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I had a problem updating to 10.12.4 on my hackintosh. It was on a different (older) build (10.12) Than my 2007 iMac that was on 10.12.3.
The only way I was able to get my Hack to see the newest updates was to manually download 10.12.3 and install it. Once I did that I was able to update to 10.12.4 beta 4 and now beta 5 as of yesterday
 
fischersd said:
1) If it was the same USB, then there's little likelihood that's what the storage crash is about. :)
2) Strange. Makes you wonder if there's areas of the flash memory that are defective and getting masked by the SSD's scavenger routines built into its firmware. (likely the only thing that would tell you the true state of the drive would be to get something like Hiren's boot CD and run the Seagate diagnostic tools on it). http://www.hirensbootcd.org if you're interested. Just suggesting that's what it sounds like....with things seeming to gradually get more stable.

If apps aren't compatible with Sierra, it likely won't matter which approach you take - TM restore, then Sierra upgrade overtop or a clean Sierra install, then use migration assistant with the original drive (presumably you have a USB enclosure you've put that one into?).

If I were you, I'd remake the Sierra patched installer, to rule it out (but, if you had the old one kicking around, I would have used that one, as it worked) :) It's not the version of the tool, it's that people have had issues with their USB drives having glitches.

Me, I'd still want to run Samsung's diags on that SSD to make sure as well. Being a brand new drive, if there's any glitches in it, I'd be returning it pretty quick (but you need the diags to tell you that).
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I did a clean install, using the latest Patch v4.2.3, to erase the New Samsung SSD, and install clean.
In fact, I erased the SSD 5 times, using disk utility from the Patch, just to be sure to remove corruptions of the drive.
Migration assistant later, and this late 2009 Mac mini (3.1), is now running production Mac OS Sierra.

Additionally,
because I must have damaged something trying to get the supported wireless card BCM943224PCIEBT
to work, and never could (this occurred in only in one of the three mini's done),
I resorted to this USB Wifi that works perfectly:
http://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-5520_TL-WN823N.html
Their latest drivers, even thought they state support through v10.11, work perfectly through 10.12.3
 
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nandor690 said:
I had a problem updating to 10.12.4 on my hackintosh. It was on a different (older) build (10.12) Than my 2007 iMac that was on 10.12.3.
The only way I was able to get my Hack to see the newest updates was to manually download 10.12.3 and install it. Once I did that I was able to update to 10.12.4 beta 4 and now beta 5 as of yesterday
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Sigh - that's a little more radical than I'm looking to do at the moment...do I go back to re-install from my dosdude-based USB key? Nothing's really "wrong" with being on b3, so maybe I'll just stick it out and see about DL'ing the release version (hopefully coming soon?!?)...Does anyone know who Foxlet is or how to get in touch with him? Maybe he's willing to update his catalog?

Thanks for the info though.
 
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benwillard said:
Sigh - that's a little more radical than I'm looking to do at the moment...do I go back to re-install from my dosdude-based USB key? Nothing's really "wrong" with being on b3, so maybe I'll just stick it out and see about DL'ing the release version (hopefully coming soon?!?)...Does anyone know who Foxlet is or how to get in touch with him? Maybe he's willing to update his catalog?

Thanks for the info though.
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If you download 10.12.3 you should be able to apply the update without doing a fresh install. What version of macOS are you on right now?
 
My Late 2009 Mac Mini (3,1) was updated to macOS Sierra way back on Nov. 1, 2016, using Sierra Patch Tool v4.2.1
Updates were being handled by Foxlets AUSEnabler tool.

Now,
Can I now rerun the latest Sierra Patch Tool v4.2.3, to specifically turn on:

v4.3.2 Changelog
- Added a new software update patch, allowing system updates to be installed, without the use of extra software.

I would like to know for sure, before I damage a perfectly stable system, but whose updates are not current.
Thank you
 
Hello!

Does anyone know how we can install the iTunes 12.5.5 update on unsupported macs? There is a pop-up in iTunes telling me that there's an update available, but when I click on "Download iTunes" it takes me to the App Store but there is nothing to update there...

Thanks,

Roberto
 
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nandor690 said:
If you download 10.12.3 you should be able to apply the update without doing a fresh install. What version of macOS are you on right now?
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OK - I need to get the wife's MBAir and DL 10.12.3 then...I'll give that a whirl. The combo updater won't install either.
 
nandor690 said:
I had a problem updating to 10.12.4 on my hackintosh. It was on a different (older) build (10.12) Than my 2007 iMac that was on 10.12.3.
The only way I was able to get my Hack to see the newest updates was to manually download 10.12.3 and install it. Once I did that I was able to update to 10.12.4 beta 4 and now beta 5 as of yesterday
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Heh. Wrong thread for hack fyi's :) https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/alternatives-to-mac-hardware.197/
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arpajo said:
Hello!

Does anyone know how we can install the iTunes 12.5.5 update on unsupported macs? There is a pop-up in iTunes telling me that there's an update available, but when I click on "Download iTunes" it takes me to the App Store but there is nothing to update there...

