@Muhammad009, I used boot camp and it worked for me with no issues. I had to download a Windows 10 ISO and create a bootable DVD. You also need a flash drive for the post install updates. More info and quick video below.
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macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
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@Muhammad009, I used boot camp and it worked for me with no issues. I had to download a Windows 10 ISO and create a bootable DVD. You also need a flash drive for the post install updates. More info and quick video below.
Is there a workaround for Netflix not working because there's no metal capable GPU? Can safari be configured to use a software renderer?
At this point is seems you need to use a different browser. I use Google Chrome to watch Netflix.
Thanks. I have the same issue in Mojave for a 2009 MBP. I guess High Sierra is the last version that should work in safari and also no issues with Zoom and other some other apps?
This is an app I use to watch Hulu, Netflix on my Macbook 5,2 and it should work in Mojave as well https://github.com/oscartbeaumont/ElectronPlayer after you download and install to your applications folder-right click on the electron player-show package contents -contents -frameworks -electronframework -versions-A-Libraries then unzip the 2 dylibs and place then there this a work around I found by making copies of the dylib's from Microsoft edge browser
The newest version of Zoom (downloaded form their website) will download a (IIRC) a version that works with non metal GPUs.
Google Chrome, there is a fix in this thread. Let me see if I can find it...
Found it... https://forums.macrumors.com/thread....2183772/page-402?post=28354240#post-28354240
when i go to the S/L/E of my catalina ssd, it doesnt allow me to Paste the kext. its greyed out the paste option.
i have a program called hackintool, maybe i can try to install them with that?
i really dont wanna mess up my pretty much perfect vanilla open core .5.9 setup, i also have windows 10 working perfect too, wifi actually works on windows.
let me know thanks!
yes is disable as far as i know. i never enable it back.
Just to make sure, run this in terminal:
csrutil status
Hi tony got a link for that windows 10 you installed?
Good, that takes one variable out of the equation. Now as @jackluke outlined try these, one at a time:
sudo -s
You should be asked for your password to continue. Then:
mount -uw /
This should allow you to change/edit the system files. See if you can then move the Mojave IO80211Family.kext into S/L/E using finder. You may want to back up your Catalina kext first. Just rename it with .bak or move it somewhere safe. Remember you are now changing your Catalina system which you previously stated was working well so there is an element of risk doing this.
If the kext has been successfully replaced then you can fix permissions etc using the following (one command at a time is the way I do it - however I have not needed to do this since my cMP3.1 as the cMP 5.1 uses Catalina completely unpatched so have not actually needed to replace any kext):
chmod -R 755 /S*/L*/E*/
chown -R 0:0 /S*/L*/E*/
kextcache -i /
reboot
Finally, if you do not want to risk replacing the IO80211Family.kext as a whole then right click on the Mojave version and expand contents and find the AirportBrcm4331.kext in the Plugins and just use finder to add this to the Plugins in the Catalina IO80211Family.kext. Then carry out the permission fix as outlined above.
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Thank you so much. I downloaded the ISO for both Windows 7 & 10. Is there any workaround aside from creating a bootable DVD? I realize the mid-2009 MBP doesn't support a bootable USB for Windows but was just curious.
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I used the following link to get Windows 10 ISO: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10ISO
I found some random macOS 10.15 (19A602) file from Geekrar. Of course, I had to download Unarchiver because it's a RAR file – which contains a DMG file – which contains the Installer app.I used patcher 1.1.9, and I should've remembered that the Night Shift patch doesn't appear in this version. I tried
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 10.15.2 but no luck.I have my extensions enabled again, but I wanted to start new on a fresh version of 10.15.2 for extension enabling…then move to 10.15.5.
Apple said
Ha!
I'm not sure if there is a workaround.
This is where I got the Windows 10 ISP, also.
Quick question. Is there a way to hide App Store apps with Catalina? There is an update for iMovie and I don't want to accidentally update to it cause it won't work with the Patcher.
iMovie doesn't work because it requires a metal gpu which our unsupported mac's do not have. Open the App Store, click on your name. scroll down to iMovie right next to open a circle with the 3 ... should appear click on the then click on hide purchase
Finally with the help of a friend with small hands, we managed to connect the 3 wifi antennas connectors on the Apple Broadcom Wifi+Bluetooth Card I bought recently 94360 CD. After reboot, everything was recognized in the System Report and Wifi works perfectly with AirDrop, Handoff and Continuity on my MacPro 3,1 under 10.15.5.
Only problem not resolved : Bluetooth still not working correctly : I throw out all the bluetooth plist in the Preferences and reboot but the Bluetooth SystemPrefs Panel can't see an external Bluetooth JBL soundbox (its was duly working with the original Bluetooth card I removed now from the MacPro ) and with an Apple Mouse2, its sees the Mouse and say its connected but the mouse is not working-moving afterwards..........I don't want to reinstall the all system and I am looking for other workarounds to correct the bluetooth problem. I ordered also a new wifi card adapter as it may be possible that the adapter is the culprit for the bluetooth problem.
Just an FYI, the last 50 or so Catalina Machines I have done all say disabled when checked with csrutil status, but still show all the signs of being enabled. Simply entering in csrutil disable then reboot fixes it. A NVRAM / PRAM reset seems to bring back SIP, even if it says it is still disabled. Just a thought...
To make writable the Catalina Finder system folder you need this from terminal:
Code:
sudo mount -uw / ; killall Finder
open /System/Library/Extensions/"sudo mount -uw /" from Catalina beta 2, is an @ASentientBot fix:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-10-15-catalina-on-unsupported-macs.2183772/post-27492397
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ASentientBot fixed also this "SIP issue" from 10.15.4 (till 10.15.3 parrotgeek1 SIPManager.kext worked correctly) binary patching its Catalina boot.efi , but you're right, also disabling it from a recovery environment works with a stock boot.efi and SIP is fully disabled without a "custom configuration".
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Thanks. Hiding the Purchase still shows the update in the App Store. No worries. You used to be able to hide updates in oder versions.
Have a read through this thread:
macOS 10.14 Mojave on Unsupported Macs Thread
The cMPs are notorious on having poor Bluetooth connections. The Bluetooth aerial is at the back of the machine and all that metal case can cause difficulties for the Bluetooth signal. It may therefore be worth checking this. How is your mouse if you place it near the back of the machine? If it...
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As you will read, BT Signal problems are not unusual for the cMP. My cMP3.1 had no issues but I needed to attach an external aerial to boost the BT signal in my cMP5.1. From your description of your problems I suspect this is the issue