac50

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I have a new method to install it unsupported system. I will only release it AFTER mountain lion has been officially released (or at least GM). The reason is obvious lol.

but.... couldn't/wouldn't apple just patch that on a .1 release? Will this result in the cat and mouse game that has become of jailbreaking?

 

[saggel]

but.... couldn't/wouldn't apple just patch that on a .1 release? Will this result in the cat and mouse game that has become of jailbreaking?

I hope not...
at the end of the day there're A LOT of apple fans that keep old machines along with their new and expensive toys and maybe they should respect them too!
Unlike them though, I only have an early 2008 white macbook and I can't understand why I shouldn't be able to upgrade if I can pay for the upgrade and I'm happy with my machine! BTW will we have to pay for the upgrade again $29 as always?

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I only have an early 2008 white macbook and I can't understand why I shouldn't be able to upgrade if I can pay for the upgrade and I'm happy with my machine! BTW will we have to pay for the upgrade again $29 as always?

Yeah, I'm in your same boat. I have a late 2007 white macbook. Although I will most likely be buying a new macbook later this year.

Regarding the upgrade price, nobody knows. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if even top Apple execs are still discussing pricing stragedy. The possibilities I see are keeping the $29 price... or dropping to $10... or becoming yearly free upgrades (a la iOS). I see all 3 of those being about equally likely, with pros/cons of each. Personally I believe Apple should make them free. I'm not saying that because I don't want to pay (because I always would) but I see it as a brilliant PR and marketing move in many ways. I have a post somewhere here on MR explaining all my reasoning.

 

[saggel]

Yeah, I'm in your same boat. I have a late 2007 white macbook. Although I will most likely be buying a new macbook later this year.

Regarding the upgrade price, nobody knows. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if even top Apple execs are still discussing pricing stragedy. The possibilities I see are keeping the $29 price... or dropping to $10... or becoming yearly free upgrades (a la iOS). I see all 3 of those being about equally likely, with pros/cons of each. Personally I believe Apple should make them free. I'm not saying that because I don't want to pay (because I always would) but I see it as a brilliant PR and marketing move in many ways. I have a post somewhere here on MR explaining all my reasoning.

sometimes, when people don't have to pay for something, they don't appretiate it! By paying for the updates, we basically are happier with them! Silly, I know, but it's just in the human nature! I was thinking to buy a new macbook air / pro too and have been waiting too long for it, but I'm afraid of being a guinea pig for retina macbooks, in the same way that the new ipad owners became! Saying this, oh I'd love a retina display on my future macbook!

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

sometimes, when people don't have to pay for something, they don't appretiate it! By paying for the updates, we basically are happier with them! Silly, I know, but it's just in the human nature!

I dunno. I think most people appreciate the iOS updates. It's kind of nice knowing that you don't have to worry about any updates, that they are basically automatic. Plus I don't think Apple really cares if people appreciate the update, so long as people appreciate OSX, which they will.

So here is my reasoning for free, automatic OS updates.

Nearly everyone will be on the most recent version. This helps Apple not have to support old OS's as much (customer support, bug fixes, compatibility etc). Helps all devs not having to support old OS's as much. It gives the users the best possible impression of OSX. For example, if a user has a 5 year old OSX and it's time to buy a new computer they may be less likely to buy another Mac than someone that has the absolute most current OSX, because the 5 year old OS probably won't look as appealing vs the competition. OS X should have it's best foot forward at all times. Plus keeping all users current on their OS will help keep the users all current on upcoming features, such as iCloud.

If they aren't free, then yearly updates will cause OS fragmentation more than ever. Right now OS X is mainly split between Leopard, SL, and Lion. With yearly paid updates for the next 5 years I could easily see all 5 OS's split relatively evenly as different people choose not to update for various reasons. See all the reasons above for why this is bad.

I see it as a huge selling point. Free yearly OS updates! This is a lot more appealing than buying a windows and either A) never updating it or B) having to pay a few hundred dollars every few years. OS X will be more exciting and dynamic because it will always be changing.

It will create a shorter upgrade cycle for Mac users. Remember, we here are MR are in the minority of computer users. Many people buy their PC/Mac and then don't upgrade for 5-8 years, often never even updating their OS once. These people don't care if they are running the latest OS (or even if their hardware is capable of running the latest OS), because they rarely will update it. I think if Apple offers free yearly OS updates, it will create a culture of wanting/expecting that update every year. Once their hardware is no longer supported (4-5 years), it will signify that it is time to purchase a new Mac. Not everyone will, but I think many more will than do now.

That's all I have for the moment.