Thanks,

Roberto
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Yep (think that came out awhile ago - doesn't even show in my "last 30 days"). That really should be classed as an App update, not an OS update, so it shouldn't even be doing a system check. (i.e. it doesn't matter if you're unsupported or not).
 
I've been using AUS enabler and have been "stuck" on 10.12.4 beta 3 for about 10 days because the beta 4 and beta 5 updates were not showing despite SIP being disabled, etc. Here is what worked for me.
1. Rebuilt dosdude's USB boot stick using the 4.2.3 version (with software updates patch) and downloaded Apple 10.12.3 full installer.
2. Booted Mac from new USB stick to install 10.12.3 (DID NOT format Mac disk)
3. After 10.12.3 install completed, rebooted from USB stick again and ran Post Install where selected relevant unsupported Mac AND SOFTWARE UPDATES patch
4. Rebooted again from MAC SSD into patched 10.12.3 (no files lost and all looked good)
5. Ran software update without AUS enabler and unsupported Mac instantly found 10.12.4 beta 5 update
6. Allowed beta 5 update to install and rebooted
7. Unsupported Mac booted into 10.12.4 beta 5 without problem

fischersd said:
Heh. Wrong thread for hack fyi's :) https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/alternatives-to-mac-hardware.197/
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Yep (think that came out awhile ago - doesn't even show in my "last 30 days"). That really should be classed as an App update, not an OS update, so it shouldn't even be doing a system check. (i.e. it doesn't matter if you're unsupported or not).
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fischersd said:
Heh. Wrong thread for hack fyi's :) https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/alternatives-to-mac-hardware.197/
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Yep (think that came out awhile ago - doesn't even show in my "last 30 days"). That really should be classed as an App update, not an OS update, so it shouldn't even be doing a system check. (i.e. it doesn't matter if you're unsupported or not).
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fischersd said:
Heh. Wrong thread for hack fyi's :) https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/alternatives-to-mac-hardware.197/
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Yep (think that came out awhile ago - doesn't even show in my "last 30 days"). That really should be classed as an App update, not an OS update, so it shouldn't even be doing a system check. (i.e. it doesn't matter if you're unsupported or not).
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Hey Fischersd, thanks for your reply. So do you already have iTunes 12.5.5 installed correctly, and you downloaded it through the app store?

Thanks!

Roberto
 
nekton1 said:
I've been using AUS enabler and have been "stuck" on 10.12.4 beta 3 for about 10 days because the beta 4 and beta 5 updates were not showing despite SIP being disabled, etc. Here is what worked for me.
1. Rebuilt dosdude's USB boot stick using the 4.2.3 version (with software updates patch) and downloaded Apple 10.12.3 full installer.
2. Booted Mac from new USB stick to install 10.12.3 (DID NOT format Mac disk)
3. After 10.12.3 install completed, rebooted from USB stick again and ran Post Install where selected relevant unsupported Mac AND SOFTWARE UPDATES patch
4. Rebooted again from MAC SSD into patched 10.12.3 (no files lost and all looked good)
5. Ran software update without AUS enabler and unsupported Mac instantly found 10.12.4 beta 5 update
6. Allowed beta 5 update to install and rebooted
7. Unsupported Mac booted into 10.12.4 beta 5 without problem
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Sounds like @dosdude1's latest USB might be using CZO's patch (that would explain why it's working even though Foxlet's AUSUpdate may not be).
It's a different mechanism - Foxlet was using an Apple software distribution server to mask people's system information from the software updater (for OS updates). CZO's patch circumvents the check in software updater on your local machine.
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arpajo said:
Hey Fischersd, thanks for your reply. So do you already have iTunes 12.5.5 installed correctly, and you downloaded it through the app store?

Thanks!

Roberto
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Yep and Yep. Glad to see you found a workaround.
 
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fischersd said:
Sounds like @dosdude1's latest USB might be using CZO's patch (that would explain why it's working even though Foxlet's AUSUpdate may not be).
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Yea - I did the same thing last night. Re-installing a dosdude-updated 10.12.3 off USB stick caused 10.12.4b5 to show right up. Not sure what the issue is here, but it worked.
 
benwillard said:
Yea - I did the same thing last night. Re-installing a dosdude-updated 10.12.3 off USB stick caused 10.12.4b5 to show right up. Not sure what the issue is here, but it worked.
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Well, from the number of people that been having problems, I'm wondering if @foxlet 's server isn't having some issues. (heh...think he may regret setting that up in the first place) :)
 
benwillard said:
I was poking around looking at the URL's this morning and it seems Foxlet's tweaked catalog shows an index date of 24-Feb. The url's in there are stale which is the cause of the error, so seems to need an update.
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Thank you for confirming, that Foxlet's patch no longer points to latest beta software.
The server error I received while using AUSEabler, did suggest outdated link.

