macOS 11 Big Sur on Unsupported Macs Thread

[jacob_pro]

I used OCLP 0.023
boot run smoothly
after that I got mouse lagging and graphic
mouse USB jump to logout

and jump to logout
- YouTube Video lagging graphics
- think about Xcode 12!!

 

[hvds]

MacBook Pro 5,2 (17-inch, Mid 2009)
3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512 MB
Samsung SSD EVO 860 1 TB — two partitions: 1st has Catalina and Mojave OSs installed, 2nd has Big Sur.

Hello,

In spirit of feedback and testing ...

Installed 11.3 beta8 with OCLP 0.1.0:

Installation of the OS was similar to experience described in post #9678 above.

There was an improvement in rate of account set up, due to (now) active framebuffer(?)

Currently functional are sound control, key brightness and iSight camera.
Still Unavailable are screen brightness control and choice of screen resolutions.

Overall, after OS finishes the usual post-install housekeeping, and system animation is disabled, the response and usability almost rivals that of OS installation via BigSur BaseSystemFixes.

Hope this may be of help.

An addendum:

Just booted into Catalina and found that Big Sur partition does not show up on the desktop, nor is it visible via disk utility menu. Booting back into Big Sur requires OCLP EFI boot process; selecting Big Sur in Apple Picker leads to prohibitory sign. The degree of lag also varies while moving through Big Sur. Unless something unusual occurred during installation, it would seem that OCLP 0.1.0 still needs some "tweaking", at least for my machine(?)

Attached: screen shot of disk utility listings from Catalina OS - note: container 2, is the partition with
BigSur installation (currently missing from listing)

Thank you for the very useful information.
I guess your installation target SSD is internal on SATA, is it?

I was not successful this time when installing 11.3b8 (from full installer) to an external USB SSD.
Earlier when using OCLP 0.0.22 to clean install to the same disk, it took several manual reboots via OCLP during installation, and also when booting the installed system, but it eventually succeeded. This time with 0.1.0 it was not a clean install but over an existing 11.3 beta with migrated data, and in the end it wouldn‘t boot despite many reboots.

 

[jacob_pro]

BigSur 11.3.beta 8 , OCLP 0.023
errors in graphic
:MouseUSB kext error(delay and go to logout account)

also playback more than 1 not work

 

[Afro_]

Hi guys.

I tried OCLP 0.0.15 on my machine: BS installation procedure worked flawlessly, everything seemed working properly (BS 11.2.3 update showed up) BUT both my external monitors didn’t.
One display is connected via DisplayPort, the other one via Elgato thunderbolt dock, they didn’t show up neither in preference panel or in system report.

The issue seems display related because the USB and Ethernet ports work correctly.

To install OCLP I followed these steps: firstly I created the EFI folder, than installed it on the internal EFI partition, lastly I installed BS 11.2.2 over a BS 11.2.2 (already patched with Barrykn’s 0.5.1 micropatcher).

Since I use my MacBook Pro in clamshell mode mainly now I will uninstall OCLP and reinstall BS via micropatcher.

EDIT: also tried with a fresh install of BS but it didn't solved the issue.
Will report to OCLP developers as suggested by @Ausdauersportler

Hi il-rolino, did you manage to solve the issue or find the reason? I am having the same issue with the Thunderbolt display not working with BS 11.2.3 using OCLP 0.1.0 on iMac12,2. Everything on the Thunderbolt works but not display/video output. Thanks.

 

[il-rollino]

Hi il-rolino, did you manage to solve the issue or find the reason? I am having the same issue with the Thunderbolt display not working with BS 11.2.3 using OCLP 0.1.0 on iMac12,2. Everything on the Thunderbolt works but not display/video output. Thanks.

Hi @Afro_,
yes, soon after encountering the problem I opened an issue on dortania/OpenCore-Legacy Patcher GitHub page, and the guys behind OCLP did found a correction in a very short time. They implemented the fix from the 0.0.16 version, anyway on the changelog is reported a specific model involved in the issue (it says "Fix External Display Support on MacBookPro10,1") so maybe iMacs require a different fix.
Mind that I haven't installed OCLP 0.1.0 yet, I'm still on 0.0.21

 

[khronokernel]

macOS 11.3 Release Candidate (20E232) has been seeded to developers. OpenCore Legacy Patcher users can download now if enrolled beta program.

As usual, no InstallAssistant.pkg for the time being. Expect sometime tomorrow as usual

Changelog from Apple:

Spoiler

macOS Big Sur 11.3 adds support for AirTag, includes iPhone and iPad app improvements for Macs with M1, introduces separate skin tone variations for emoji with couples, and adds more diverse voice options for Siri.

