reinstall macOS Catalina you can reinstall over your existing OS without losing data the BlueSky patches contain HIToolbox and SkylightOriginal
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I’m on mobile right now, limited access. I’m unaware of any functional RX570 Mac EFI ROM. In the MouSSE release post, I linked to a thread by @Ludacrisvp that explains one method to get boot screens on a non-Apple-EFI video card. I’m using that method, and it works well on my system.
EDIT: Ludacrisvp's thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...creen-without-flashing.2204882/?post=27859604
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I have now successfully created an image with Diskutility from my Hacki PC2 (see my signature) and then installed the 10.15.1 DP2 on the unsupported Hack-Book Medion laptop. Even with the nVidia GeForce9100M (512MB), the latest hybrid patches (only 2 files HiToolbox and Skylightoriginal) are copied into the respective frameworks and offer the best transparency like a native Mac. Everything else about hardware such as BT, WLAN + LAN, sound and graphics, touchpad on the laptop is flawless. Everything is a bit lame because of my own T9600 Intel and 8GB DDR3Ram, but you can "experiment" with it.
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At a $200 or €200 (inc. shipping) cost just for flashing—sorry, but I don't think so. He's charging about $350 with shipping for a Sapphire Pulse Rx 580 (4 GB) which is high but at least there is some sort of guarantee I suppose. Still, it's a lot to risk on a 3,1. Maybe I'll try @Ludacrisvp method posted by Syncretic.
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Yeah, his prices are ridiculous, which is quite unfortunate.
Dosdude, thanks for all your hard work.
Running into issues trying to install on a Mac Pro 3,1. I actually had it installed and running, but I rebooted and it never came back up after that. Gets about halfway through startup, toward the end of the progress bar, and reboots, then keeps cycling like this. The odd thing is, after installing, when I boot to the install drive, several things are amiss: The post install patch doesn’t load at all when selected, disk utility lists all my drives but they are all greyed out except for the install drive, reinstalling Catalina fails with the error that the installer is corrupted, startup disk only lists the current install drive although I have several bootable drives, and the time machine option opens a window quickly and then closes. This only happened after the install. In other words, everything was working when I first booted the install drive, it was only after running the installer that these quirks appeared. I've repeated this process with several different internal and external drives all with the same end result. I even tried an ISO burned to DVD but that never fully loaded; got about 3/4 of the way and then stopped. Going back to Mojave for now, just wanted to throw my experience out there.
Running into issues trying to install on a Mac Pro 3,1. I actually had it installed and running, but I rebooted and it never came back up after that. Gets about halfway through startup, toward the end of the progress bar, and reboots, then keeps cycling like this. The odd thing is, after installing, when I boot to the install drive, several things are amiss: The post install patch doesn’t load at all when selected, disk utility lists all my drives but they are all greyed out except for the install drive, reinstalling Catalina fails with the error that the installer is corrupted, startup disk only lists the current install drive although I have several bootable drives, and the time machine option opens a window quickly and then closes. This only happened after the install. In other words, everything was working when I first booted the install drive, it was only after running the installer that these quirks appeared. I've repeated this process with several different internal and external drives all with the same end result. I even tried an ISO burned to DVD but that never fully loaded; got about 3/4 of the way and then stopped. Going back to Mojave for now, just wanted to throw my experience out there.
Download Catalina Developer Beta 2 using Mac OS Patcher app (v1.1.9).
I modified the /Contents/Resources/DownloadSettings.plist file as suggested here.
Following is the file content
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>CatalogURL</key>
<string>https://swscan.apple.com/content/ca...ion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog.gz</string>
</dict>
</plist>
So when I downloaded the Install File, I still get GM version install (10.15.33). My goal is to download the DP2 beta (10.15.1 build 19B77a).
Please review the DownloadSettings.plist contents to enable the download? Thanks.
I modified the /Contents/Resources/DownloadSettings.plist file as suggested here.
