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macOS 12 Monterey on Unsupported Macs Thread
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Struggles on a physical machine with 4GB RAM, though (MBPro 5,4).
Please check the OCLP online docs about this. Right on the front page...
Perhaps it's the matter of the CPU, a C2D might just not be enough.
Hello, on an iMac late 2013, (14.1) which works perfectly with Monterey 12.2, (OCLP 0.4.2), do you know if AirPlay and Side Car can be "activated"?
They do not appear in the system preferences for one and in the sharing preferences for the other ...
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They do not appear in the system preferences for one and in the sharing preferences for the other ...
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Can you point me in the right direction? I cant see it on the front page of this thread or in OCLP docs. Apologies if i'm being completely blind
MBP5,2. Two more tests:
- just downloaded OCLP latest 0.4.3n version. It includes a fix for legacy keyboard backlight, as SkyLight plugin, put into place by applying the 0.4.3n post install patch over the 0.4.2 one. Works well for Monterey (12.2) and Big Sur (11.6.3). I've retired Touché now which I've used so far for the purpose.
- Books in Monterey: the Monterey version (4.2) didn't work well as it doesn't show the thumbnails for the contained pdfs, and more. Now using the Big Sur version (3.2) also in Monterey, and that works. Very likely due to missing Metal.
Only deficit remaining in Monterey: can't use the USB3 ports of the nanoTECH expresscard for mass storage, which works well in Big Sur, including for booting disks attached to USB3. Certainly a Monterey problem (not OCLP), but didn't find the fix yet.
- just downloaded OCLP latest 0.4.3n version. It includes a fix for legacy keyboard backlight, as SkyLight plugin, put into place by applying the 0.4.3n post install patch over the 0.4.2 one. Works well for Monterey (12.2) and Big Sur (11.6.3). I've retired Touché now which I've used so far for the purpose.
- Books in Monterey: the Monterey version (4.2) didn't work well as it doesn't show the thumbnails for the contained pdfs, and more. Now using the Big Sur version (3.2) also in Monterey, and that works. Very likely due to missing Metal.
Only deficit remaining in Monterey: can't use the USB3 ports of the nanoTECH expresscard for mass storage, which works well in Big Sur, including for booting disks attached to USB3. Certainly a Monterey problem (not OCLP), but didn't find the fix yet.
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macOS 12.3 beta 2 (21E5206e) released good luck to those installing .
Hi!
CMP 3.1 Successfully updated! (from 12.3 B1 to B2)
OpenCore config compiled by OCLP 0.4.2
Issues - witthou any issues
Thanks for all contributors!
CMP 3.1 Successfully updated! (from 12.3 B1 to B2)
OpenCore config compiled by OCLP 0.4.2
Issues - witthou any issues
Thanks for all contributors!
Update macOS 12.3b2 atop b1 OTA >OCLP_043N/offline variant. Everything appears intact or improved. 
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Updated to macOS 12.3 B2 on the external HDD. Installation appeared to be rather slow, but it was run overnight and was not timed.
The brightness slider in Systems Preferences Displays disappeared until OpenCore-Patcher had been run. The slider and transparency are now working correctly.
There appears to be a new Advanced window under Displays with three settings for Universal Control. Haven't been able to test them yet.
The brightness slider in Systems Preferences Displays disappeared until OpenCore-Patcher had been run. The slider and transparency are now working correctly.
There appears to be a new Advanced window under Displays with three settings for Universal Control. Haven't been able to test them yet.
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I can't get the Keyboard backlight to work. How did you do it?
Successful update to 12.3b2 via OTA Update and OCLP 0.4.3n, unattended, flawless performance so far.
Update for any folks running a similar setup, been on 12.2 and 0.42 for around a week now, all seems to be good and no issues; this is running on a P2 256Gb crucial drive.
Have Monterey running on my 2013/early 2014 MacBook Air, and see the update for 12.2 has arrived, wondering if it is safe to install it?
Hey everyone,
I just want to report the successful installation of Monterey 12.3 b2 on my MBPr 10,1. Since I use it especially in clamshell mode, I did not expect the desktop to show up in external monitor right after the update, because I thought the graphic drivers would be missing prior to patching the system with OCLP. Instead, it did, without graphic acceleration i guess (no transparencies, very laggy performances) but that was just good enough to let me apply the post install patches, reboot, and have back the fully functioning OS. Also, the boot picker did show up a very few times while in clamshell mode before the last updates (monterey and OCLP), but now it shows up every time. Yay!
Thanks for the splendid work the developers did, to let us still use our old but gold hardware.
I just want to report the successful installation of Monterey 12.3 b2 on my MBPr 10,1. Since I use it especially in clamshell mode, I did not expect the desktop to show up in external monitor right after the update, because I thought the graphic drivers would be missing prior to patching the system with OCLP. Instead, it did, without graphic acceleration i guess (no transparencies, very laggy performances) but that was just good enough to let me apply the post install patches, reboot, and have back the fully functioning OS. Also, the boot picker did show up a very few times while in clamshell mode before the last updates (monterey and OCLP), but now it shows up every time. Yay!
Thanks for the splendid work the developers did, to let us still use our old but gold hardware.
AHOY!? OCLP_043N on 12.3b2 fixes the QuickLook corner selectors.? No more guessing where the close selection went. The Screenshot controls are back. The Displays CP now offers Advanced options for those with specific hardware combinations. Messages scrolls like a supported Mac. ?Update macOS 12.3b2 atop b1 OTA >OCLP_043N/offline variant. Everything appears intact or improved.
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Hey furdi:
I have same MacBook Pro 2012 non-retina. Have you had a chance to try out universal control?
I have same MacBook Pro 2012 non-retina. Have you had a chance to try out universal control?