AirTag and Find My

• Support for AirTag to keep track of and find your important items like your keys, wallet, backpack and more, privately and securely in the Find My app
• The Find My network with hundreds of millions of devices can help you find your AirTag, even when it isn't nearby
• Lost Mode notifies you when your AirTag is found, and you can enter a phone number where you can be contacted

iPhone and iPad apps on Macs with M1

• Option to change an iPhone and iPad app's window size
• Support for displaying the highest resolution version of an iPhone or iPad app in full screen
• Keyboard support for iPhone and iPad games designed to use device tilt
• Keyboard, mouse and trackpad support for iPhone and iPad games that support game controllers

Emoji

• Support for separate skin tones for each individual in all variations of the couple kissing emoji and couple with heart emoji
• New face emojis, heart emojis, woman with a beard emoji

Siri

• Siri now includes more diverse voice options

Apple Music

• Autoplay keeps music playing by automatically playing a similar song, once you've reached the end of a song or playlist
• City charts showcase what's popular in over 100 cities from all over the world

Podcasts

• Podcasts Show Pages are redesigned to make it easier to start listening
• Option to save and download episodes, automatically adding them to your Library for quick access
• Download behavior and notification settings can be customized on a show-by-show basis
• Top Charts and popular categories in Search help you discover new shows

News

• Redesigned News+ feed enables Apple News+ subscribers to quickly find, download, and manage magazine and newspaper issues
• All-new Search experience that helps you find relevant topics, channels, and stories

Safari

• Start Page section order can now be customized
• Additional WebExtensions API lets developers offer extensions that replace the new tab page
• Web Speech API lets developers incorporate speech recognition into their web pages for real-time captioning, dictation, and voice navigation
• WebM and Vorbis video and audio format support

Reminders

• Ability to sort Today Smart list
• Support for syncing the order of reminders in lists across your devices
• Option to print your reminder lists

Gaming

• Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller or Sony PS5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller support

Mac computers with the M1 chip

• Hibernation support

About This Mac

• About this Mac displays Apple warranty status and AppleCare+ coverage in the Service tab when signed in with Apple ID
• Support for purchasing and enrolling in AppleCare+ for eligible Mac computers from About This Mac

This release also fixes the following issues:

• Reminders created via Siri may be unintentionally set for early morning hours
• iCloud Keychain might not turn off
• AirPods audio routing to incorrect device for Automatic Switching
• AirPods Automatic Switching notifications might be missing or duplicated
• External 4K monitors may not display in full resolution when connected over USB-C
• Login window may not display properly after restarting Mac mini (M1, 2020)
• The Dwell feature may not work in the Accessibility Keyboard

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices, and require an Apple ID.

For more detailed information about this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211896

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

 

[nekton1]

Updated cMP 3,1 in signature to final 11.3 release candidate without problems.

 

[startergo]

Updated to cMP 3,1 in signature to final 11.3 without problems.

You also did not have issues with the beta3-8 before, did you?

 

[khronokernel]

macOS 11.3 RC also came with some new wallpapers. For anyone interested, I've uploaded them to Archive.org:

Hello Wallpapers - 11.3 - 20E232 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

New Apple wallpapers from macOS 11.3 RC (20E232)

archive.org

 

[lesliewong]

Updated to macOS 11.3 RC 20E232; no problems

OCLP 0.1.0

MacBookPro10,1

Broadcom BCM94360CSAX

Thanks!

 

[surfnode]

Anyone tried Logic Pro on big sir with 2012 Mac mini?

 

[nekton1]

You also did not have issues with the beta3-8 before, did you?

No problems with 11.3 beta 8 prior to this RC 11.3

 

[jacob_pro]

BigSur 11.3beta 8 & OCLP 0.023
YouTube graphic error iMac10,1
example
Exp lagging graphics

 

[haralds]

Has anybody updated to 11.3RC with on a cMP5.1 PCIeNVME drives? Mac Pro OC thread reports issues.

 

[Pri-est]

Successfully updated to 11.3 RC from MacOS 11.3 beta 8. Mac Pro 4.1 (early 2009) flashed to 5.1

Patcher: - OCLP 0.0.22

Issues: Freeze on boot and reboot while update installs (NVME and Soonnet USB 3 expansion card bug (fixed by remove expansion card))

Mac Pro 3.1 updated without issues via OCLP 0.0.22

Works fine!