Following is the file content
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>CatalogURL</key>
<string>https://swscan.apple.com/content/ca...ion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog.gz</string>
</dict>
</plist>
So when I downloaded the Install File, I still get GM version install (10.15.33). My goal is to download the DP2 beta (10.15.1 build 19B77a).
Please review the DownloadSettings.plist contents to enable the download? Thanks.
I installed Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 with HD 3000 MP 8.1 after patch with dosdude1 1.1.9 always boot with black, blue screen I had to return 10.15 where it works well thanks for all dosdude1 for all your great work
Yes... I had reinstaled the whole system and now i can use Catalina Again, but the patch obiously has gone.
I want to know how to aply this patch (or another) to solve the gray menus problem. As I can see @Sherlocks had the same problem. I think that I am doing something wrong, but i don't know what it is. In Mojave I know how to solve (with CoreUI and Hybrid Mode) but in Catalina i Tried this patch (bluesky) and another (skylight or something like it... i don't remember the name) and it seems that doesn't work in my Macbook 5.1.
I had the last version of Catalina.
What patch I need for greyish menu that works on macbook 7.1?
And please I want to know how to install the patch!
Rmc team bluesky and hitoolbox script doesn't work on latest catalina for me. When I restart the OS is infinite loading.
Thank you
And please I want to know how to install the patch!
Rmc team bluesky and hitoolbox script doesn't work on latest catalina for me. When I restart the OS is infinite loading.
Thank you
@dosdude1
Can you please add a link to this “Catalina Patcher webpage”.
apple won’t look at replacing the logic board as they say they don’t make the parts anymore.
than you to all your hard work. You and the guys have done a fantastic job.
I successfully installed the BlueSky patch on the following (no issue detected so far):
- macbookair3,2
- macbookair4,2 (hangs on reboot but OK after hard reboot)
- imac11,1
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Sounds like someone should take one for the team, pay the fee and then dump it and share with the rest of us
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I don't think a copy will ever end up in
/Library/Updates, since it won't download in the first place.My steps are roughly as follows (based on some posts by @jackluke and others in the Mojave thread):
- Open the latest software catalog file (link)
- Scroll to the very bottom and then scroll up until finding
macOSUpd10.15.1.pkg- Confirm that the posted date lines up with when the beta was released
- Download the package
- Unzip the package
sudo pkgutil --expand-full <package> <output>- Boot into single-user mode or from another partition
- Shove the files over the 10.15.0 install
sudo cp -a <pkgutil output folder>/Payload/* /Volumes/<target>/- Reapply patches from another partition
- Rebuild caches on target (
kextcache and update_dyld_shared_cache)But seriously, do not waste your time on this unless you have a specific reason to be on the bleeding edge.
All working fine with full Continuity support on MacBook Air 4.2
HUGE thank you for your help and time!
I founded where was my mistake (not mounted system drive r/w before plistbuddy command, that have no error code on execution for sure). My small inattention )
But now you already have a database of AirDrop patches for some models of MacBook. Maybe it will be reasonably to do a fully automated patch with all this data? Surely if you have time for all this...
I too have the Mac book Air 4,2. Appreciate if you could help me with continuity support. I tried all 3 terminal commands such as:
Used this command also
1. sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-742912EFDBEE19B3:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"
2. sudo -E perl -pi -e "s/\Mac-00BE6ED71E35EB86/\Mac-742912EFDBEE19B3/" /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortBrcm4360.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortBrcm4360
3. sudo -E perl -pi -e "s/\Mac-00BE6ED71E35EB86/\Mac-742912EFDBEE19B3/" /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortBrcmNIC.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortBrcmNIC
But I got no success. My Airdrop works both ways with my iPad Air 2 but Handoff/Continuity is not working. The last to terminal commands above does not allow me to make changes on my MacBook Air as per details on the terminal window results:
Can't remove /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortBrcm4360.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortBrcm4360: Read-only file system, skipping file.
