macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs

[ASentientBot]

Alright, I think I found a solution to the Home accessory display issue!

Before and after:

Basically, certain UIVibrancyEffect styles don't work properly on non-Metal. (This will sound extremely familiar to anyone who worked on the light mode transparency issue.)

I've implemented a simple launcher script that swizzles the relevant UIVibrancyEffect function to force everything to the "Label" style, which seems to be the only functioning one. (There is almost certainly a better patch, perhaps in SkyLight or UIKit, but I am lazy.)

You'll need Library Validation to be off:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist DisableLibraryValidation -bool true

Tagging @TommyPL

Let me know if it works!

Edit: also tagging @ctaylora1231, @the.burn, and @gt2416, since you guys asked about this in the past. It only took, uh, like 6 months! Hope it helps though!

Edit 2: run it by opening Run.tool in the download, in case that wasn't clear.

 

[TommyPL]

Alright, I think I found a solution to the Home accessory display issue!

Before and after:
View attachment 918168 View attachment 918169

Basically, certain UIVibrancyEffect styles don't work properly on non-Metal. (This will sound extremely familiar to anyone who worked on the light mode transparency issue.)

I've implemented a simple launcher script that swizzles the relevant UIVibrancyEffect function to force everything to the "Label" style, which seems to be the only functioning one. (There is almost certainly a better patch, perhaps in SkyLight or UIKit, but I am lazy.)

You'll need Library Validation to be off:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist DisableLibraryValidation -bool true

Tagging @TommyPL

Let me know if it works!

Edit: also tagging @ctaylora1231, @the.burn, and @gt2416, since you guys asked about this in the past. It only took, uh, like 6 months! Hope it helps though!

ehh... it doesn't work for me

 

[ASentientBot]

ehh... it doesn't work for me

What happens? Do you see "HomeInject" messages in the Terminal window when it runs?

 

[Pinarek]

All my unsupported Mac Books (MacBook Pro 5.2 + MacBook Pro 8.3) run without any problems with DP5.

 

[TommyPL]

No, it's only asking for password
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What happens? Do you see "HomeInject" messages in the Terminal window when it runs?

No, it's only asking for password

 

[ASentientBot]

No, it's only asking for password
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No, it's only asking for password

Wait, that is just the disable library validation command. You also have to download the zip file and open Run.tool. Sorry for being unclear.

 

[TommyPL]

Wait, that is just the disable library validation command. You also have to download the zip file and open Run.tool. Sorry for being unclear.

ok, now it's okay. than you very much!

Edit: It's me again. close the home application causes it again not working

@ASentientBot am I do it something wrong?

 

[jrhager84]

Does 5,1 wi-fi work now with the Catalina patcher? I have it *all* set up, but I have two issues I'm working on:

1. Do I have to put my old bootable GPU in to install this OS?

2. Do I need to do anything to get the standard Wi-Fi module to work? I *need* to be able to use Wi-fi, so I'd hold off if need be. It's just the new XCode update is Catalina only.

 

[goodfidelity]

I am interested to know if it is possible to make the installation process on a 2009 Mac Pro SSD, and then move the SSD to a 2008 machine?

I mean, using the proper DOSDUDE application / method, and apply the magic to a SSD all in 2009 machine. And then later move the same SSD to another machine.

Reason for this is that i only have 2009 machine, but a friend has a2008 machine and asks me to do this for him. But he lives far away and i have to send the SSD with mail.

Mojave or Catalina are both Ok for him. But he just wants to mount the SSD, some new RAM and wifi + GPU (GTX680) and then press the button with no configuration or using DOSDUDE or anything like that.

If anyone tried this pls let me know!

Thanks

//GF

 

[K two]

You mean third-party kernel extensions? No, they will be phased out and other methods will become available.

Correct, meant to write "KEXT" which are depreciated as of 10.15.4, to be replaced by system extensions.
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I'm on a MBP 8,1 (Early 2011) 10.15.3 and have been running 4.4 (the older version posted in an earlier reply) for a while. A few days ago, I tried the Zoom patch that dosdude provided (@dosdude1, you're literally the best). I updated to the Zoom v5 (not 5.0.3 since that came out today) and found that my Zoom would no longer launch. I'd go to launch the app and instead of a Zoom context menu, I'd get a context menu for "saabee board" or something like that (this was about a week ago and I can't remember exactly what the name was and can't get google to popup anything useful). I didn't have time to fiddle so I gave up and reinstalled 4.4.

