macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs

[TimothyR734]

I've just released a major update to Catalina Patcher (along with a completely redesigned webpage as of a few days ago)! With this release, I have finally brought Catalina Patcher out of beta stages! All installation options are now fully implemented, finally bringing the program up to its full intended level of functionality. I have also implemented a logging feature, to more easily debug issues that may occur.

Please note, though, that at this time, the in-place installation method will only work on machines that have native APFS BootROM support. The external installer volume and ISO image methods will work on systems that do not have APFS BootROM support.

Enjoy, and of course, please report any issues!

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Your the Man Thank you dosdude

 

[0134168]

Your the Man Thank you dosdude

No doubt about it.

 

[0134168]

I can see that in 1.0.1 now you have to aply the patches in a second boot, as in Mojave Patcher.

 

[dosdude1]

I can see that in 1.0.1 now you have to aply the patches in a second boot, as in Mojave Patcher.

No, the post-install patches are still applied automatically...

 

[0134168]

No, the post-install patches are still applied automatically...

Upsss, my mistake. I read " Please remember to boot off thid volume a second time..."

 

[dosdude1]

Upsss, my mistake. I read " Please remember to boot off thid volume a second time..."

Ahh, yeah, I forgot to take that out LOL. But yes, it will run automatically.

 

[jhowarth]

I've just released a major update to Catalina Patcher (along with a completely redesigned webpage as of a few days ago)! With this release, I have finally brought Catalina Patcher out of beta stages! All installation options are now fully implemented, finally bringing the program up to its full intended level of functionality. I have also implemented a logging feature, to more easily debug issues that may occur.

Please note, though, that at this time, the in-place installation method will only work on machines that have native APFS BootROM support. The external installer volume and ISO image methods will work on systems that do not have APFS BootROM support.

Enjoy, and of course, please report any issues!

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I'm puzzled why the macOS Post Install application's Resources directory still has a IOHIDFamily file. Is that only selectively applied to Catalina releases prior to DP4?

 

[dosdude1]

I'm puzzled why the macOS Post Install application's Resources directory still has a IOHIDFamily file. Is that only selectively applied to Catalina releases prior to DP4?

I've left it in there just in case it becomes necessary. The function that applies it has been completely removed from the program, so it isn't actually used (if you'd have opened the post-install tool, you'd have noticed that the option isn't even there). I'll probably remove it in the next release.

 

[0134168]

Catalina Patcher 1.0.1 worked like a charm in my Macbook Pro 17 late 2011.

 

[0134168]

Maps works randomly. Hangs when zooming.

 

[TimothyR734]

This is what I get when I try to zoom or get directions using maps

 

[0134168]

more or less

This is what I get when I try to zoom or get directions using maps

More or less as mine. Same computer works perfect in mojave.

 

[TimothyR734]

more or less

More or less as mine. Same computer works perfect in mojave.

Maybe Maps needs a non metal wrapper fix

 

[thatsmeonlyme]

@dosdude1 Hi, maybe out off topic but I do the post here. Am I the only one describing problems with finder / music sync of iPod classic with FW 2.04 or FW 2.05. All iPods with lower FW 1.xx can sync without problems, The upper don't do. Are there any possible solutions or ideas?

THX

 

[jhowarth]

As a Hail Mary, tried installing patched Mojave and then patched Catalina DP4 over that. Still no joy with the Trackpad preference panel loading on a MacPro 3,1 with BCM94360CD. Too bad they make it so difficult to debug the loading of system preference panels.

 

[echophilon]

Mhm. I'm still on 1.0 b11. Patch updater tells me that no update is available. Tried it today in the morning (UK).

 

[jhowarth]

Mhm. I'm still on 1.0 b11. Patch updater tells me that no update is available. Tried it today in the morning (UK).

The Patch Updater only applies to the patches applied by the macOS Post Install patcher and not to the Catalina Patcher application used to create the usb patched installer.

 

[echophilon]

The Patch Updater only applies to the patches applied by the macOS Post Install patcher and not to the Catalina Patcher application used to create the usb patched installer.

I see. Thank you. So that means if I want the new patch I need to create another usb stick containing the new patch and apply it from usb? To make it clear. I'm on catalina atm. And I can't use the app "patch updater" to update the patch? Thanks for clarification.

 

[jhowarth]

I see. Thank you. So that means if I want the new patch I need to create another usb stick containing the new patch and apply it from usb? To make it clear. I'm on catalina atm. And I can't use the app "patch updater" to update the patch? Thanks for clarification.

No. The Patch Updater should automatically retrieve any new patches that should be applied to a patched installation of Catalina. It is designed to eliminate the need to continually download newer copies of the Catalina Patcher and create new usb installers with it in order to apply the newer patches. The only time that you need a new Catalina Patcher is when a new Catalina full installer requires a newer Catalina Patcher in order to create an updated usb installer.

 

[jackluke]

Just for information, apple on Mojave 10.14.6 (18G84) has fixed Siri.app the same way of Catalina, that is the same way of @ASentientBot .

I mean Siri acts as if they "disabled" in SiriUI.framework the (metal) "spectrum-waveform animation" during a voice search.

 

[echophilon]

No. The Patch Updater should automatically retrieve any new patches that should be applied to a patched installation of Catalina. It is designed to eliminate the need to continually download newer copies of the Catalina Patcher

Ah, thank you, sorted now. I wrongly assumed that new patches need a new patch updater.

 

[LuisN]

Hey @dosdude1 patcher updater is being blocked after being run the 1st time. After reboot I get this:


Even if I click "open anyway".

MacPro 3,1, geforce 770 40GB ram

 

[TimothyR734]

Ah, thank you, sorted now. I wrongly assumed that new patches need a new patch updater.[/QUOTE The Catalina Patcher is out of beta mode the only time you will need to make a new patcher is when macOS Catalina beta 5 comes out until the dosdude finishes testing the software update patch and adds it to the post install patches and we can update from the software update

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Hey @dosdude1 patcher updater is being blocked after being run the 1st time. After reboot I get this:

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Even if I click "open anyway".

MacPro 3,1, geforce 770 40GB ram

Yes you have unlock it and enter your password

 

[echophilon]

Hey @dosdude1 patcher updater is being blocked after being run the 1st time. After reboot I get this:

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Even if I click "open anyway".

MacPro 3,1, geforce 770 40GB ram

Open Terminal, then: sudo spctl --master-disable
This opens the gate keeper.

1. 
   

 

[jhowarth]

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Yes you have unlock it and enter your password

Yes, that seems to be a change in behavior from Mojave.