No, i read it... 5.4 is in open beta, see issue 108, and this is linked to the pic i posted...I was writing about the official OCLP docs linked in on the first post of this thread, on the OCLP GitHub page.
* Not officially supported in macOS Catalina, but are fully capable of running both Catalina and Big Sur with a Metal-compatible GPU and upgraded WiFi/BT card.
+ graphics acceleration added back by @ASentientBot (OpenCore Legacy Patcher list of GPU support)
So I am pretty sure you ignored the lines I wrote as best as you couldSorry about that.
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Both methods will work. Please check the installation instructions within the official OCLP docs linked in on the first post of this thread.
Thanks! I admit the first post and the way to read and understand all this is not entirely clear.
Updated my 12,2 3,1 Ghz I5 yesterday, needed 1 forced reboot at the less then one minute stage.
I'm updating the 12,2 3,4 I7 right now, ran through flawlessly without any forced restarts. The I7 was one of my first projects with OCLP 1.0, the other one I used OCLP 1.4.
One other question about that;
The machine installed with OCLP 1.4 works with unlocking with Apple watch and Sidecar. Two functions I would like on my work machine (the 12,2 3,4Ghz I7). However just re-running OCLP 1.5 on this machine doesn't fix this.
Does that mean I have to re-install Big Sur again to get these options on this machine too?
Thanks for advice on this.
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I think most people will understand that some hardware does not have native Metal support (but even that is not obvious to all - I had to Google my particular MacBook Pro 6,1 Nvidia GPU to be sure).
But if the instructions could indicate that "for (insert link to models) needing beta hardware acceleration, follow these steps post installation."
Overall, the instructions are top notch. But a simple fix clarifying the video acceleration would be useful. I'm not an expert, but I've installed non-supported macOS onto legacy hardware dozens of times, yet I still got confused at the results I experienced.
Can someone clarify the situation with machines that need video acceleration by using a root volume patch?
The guide says:
The guide says:
- Delta updates are unsupported
- OTA updates are still supported, however they're going to be 12GB+
SideCar is said to need a metal capable iGPU like the HD4000 -so it should not work at all since OCLP disables the non metal HD3000 iGPU on your iMac12,x.
Apple Watch unlock should work this BT4.2 devices like the BCM943602CDP. Maybe BT 4.0 will work, too.
Have no watch to confirm this.
It is quite easy:
1. 2012+ have a metal GPU. Older systems not unless modded like some iMacs and MacPro.
2. Graphics patched systems will not get small OTA updates, only large installers. You do not need to create a USB.
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I appreciate the response, but I still don't think it's "easy" :-/
Just to be 100% clear (and I think updating the guidance doc would help), if you want to go from 11.3 to 11.4 (for example), you will need to manually find/download the official InstallerPackage from Apple, and run it from that "Install macOS Big Sur" application. Not from the the "Software Update" tool.
Using terms like "delta updates" and "OTA updates" can be confusing, especially for non-native English speakers, and considering Apple doesn't/rarely describes updates using those terms.
thanks! That is probably why I only got a black screen on my ipad pro after connecting it..... I'll just let it be. not that important.
All of my machines have the updated BCM946360CD Wifi/BT. System unlock works fine, even with an old series 1 Apple watch.
Help!!!!
I just installed Mac os 11.4 with OCLP on 2013 27 inch iMac. I installed this directly to the external ssd which was running Berries micropatcher on 11.3.1. The computer randomly crashes every 30 min now or if it goes to sleep. The menu bar loses the time and clicking restart does not work. All apps freeze or crash and cannot be opened again. The only solution is to hold the power button to restart then everything works for 30 min again. If the computer is connected to the internet via ethernet that also cuts out and the internet stops working. Should I flash back to Barries micropatcher?
I just installed Mac os 11.4 with OCLP on 2013 27 inch iMac. I installed this directly to the external ssd which was running Berries micropatcher on 11.3.1. The computer randomly crashes every 30 min now or if it goes to sleep. The menu bar loses the time and clicking restart does not work. All apps freeze or crash and cannot be opened again. The only solution is to hold the power button to restart then everything works for 30 min again. If the computer is connected to the internet via ethernet that also cuts out and the internet stops working. Should I flash back to Barries micropatcher?
Ok, so I'm going to try the OpenCore Legacy Patcher for the first time. Am I understanding correctly that after Big Sur is installed I have to keep the patched USB connected at all times to reboot successfully? Becuase I'm reading about the past-install instructions and the part about not needing the usb to boot is kind of unclear to me. Thank you for any and all help regarding this!
I had it in a USB at the beginning to make the installation if you will, and when i see that all was good, I move it to the SSD and now all is in the SSD no USB and no SD, however, i keep one USB ready just in case.
We should stick with the vocabulary used here for years. Just because some users will notice those phrases for the very first time there is no need to reinvent new phrases!
Your patched Mac will only get full installers size updates as long as Apple provides those. Your system will simply not see smaller delta updates. Why explaining things you cannot get at all.
Only unpatched Macs will see smaller delta upgrades and can download and apply them through software update.
You create a complexity which is not there.
But I can promise you another not so bright future development: Since Apple stopped offering full installers with Catalina after one year the same will most likely happen with Big Sur.
Updating will end up for you in a swinging mode:
- install from latest USB (11.6 or 11.7) installer to enable delta upgrades
- apply all Apple (delta) updates
- apply graphics patches and break delta updates again
All this has been discussed here really in depth. You just missed it.
We're on page 419 of this thread, I'll openly admit to "missing it"
I'm hoping a patch for macOS 12 will be straightforward, so those of us with patched volumes can use OCLP to move to the next major release and not have to worry about availability of older legacy installers.
Ok,
so after I do the installation, I just open the Open Core app again, build it and install it to my internal SSD and will no longer need the USB in at all times if I have to reboot?
Ok friends, I got the "big beast" up and running 11.4 thanks to OCLP 1.5!
This beast is my newish (free-to-me) Mid-2010 17" MacBook Pro 6,1 A1297. It has the 2.66GHz dual core i7, with the Nvidia GeForce GT 330M 512MB GPU, 8GB of 1067MHz DDR3, and the optional matte screen (1920x1200).
Performance seems pretty good so far. I occasionally notice some graphical glitches around the cursor leaving "trails" on background images. And I did run into the (documented) bug of inability to click "Continue" on Maps, etc. Had to use the Tab + Spacebar workaround.
Overall I'm really impressed! Thanks to all that made this possible.
This beast is my newish (free-to-me) Mid-2010 17" MacBook Pro 6,1 A1297. It has the 2.66GHz dual core i7, with the Nvidia GeForce GT 330M 512MB GPU, 8GB of 1067MHz DDR3, and the optional matte screen (1920x1200).
Performance seems pretty good so far. I occasionally notice some graphical glitches around the cursor leaving "trails" on background images. And I did run into the (documented) bug of inability to click "Continue" on Maps, etc. Had to use the Tab + Spacebar workaround.
Overall I'm really impressed! Thanks to all that made this possible.
It took just half a year to get this kind of video patches. Same happened when Catalina came up. Do the math.We're on page 419 of this thread, I'll openly admit to "missing it"
I'm hoping a patch for macOS 12 will be straightforward, so those of us with patched volumes can use OCLP to move to the next major release and not have to worry about availability of older legacy installers.
Is the process trustd running amok? Go to the directory /private/var/protected/trustd/ Delete the valid.sqlite3 files. When rebooting with a network connection Apple will rebuild the .sqlite files, trustd will peak briefly, then CPU activity will return to normal for good. 😎
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