Today, I went ahead and downloaded the newest client installer from the Zoom website to try again (Version 5.0.3 (24978.0517). Installed and went ahead and opened it just to confirm the no-video problem. Once I logged in, Zoom gave me a popup along the lines of "To ensure compatibility with your computer's OS, you need to update Zoom." It proceeded to download and then run another installer (which it appears to have immediately deleted or downloaded to a hidden area). Lo and behold, upon launching this "version" of Zoom (which is still marked 5.0.3 (24978.0517)) I have video working...without applying the patch. It's possible that they have changed the way Metal detection works! Wondering if anyone else cares to try?

On two separate iMacs both mid-2010 updating from Zoom 4.9.5 to 5.0.3, video was black until the zoomnonmetal patch was applied. Fifteen person meetings, no problems at all.

 

[K two]

I have this same issue! Any help would be appreciated. I have a 21-inch iMac mid-2010.

Try this - shut down the iMac, pull the plug from the wall for more than 30 sec., plug it back in, wait 5 seconds, press the power button immediately depressing the keys - option+command+p+r hold until the iMac gongs three times. Then, let it boot. Used this procedure to get the SD card reader to work, might work on the CDR? YMMV

 

[vaicker]

@dosdude1 hey thanks for all Of your work really is a great tool for all users that we have an old MacBook look I already have installed catalina patch everything World fine except the audio i have some noise and not clear Sound do you know if that can be solved previosly was working fine BTW i have a MacBook Pro mid 2010 thanks in advance

 

[DeLacy]

I have this same issue! Any help would be appreciated. I have a 21-inch iMac mid-2010.

Try this - shut down the iMac, pull the plug from the wall for more than 30 sec., plug it back in, wait 5 seconds, press the power button immediately depressing the keys - option+command+p+r hold until the iMac gongs three times. Then, let it boot. Used this procedure to get the SD card reader to work, might work on the CDR? YMMV

Thank you so much for your advice. I followed your instructions, but it wasn't a solution for me. Thanks, again!

 

[jez5758]

Really sorry if I'm missing something obvious here, I'm trying to use @jackluke's CatalinaOTAswufix for betas to update my Macbook pro 8,1 to the latest Catalina beta but everytime after the update is installed my MBP fails to boot, getting stuck on 'your computer restarted because of a problem'.
The only way I can get it to boot is to use a usb to reinstall Catalina.

I've followed the instructions on the Catalina OTAswufix from what I can see, am I missing something? Thanks

 

[jrhager84]

Does anybody here have a 5,1 mac pro with working wi-fi using the Catalina patcher?

 

[Fangio]

Does 5,1 wi-fi work now with the Catalina patcher? [...] I *need* to be able to use Wi-fi

Yes. There is a Legacy WiFi Patch for cMP 5,1 since 10.15 DP3. #2483

 

[krishnajha]

Alright, I think I found a solution to the Home accessory display issue!

Before and after:
View attachment 918168 View attachment 918169

Basically, certain UIVibrancyEffect styles don't work properly on non-Metal. (This will sound extremely familiar to anyone who worked on the light mode transparency issue.)

I've implemented a simple launcher script that swizzles the relevant UIVibrancyEffect function to force everything to the "Label" style, which seems to be the only functioning one. (There is almost certainly a better patch, perhaps in SkyLight or UIKit, but I am lazy.)

You'll need Library Validation to be off:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist DisableLibraryValidation -bool true

Tagging @TommyPL

Let me know if it works!

Edit: also tagging @ctaylora1231, @the.burn, and @gt2416, since you guys asked about this in the past. It only took, uh, like 6 months! Hope it helps though!

Edit 2: run it by opening Run.tool in the download, in case that wasn't clear.

Thank You!!! working great on my MacBook Pro ''13 Early 2011.

Edit: When app closes and reopens it no longer shows icons.

 

[roysterdoyster]

MacBookPro4,1, 17-inch, Early 2008, MacOS 10.15.4 (19E287)

Can't view my books stored in Books.app, help anyone?
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.BKAgentService/Data/Documents/iBooks/Books

The Books.plist file shows the correct info, all books seem to be there, only I can't view them in the Books.app.
How can I get them?
Thanks for your help.

 

[Tony Vee 73]

So right now, the issues I'm having are:

• Unlock with Apple Watch
• Safari Extensions
• No Airdrop from MB to/from iPhone/iPad

Can anyone that updated to 10.15.5 confirm if Safari Extension works or not?
Is there any hardware update I can do to my 2010 MBP 6,2 to allow Airdrop and unlocking with an Apple Watch?

Thanks

1st off, I'd like to thank everyone involved with the patch. You guys ROCK!!!

