Also: Is it possible that I can just wait for a future version of OCLP -- one that doesn't require Internet access for root patching?
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Just updated to Sequoia on my MacBookPro11,3 (an early 2011 17"). It works, but it's definitely more sluggish than Sonoma. I've also noticed that the menu bar doesn't appear until I've opened up a program (doesn't matter which one) and that graphics switching has broken, even though it worked fine on Sonoma with OCLP 2.0.1. I'm glad Sequoia's running, but I'll keep my late 2011 on Sonoma for a while.
OTOH, Sequoia's running absolutely fine here on an iMac 12,2 with Metal-compatible gpu (some kind of Polaris FirePro card). Doesn't feel any slower than Sonoma either.
OTOH, Sequoia's running absolutely fine here on an iMac 12,2 with Metal-compatible gpu (some kind of Polaris FirePro card). Doesn't feel any slower than Sonoma either.
I don't know your workflow sequence so forgive me if you've tried it this way.
Next time, before starting the upgrade, while you still have WiFi or ethernet working, I would recommend you install the latest OCLP (2.0.1 at present), rebuild- and install to the internal drive. Reapply the root patches and check everything is working.
For safety, make a copy of the /Library/Application Support/Dortania folder to a USB drive. The latest version contains a new support package file; I thought it was for Metal support but don't know that for sure.
After testing that the old macOS version + OCLP 2.0.1 is stable and working then, and only then, run the macOS Sequoia installer from your /Applications folder. It will probably require you to apply the root patches again after the first login.
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Hi,
Cool OTA update from Sonoma 14.7 on late 2013 iMac 2,7 GHz Intel Core i5 - 14,1 - 21 Inch
So far so good.
OCLP 2.0.1
😎🌈
Cool OTA update from Sonoma 14.7 on late 2013 iMac 2,7 GHz Intel Core i5 - 14,1 - 21 Inch
So far so good.
OCLP 2.0.1
😎🌈
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Yes, I can start in safe mode. (originally, it wouldn't even do that)
But, now what? How do I find what is stopping regular boot up? I disabled Login Items, but still doesn't boot normally.
I tried reinstalling OC and root patches still same thing in fact it seems worse, it throws a wrench into my router and I have to reboot it as my other computers cant get online once the 6,1 glitches out. I do see folks with 5,1 saying everything is ok, but others who have the issue.
Or connect your iPhone via USB given you got a proper contract
No problem with my router all other macs are online and my test macpro 5,1 does also not have the problem only my production mac and still investigating... ;-(
This is what I always do with my good old adapter on unsupported macs full installer. Thanx chris1111 for the drivers.
now I also installed MacOS 15.0 Sequoia on my iMac...went like charm...will report glitches...had no wallpaper on startup, just black background...but after 4x NVRAM reset Sequoia wallpaper now appears as intended...
Honestly says for Big Sur but still works perfectly on latest OS and and so useful especially for downloading the smaller OTA updates if you revert patches difference sometimes between a 300mb file or 13gb or in the case above still access to wi-fi if something goes wrong.
From Safe Mode? I already tried that, but the application icon is blank (for some unknown reason) and it won't run.
I'll download another copy and try again....
Edit: How odd. I didn't even get a chance to try it. I just finishted my FIFTH reinsall of Sequoia - doing absolutely nothing different - and this time it booted up.
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Check this out it might be an apple bug https://waclaw.blog/macos-firewall-blocking-web-browsing-after-upgrading-to-sequoia/
Hi,
Another Cool OTA update from Sonoma 14.7 on late 2013 3,4 GHz Intel 4 Cores i5 - 14,2 - 27 Inch
So far so good as the 21 Inch.
OCLP 2.0.1
😎🌈
Another Cool OTA update from Sonoma 14.7 on late 2013 3,4 GHz Intel 4 Cores i5 - 14,2 - 27 Inch
So far so good as the 21 Inch.
OCLP 2.0.1
😎🌈
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mid-2012 13" MacBookPro9,2 with 16 GB RAM, SSD:
Installed OCLP 2.0.1 and then upgraded from macOS 14.6.1 to 15.0.
So far, the system is behaving well. I haven't used it extensively yet, but performance seems fine.
Installed OCLP 2.0.1 and then upgraded from macOS 14.6.1 to 15.0.
So far, the system is behaving well. I haven't used it extensively yet, but performance seems fine.
a friend with a supported mac also have the issue - it's seems not OCLP related that's true seem to be an macOS bug i thing we'll see 15.0.1 soon ;-) but i've no red dot's ;-) in firewall settings & sockets and the problem persists in every web related app - further investigating...
I don't think that is entirely correct. The OCLP package downloader does have onboard code to install as I understand it. Might be worth your while to try it and give it a few minutes. That has at least worked on my old MBA 3,2. The first pass might put you rudimentarily online and then the second one gives you the latest kexts and stuff,
Switch the internal macOS firewall off if still on is the only workaround for the moment ;-( this also works on the supportet M2 mentioned before like a charm - so looking forward to the Apple bugfix - and thanx to lancemcv1.
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This is true. Also, this version of OCLP 2.0.1 did download an additional Metal.lib in my case.
macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 4 comming on my iMac 18,3.
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I have no issues with Apple Watch unlocking but since Sonoma Touch ID does not work for me.