Thank you guys!

 

[TECK]

Updated to cMP 3,1 in signature to final 11.3 without problems.

Anyone using Syba SI-PEX40129 for Big Sur 11.3? I believe that card has the same chip as HighPoint 7101A.

 

[RogueB]

Thank you for the very useful information.
I guess your installation target SSD is internal on SATA, is it?

I was not successful this time when installing 11.3b8 (from full installer) to an external USB SSD.
Earlier when using OCLP 0.0.22 to clean install to the same disk, it took several manual reboots via OCLP during installation, and also when booting the installed system, but it eventually succeeded. This time with 0.1.0 it was not a clean install but over an existing 11.3 beta with migrated data, and in the end it wouldn‘t boot despite many reboots.

Hello hvds,

Yes, you are correct. I installed BigSur in its own partition by invoking Asentinetbot's Hex3 script while booted in Catalina; both Big Sur and Catalina are on same SATA connected SSD, just separate partitions.
Hope this info is of help.

 

[Ausdauersportler]

Maybe I made a discovery.
I just found out that Photo Booth is not working properly in my << Late 2013 iMac i7 27 inch CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4GB VRAM >>. (Note: my Big Sur installation, with Opencore Legacy Patcher is from scratch and not over Catalina or an old System).
Khronokernel, Ausdauersportler and other talented friends, please help us, kindly

I can confirm this little observaton on several other systems equipped with NVIDIA Kepler cards using the GK104 chip (K5000M, GTX780M, K4100M) while other NVIDIA cards sing later versions of the core like the K2100M (GK107) are not affected.

This makes me believe it is not an patcher or OpenCore but an Big Sur issue - the GK104 systems are unsupported. Patching back the Kepler support may be a task necessary to deal with on the advent of macOS 12. It is not on the current todo list.

 

[358]

@Ausdauersportler following your advice from another thread i have gone ahead and created OCLP USB bootable Big Sur installer, I also created EFI boot SD card with OopenCore.
I get to
with no issue and when i select the EFI, it briefly shows



then the script runs over it, it reboots with the Apple logo but that is where the story ends.

Is it supposed to sit around with the apple logo for over an hour??? I guess not.

Is there a physical requirement for the SD card (i just used a 512MB card i had)

Please help me to bring this home.

Thanks

 

[eVasilis]

Issues: Freeze on boot and reboot while update installs (NVME and Soonnet USB 3 expansion card bug (fixed by remove expansion card))


View attachment 1761036View attachment 1761124

Are expansion cards permanently out or did you install them back in after installation was complete?

 

[CuchoM]

MBP9,2 non-retina working like a charm with OCLP 0.1.0 - REL-OC069 and BS11.3 20E232 no issues.

Thanks, @khronokernel and the team of OCLP excellent work.

 

[startergo]

"root-dmg" is only used for ramdisk not for Preboot, so edit your 4 (that is the one used from APFS BigSur Preboot) as this:

<?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>Kernel Cache</key>
    <string>boot\System\Library\KernelCollections\BootKernelExtensions.kc</string>
    <key>Kernel Flags</key>
    <string>-no_compat_check amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1</string>
</dict>
</plist>

and it should boot to the loginUI, if still can't boot, otherwise you might try to edit this other way:

<?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>Kernel Cache</key>
    <string>System\Library\PrelinkedKernels\prelinkedkernel</string>
    <key>Kernel Flags</key>
    <string>-no_compat_check amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1</string>
</dict>
</plist>

How can I get to this file for review?

Where exactly is this /System/Volumes/Data/SWE ?

 

[dhinakg]

Where exactly is this /System/Volumes/Data/SWE ?

That's the build path that was used when Apple built IONVMeFamily on one of their build servers. You don't have access to them, therefore you can't access those files. It's not something stored locally on your computer. And as IONVMeFamily source is not public, you're out of luck.

 

[startergo]

That's the build path that was used when Apple built IONVMeFamily on one of their build servers. You don't have access to them, therefore you can't access those files. It's not something stored locally on your computer. And as IONVMeFamily source is not public, you're out of luck.

So how will access servers be reached during boot if I am disconnected from internet? How will that reference come In that case? So what you are saying is that that kext has to be reverse engineered right?

 

[dhinakg]

So how will access servers be reached during boot if I am disconnected from internet? How will that reference come In that case? So what you are saying is that that kext has to be reverse engineered right?

Those statements were in the IONVMeFamily code when built. If you want to figure out where/why those statements are being printed, you will have to reverse engineer it, yes.