I have 15" mid 2010 MacBook Pro (6,2). I used the most recent patcher to install 10.15.4. It works great and with the help of this thread, it works better. Here are things you've helped me with so far:

• Google Chrome not opening from info on This Post. Thanks @skiabox
• Zoom not showing video (Can't find the post)
• iMovie Crashing from info on This Post. Thanks @dosdude1

So right now, the issues I'm having are:

• 16GB RAM doesn't work
• Unlock with Apple Watch
• Safari Extensions
• No Airdrop from MB to/from iPhone/iPad

16GB of RAM didn't work. It worked with High Sierra but when I tried to boot the patcher off the USB (restart and hold Alt/Option) it wouldn't find the drive. I swapped the original 4GB and it worked. After it was installed, I put the 16GB back in and it rebooted to (IIRC) a white screen or a screen with the "O" with the line thru it.

From searching thru the thread, it seems that my MB is too old for the Apple Watch and AirDrop issues. Is that true? Could I upgrade my, umm, (I guess) bluetooth hardware to make it work?

It seems every one here is having the Safari Extension issue and also people on native Catalina are also. Do you think this may be fixed with a patch or maybe in 10.15.5?

Again You guys are awesome. Thanks for all your help.

 

[ASentientBot]

Thank You!!! working great on my MacBook Pro ''13 Early 2011.

Edit: When app closes and reopens it no longer shows icons.

The way I have it implemented right now, you have to use the Run.tool every single time. You could probably use insert_dylib to add HomeInject.dylib to the Home app or one of its frameworks if you wanted a more permanent solution.

 

[jlovell]

Great find, have you tried to replace the entire AppleVADriver.bundle and also as we did on Mojave for h264 accel to replace the AppleGVA.framework (privateframework) from HighSierra ?

edit:
Just tested on Catalina the entire AppleVADriver.bundle with AppleGVA also got from VDADecoderChecker: Hardware acceleration is fully supported
but webGL contents are still rendered at 10-15 fps while in Mojave 25-30 fps .

I have a Mid 2009 Macbook Pro 5,3 and it's unable to play 1080p60 videos on Youtube: the VTDecoderXPCService process is consuming 100% CPU and most frames are dropped. I'd like to try replacing the suggestion in these posts, but am unsure of a couple of details:

1. Is this just a straight swap of /System/Library/Extensions/AppleVADriver.bundle and /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleGVA.framework with the corresponding ones from High Sierra?
2. Is there a way to obtain the High Sierra files without going to the trouble of installing the OS? I'd rather not have to dig out an old HDD and spend ages doing the install. Can the files be extracted from the installer itself somehow?
3. If a full install of High Sierra is needed to get these files, is it OK to use one patched with dosdude1's High Sierra Patcher?

Thanks for all your hard work!

 

[K two]

I have a Mid 2009 Macbook Pro 5,3 and it's unable to play 1080p60 videos on Youtube: the VTDecoderXPCService process is consuming 100% CPU and most frames are dropped. I'd like to try replacing the suggestion in these posts, but am unsure of a couple of details:

1. Is this just a straight swap of /System/Library/Extensions/AppleVADriver.bundle and /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleGVA.framework with the corresponding ones from High Sierra?
2. Is there a way to obtain the High Sierra files without going to the trouble of installing the OS? I'd rather not have to dig out an old HDD and spend ages doing the install. Can the files be extracted from the installer itself somehow?
3. If a full install of High Sierra is needed to get these files, is it OK to use one patched with dosdude1's High Sierra Patcher?

Thanks for all your hard work!

 

[serafin79]

Really sorry if I'm missing something obvious here, I'm trying to use @jackluke's CatalinaOTAswufix for betas to update my Macbook pro 8,1 to the latest Catalina beta but everytime after the update is installed my MBP fails to boot, getting stuck on 'your computer restarted because of a problem'.
The only way I can get it to boot is to use a usb to reinstall Catalina.

I've followed the instructions on the Catalina OTAswufix from what I can see, am I missing something? Thanks

you need to boot into the patcher and reapply patches after the update has finished.
I have found that you need to power off the computer and then hold option to get it too boot, sometimes it would still have problem booting to USB otherwise

 

[jrhager84]

Yes. There is a Legacy WiFi Patch for cMP 5,1 since 10.15 DP3. #2483

Is that something I have to get separately? I've only patched my mac once before, and this is a main machine I use, so I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row.

 

[Fangio]

Is that something I have to get separately?

No it's included in Catalina patcher. Make sure to check out dosdudes tutorial (post-install patches part starts at ~19:15).