You must have an older version of the tool (I made some changes after making that post). Re-download and create your drive again.
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Okay...unless I deleted the wrong one I downloaded the newest link you posted.
Ah, you're right. Found a minor mistake in my code. Fixed now, and link has been updated. Sorry about that.
Hi - downloaded the latest patcher and created a new OS X Base System, but the menus have disappeared, replaced by question marks. Even the apple menu is non-responsive. It seems like I can initiate an install, but without the menu bar it's kinda pointless to access the post-install right? Have to say, I was bold and ran your patcher under Sierra DP1. Could that be the cause?
Success with Sierra Public Beta + latest patcher! See below. NOTE: per my note above running the latest patcher under Sierra DP1 did not work for me. Ran the patcher (2.5?) and built the image under 10.11.5.
App Store software updates are showing! Hurrah! Haven't really tested that yet though, but it seems to be a major leap from DP1. Enjoy and thanks @dosdude1 for the rapid response!
The graphic is what works with this hack, you still need a supported by Apple machine to download the Public Beta.
Menu bar is missing when I boot into the PB USB. Seems like a user experienced same problem. I don't understand the workaround.
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Well rebooted into it and now the menu is there...reinstalling now. Thanks everyone! Especially @dosdude1
hi, I've installed beta 1 previously. would like to know can I still installed public beta? is it advisable?
No, I do have the DP 2 Sierra installed in my MBP 5,1. Working really well.
dosdude1 is beyond words. I posted my trials yesterday.
thanks thats good news , software updates are showing in appstore?did u get the public beta update in appstore ?
and HDMI patch working ??
My MBP 5,1 doesn't have an HDMI port. I'm running the DEVELOPER PREVIEW (DP)2 edition. I got the original DP 1 from the dark side and was able to update it from the instructions in post # 1051 #1051
Yes, DP 2 Beta Sierra did show up in MAS.
Yeah, I'm more of a bleeder than some of the developers here.
Hope this helps.
Oh thanks.. one more question r u able to update MAS updates without patch tool?
I have enrolled my (unsupported) MBP at beta.apple.com and I was able to redeem the code and get the public beta to show in my Downloads in the App Store... Is there any workaround to download it? It is preventing me with an message that my MBP is unsupported of course
You can't... The only way to get the installer is with a supported mac at this point. dosdude1 has uploaded a copy of the installer online, pm him and ask for it ;-)
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At this point there is no workaround, for now you have to get an installer from a supported mac, pm dosdude1 for it because he has a copy of the installer uploaded ;-)
Dosdude1
thanks once again for the upload and for the patcher it works perfectly 
One question tho, did a fresh install, and a update showed up on the Mac app store (as shown above in a printscreen), I installed it, I didn't require a reboot tho... It went good, everything works.
Was this just a coincidence, or just because being a public beta updates aren't as "picky" as developer updates?
Another thing that I noticed, is once you install the public beta, then on the Mac App Store it lets you download the beta installer LOL
thanks once again for the upload and for the patcher it works perfectly
One question tho, did a fresh install, and a update showed up on the Mac app store (as shown above in a printscreen), I installed it, I didn't require a reboot tho... It went good, everything works.
Was this just a coincidence, or just because being a public beta updates aren't as "picky" as developer updates?
Another thing that I noticed, is once you install the public beta, then on the Mac App Store it lets you download the beta installer LOL
I dont believe there is a way to say if the updates are working on the Public Beta 1 yet as even on the Developer beta 1 I see updates for macOS Recovery HD Update 1.0... just not for Beta 2 itself.
Hey guys!
I wanna try the following:
1) Get the new patcher, patch the DP1 installer and write it to a USB drive.
2) Install the DP2 update on my MacBook5,1 thru a .pkg file.
3) Boot from the USB, launch the post install tool and patch the system.
4) Boot Sierra DP2.
Could it work?
I wanna try the following:
1) Get the new patcher, patch the DP1 installer and write it to a USB drive.
2) Install the DP2 update on my MacBook5,1 thru a .pkg file.
3) Boot from the USB, launch the post install tool and patch the system.
4) Boot Sierra DP2.
Could it work?
Just installed public beta on my iMac 9,1. I still have no USB support after running post install. Any ideas?
On page 44 of this topic I think, a user already did that and I think it worked successfully for him. Good luck