I did get 10.12.4 beta 5 installed, by updating to dosdude's latest Sierra Patcher version 4.2.3, re-downloading OS 10.12.3 (Apple's latest production release), then using Sierra Patcher 4.2.3 to create base system on the USB thumb drive. Followed dosdude's instructions to install 10.12.3 on my working hard drive. I did not erase the hard drive, just installed over existing system. Finally, I run post install patch on the 10.12.3 installation and rebooted.
Thereafter OS 10.12.4 beta 5 appeared as a selection for download, in software update tab of the App Store, and installed without an issue.

Hope this may be of help.
 
Hi all,

I suppose my issue has already been discussed and maybe a solution does exist but despite my best efforts I could not find a satisfying solution. Let me just add that I am a Mac Newbie (but proficient on other systems such as windows).

Take that into account if you have the kindness to answer - I may not understand it all without detailed explanations.

So, I proudly own an old MacBook Air mid 2009 and it was given to me running an old 10.6 OS two weeks ago.

I upgraded to El Capitan, but I wanted to try the latest Sierra MacOS.

No problem installing it thanks to the available macOS Sierra patch tool.

I also bought a D-Link DWA 131 Wi-Fi dongle, knowing the internal card would not work anymore.

Everything is fine, until... I need to install an App from the App Store.

I get the message that my computer cannot be verified.

After research, I finally have understood that the problem comes from the fact that Apple normally uses this Airport Card to "verify" the computer, or the ethernet one, which is not present on the Mac Air.

So, from what I understand, my option would be :

- Install a kind of null ethernet, to trick the system
- Or maybe install somehow A Broadcom BCM4321 driver to allow the Mac to be verified (but I read about kernel panics there). I do not master yet what exactly "kext" files are, and I need a bit of help there.

My question : Is it possible to solve my App Store issue ?

Thanks a lot for your help !
 
RogueB said:
Thank you for confirming, that Foxlet's patch no longer points to latest beta software.
The server error I received while using AUSEabler, did suggest outdated link.

I did get 10.12.4 beta 5 installed, by updating to dosdude's latest Sierra Patcher version 4.2.3, re-downloading OS 10.12.3 (Apple's latest production release), then using Sierra Patcher 4.2.3 to create base system on the USB thumb drive. Followed dosdude's instructions to install 10.12.3 on my working hard drive. I did not erase the hard drive, just installed over existing system. Finally, I run post install patch on the 10.12.3 installation and rebooted.
Thereafter OS 10.12.4 beta 5 appeared as a selection for download, in software update tab of the App Store, and installed without an issue.

Hope this may be of help.
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RogueB said:
Thank you for confirming, that Foxlet's patch no longer points to latest beta software.
The server error I received while using AUSEabler, did suggest outdated link.

I did get 10.12.4 beta 5 installed, by updating to dosdude's latest Sierra Patcher version 4.2.3, re-downloading OS 10.12.3 (Apple's latest production release), then using Sierra Patcher 4.2.3 to create base system on the USB thumb drive. Followed dosdude's instructions to install 10.12.3 on my working hard drive. I did not erase the hard drive, just installed over existing system. Finally, I run post install patch on the 10.12.3 installation and rebooted.
Thereafter OS 10.12.4 beta 5 appeared as a selection for download, in software update tab of the App Store, and installed without an issue.

Hope this may be of help.
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Thanks this approach worked for me....
 
fischersd said:
Thinking you need to reset your network configuration and create a bogus ethernet card.
Instructions here: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...-contact-support-for-assistance.144930/page-6
(post by ScathDeSolas)
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Thanks for the answer.

I think I will revert to El Capitan.

I am in a special situation : the mac Air does not have an ethernet port. So the en(0) solution is not applicable. I would have to create a null ethernet, add the kext, and modify the DSDT. And to bypass the BIOS, I would need a loader just as Hackintoshes (chameleon for example). If I understand everything.

Too much for me, El Capitan will do the trick. Thanks nonetheless !
 
nandor690 said:
I had a problem updating to 10.12.4 on my hackintosh. It was on a different (older) build (10.12) Than my 2007 iMac that was on 10.12.3.
The only way I was able to get my Hack to see the newest updates was to manually download 10.12.3 and install it. Once I did that I was able to update to 10.12.4 beta 4 and now beta 5 as of yesterday
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nandor690 said:
I had a problem updating to 10.12.4 on my hackintosh. It was on a different (older) build (10.12) Than my 2007 iMac that was on 10.12.3.
The only way I was able to get my Hack to see the newest updates was to manually download 10.12.3 and install it. Once I did that I was able to update to 10.12.4 beta 4 and now beta 5 as of yesterday
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Hi, Can I know how you download 10.12.3 manually? any link for the download?
 
Hi guys, just sharing my experience, I recently got a cheep Mac mini late 2009, I put in a SSD and 4gb of ram, I installed macOS Sierra on it using dosdude's patch tool, everthing is working fine except for WIFI, but bought the D-Link DWA 131 Wi-Fi dongle and installed it with El capitan drivers from the d link support site, it works fine :) It runns pretty nice ;-)
 
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