So I don't know what and where am I going wrong. Since you have similar MacBook like me perhaps you can guide me. This is also my first post in this forum.
If you for your machine already have a working AirDrop in Catalina Finder, then be sure that SIP is disabled, open a Catalina Terminal:
csrutil status
sudo mount -uw / ; killall Finder
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Set:Mac-742912EFDBEE19B3:ContinuitySupport true" "/System/Library/Frameworks/IOBluetooth.framework/Versions/A/Resources/SystemParameters.plist"
sudo reboot
Now you should have continuity (that includes handoff).
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This is only an example for MacBookAir4,2 , for other machines you have to find your Mac-id, quick way from terminal: ioreg -l | grep "board-id"
Instead for those who don't have an embedded Bluetooth 4.0 card (but only BT 2.1) for enabling Continuity features using a third-party usb Bluetooth 4.0 dongle try this: Catalina IOBluetoothFamily pre-patched for usb Bluetooth 4.0 dongles
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I made a script to automatically fix continuity on Catalina, attached here.
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You did same mistake like me ))) That's @jackluke answered you right. After this should work. If not, try to logout/login to iCloud on Mac and switch Handoff switch with reboot after but I think it's not necessary. I used this before founded my mistake...
If you want to be sure that you do all patches right, you can go in system info in bluetooth section and look on Continuity support status
And I didn't used 2nd and 3rd terminal command that you wrote. Just 1st
Thanks. I logged out of iCloud account, logged back , restarted the machine and BANG! its working. Thank you @jackluke & @BigSmileMan. Your efforts indeed brought JOY.
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I believe it is only available with the beta or developer profiles installed and downloading either through the Catalina Beta app store page or using...
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 10.15.1
Keep in mind that currently you have to install it on a supported machine as Catalina Patcher doesn't produce a usable patched installer even though all of the patches for a MacPro 3,1 with GTX 680 work fine when applied later.
yes, I think you're right, sounds too complicated, although it is a bit easier with a Hackintosh, as on your real Macs with the DP updates save ect.Sounds like someone should take one for the team, pay the fee and then dump it and share with the rest of us
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I don't think a copy will ever end up in/Library/Updates, since it won't download in the first place.
My steps are roughly as follows (based on some posts by @jackluke and others in the Mojave thread):
- Open the latest software catalog file (link)
- Scroll to the very bottom and then scroll up until findingmacOSUpd10.15.1.pkg
- Confirm that the posted date lines up with when the beta was released
- Download the package
- Unzip the packagesudo pkgutil --expand-full <package> <output>
- Boot into single-user mode or from another partition
- Shove the files over the 10.15.0 installsudo cp -a <pkgutil output folder>/Payload/* /Volumes/<target>/
- Reapply patches from another partition
- Rebuild caches on target (kextcacheandupdate_dyld_shared_cache)
But seriously, do not waste your time on this unless you have a specific reason to be on the bleeding edge.
Airdrop Missing issue on MacBook Pro 8,2 running Catalina 10.15 (19A602)
Hello, I have been reading posts about airdrop issues and potential fixes. I have a MacBook Pro 8,2 (2011) which I have "upgraded" from Mojave 10.14.6 to Catalina 10.15 using Dosdude patcher 1.1.19 (I have done a clean install). The airdrop feature present in Mojave is no longer available on Catalina. There is mention of an airdrop patches for some models; is there one for MacBook Pro 8,2 and what would be the install process? I have looked in the system information-Network /wifi and the airdrop is not present so no airdrop it seems. Does anyone have any ideas or point me in the right direction or link to solution in this forum. Many thanks and huge kudos to masterminds that make this possible for us all!
Hello, I have been reading posts about airdrop issues and potential fixes. I have a MacBook Pro 8,2 (2011) which I have "upgraded" from Mojave 10.14.6 to Catalina 10.15 using Dosdude patcher 1.1.19 (I have done a clean install). The airdrop feature present in Mojave is no longer available on Catalina. There is mention of an airdrop patches for some models; is there one for MacBook Pro 8,2 and what would be the install process? I have looked in the system information-Network /wifi and the airdrop is not present so no airdrop it seems. Does anyone have any ideas or point me in the right direction or link to solution in this forum. Many thanks and huge kudos to masterminds that make this possible for us all!
@TimothyR734
@hadam98
@Sherlocks
OK. I had succesfully installed the bluesky patch, but in a manual mode. I’ll try to explain how i did it.
First download the following file
Unzip it in the desktop.
In terminal:
sudo /sbin/mount -uw /
(Put your administator password when the system ask for it)
Then, go to the folder where you unzip the file
cd Desktop
cd release-213013-091019
Now we will go to the HIToolbox folder
cd resources
cd patch
cd HIToolbox
cd 10.15
Now we will copy the file to our computer
sudo cp HIToolbox /System/Library/Frameworks/Carbon.framework/Frameworks/HIToolbox.framework/Versions/A
Now we will copy the other file.
cd ..
cd ..
(yes… put two times cd..)
cd SkyLight
cd 10.15
sudo cp SkyLightOriginal /System/Library/Privateframeworks/SkyLight.framework/Versions/A
Then reboot the system.
Doing all this, I can see the transparency in menus. So I think that the .sh archive has a error somewhere.
@hadam98
@Sherlocks
OK. I had succesfully installed the bluesky patch, but in a manual mode. I’ll try to explain how i did it.
First download the following file
Unzip it in the desktop.
In terminal:
sudo /sbin/mount -uw /
(Put your administator password when the system ask for it)
Then, go to the folder where you unzip the file
cd Desktop
cd release-213013-091019
Now we will go to the HIToolbox folder
cd resources
cd patch
cd HIToolbox
cd 10.15
Now we will copy the file to our computer
sudo cp HIToolbox /System/Library/Frameworks/Carbon.framework/Frameworks/HIToolbox.framework/Versions/A
Now we will copy the other file.
cd ..
cd ..
(yes… put two times cd..)
cd SkyLight
cd 10.15
sudo cp SkyLightOriginal /System/Library/Privateframeworks/SkyLight.framework/Versions/A
Then reboot the system.
Doing all this, I can see the transparency in menus. So I think that the .sh archive has a error somewhere.
Use this attached, and to apply it properly follow the method here:
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
AirDrop Catalina pre-patched (only for Broadcom cards) to those interested you should post the output of these Catalina Terminal commands: ioreg -l | grep "board-id" | awk '{print $4}' ioreg -r -n ARPT | grep IOName system_profiler -detailLevel mini | grep "Card Type" system_profiler...
forums.macrumors.com
After you applied correctly my patched files, from Catalina Terminal copy/paste:
system_profiler -detailLevel basic | grep "AirDrop"
You should get this output:
AirDrop: Supported
AirDrop Channel: (a random number)
For Airdrop with an iOS 13 device from Catalina, you need to plug any Bluetooth 4.0 usb dongles to your machine (unless you already have an internal BT 4.0 card).
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Use this attached, and to apply it properly follow the method here:
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
AirDrop Catalina pre-patched (only for Broadcom cards) to those interested you should post the output of these Catalina Terminal commands: ioreg -l | grep "board-id" | awk '{print $4}' ioreg -r -n ARPT | grep IOName system_profiler -detailLevel mini | grep "Card Type" system_profiler...
After you applied correctly my patched files, from Catalina Terminal copy/paste:
system_profiler -detailLevel basic | grep "AirDrop"
You should get this output:
AirDrop: Supported
AirDrop Channel: (a random number)
For Airdrop with an iOS 13 device from Catalina, you need to plug any Bluetooth 4.0 usb dongles to your machine (unless you already have an internal BT 4.0 card).
Hello,
Do you have a patch for a Mac mini min 2011 (Macmini5,1)?