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To download the complete installation of 10.14.6 I use installinstallmacos.py you confirm that this is the correct method? thank you
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For several people, this is now the only way to access the full installers. I always try the "normal" routes first, but it's almost always an extremely small source file.
 
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If I don't belong in this thread feel free to just say so.
Based on what you're all talking about I feel i could find some answers i'm looking for.
I have an iMac13,2 late 2012, i7(3770)ivy bridge). Boot room is 287.0.0.0.0 i7 3770
The mlb was replaced but never serialized. my copies of bbs won't boot on this particular machine and gives me an efi error about not being able to load efi/drivers/testsupport.efi

I suspect it has to do with the boot room and would like to downgrade the boot room to something compatible with bbs (blank board serializer). Unless I'm missing something else...

....or alternatively if anyone knows anything of another software based way of serializing the mlb. BBS currently tried is v1 and v3t106 063-7137
 
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Toby Goodbar said:
If I don't belong in this thread feel free to just say so.
Based on what you're all talking about I feel i could find some answers i'm looking for.
I have an iMac13,2 late 2012, i7(3770)ivy bridge). Boot room is 287.0.0.0.0 i7 3770
The mlb was replaced but never serialized. my copies of bbs won't boot on this particular machine and gives me an efi error about not being able to load efi/drivers/testsupport.efi

I suspect it has to do with the boot room and would like to downgrade the boot room to something compatible with bbs (blank board serializer). Unless I'm missing something else...

....or alternatively if anyone knows anything of another software based way of serializing the mlb. BBS currently tried is v1 and v3t106 063-7137
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You should ask about this on the iMac forum, not here on the Mac Pro forum.
 
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Catalina DP9 19A573a and new firmwares today (every time Apple re-issues EFICheck AllowListAll there are new firmwares):

EFICheck AllowListAll - 061-15139 - 62,4MB
BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 061-21523 - 428,1MB
macOS Catalina Developer Beta (full install) - 061-21520 - 9,12GB
macOS Catalina Beta (delta update) - 061-21522 - 8,58GB
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Almost all Macs had firmware upgrades, some with two revisions over the previous DP8 release.
Mac:EFI version:
IM13,1288.0.0.0.0
IM14,1140.0.0.0.0
IM14,2140.0.0.0.0
IM14,3140.0.0.0.0
IM14,4200.0.0.0.0
IM15,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,2231.0.0.0.0
IM17,1173.0.0.0.0
IM18,1178.0.0.0.0
IM18,3178.0.0.0.0
IM19,11037.0.73.0.0
MB10,1182.0.0.0.0
MB8,1185.0.0.0.0
MB9,1187.0.0.0.0
MBA5,1260.0.0.0.0
MBA6,1118.0.0.0.0
MBA7,1190.0.0.0.0
MBP10,1258.0.0.0.0
MBP10,2281.0.0.0.0
MBP11,1157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,2157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,4195.0.0.0.0
MBP12,1187.0.0.0.0
MBP13,1240.0.0.0.0
MBP13,2262.0.0.0.0
MBP13,3262.0.0.0.0
MBP14,1202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,2202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,3202.0.0.0.0
MBP9,1229.0.0.0.0
MM6,1281.0.0.0.0
MM7,1245.0.0.0.0
MP6,1133.0.0.0.0
 
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tsialex said:
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Almost all Macs had firmware upgrades, some with two revisions over the previous DP8 release.
Mac:EFI version:
IM13,1288.0.0.0.0
IM14,1140.0.0.0.0
IM14,2140.0.0.0.0
IM14,3140.0.0.0.0
IM14,4200.0.0.0.0
IM15,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,2231.0.0.0.0
IM17,1173.0.0.0.0
IM18,1178.0.0.0.0
IM18,3178.0.0.0.0
IM19,11037.0.73.0.0
MB10,1182.0.0.0.0
MB8,1185.0.0.0.0
MB9,1187.0.0.0.0
MBA5,1260.0.0.0.0
MBA6,1118.0.0.0.0
MBA7,1190.0.0.0.0
MBP10,1258.0.0.0.0
MBP10,2281.0.0.0.0
MBP11,1157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,2157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,4195.0.0.0.0
MBP12,1187.0.0.0.0
MBP13,1240.0.0.0.0
MBP13,2262.0.0.0.0
MBP13,3262.0.0.0.0
MBP14,1202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,2202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,3202.0.0.0.0
MBP9,1229.0.0.0.0
MM6,1281.0.0.0.0
MM7,1245.0.0.0.0
MP6,1133.0.0.0.0
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Since the 5,1 firmware isn't getting any more updates, should we be looking at the MP6,1 ROM for updated APFS, NVMe EFI components?

It's seems we are back to hacking the ROM or sitting on the sidelines. Personally. I'd hate to see the 5,1 start gathering dust almost as much as you and many others on MacRumors. :cool:
 
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Since the 5,1 firmware isn't getting any more updates, should we be looking at the MP6,1 ROM for updated APFS, NVMe EFI components?

It's seems we are back to hacking the ROM or sitting on the sidelines. Personally. I'd hate to see the 5,1 start gathering dust almost as much as you and many others on MacRumors. :cool:
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Up to now, nothing in the BootROM improvements/modifications Apple has sending make 144.0.0.0.0 incapable of running Catalina DP9 or have any performance issues that I know of.

I have been tracking BootROM for all non BridgeOS Macs for more than a year and MP6,1 BootROM improvements have been very slow, it got just one update after the equivalent of 144.0.0.0.0. I'm paying a lot more attention to others 2012 Macs with IvyBridge processors getting frequent updates, like MM6,1 or some of the iMacs (IM13,1 and IM13,2).

In the future, some of the APFS EFI modules like APFSJumpStart or the NVMe EFI support maybe require that we return to injection and but for now it's definitively not needed.

NVMe injection era was very problematic since most people are incapable of even grasp what is needed to do it correctly and if we ever need to return to it, will be needed a very different approach and with a different set of tools, not the current ones that double inject and make a mess.
 
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Today's reissued 10.14.6 has build number 18G103 and a new full MAS installer.

All these updates released today:

061-21530 - Sierra Security Update 2019-005 - 937.2GB
061-21534 - High Sierra Security Update 2019-005 - 1.88GB
061-21545 - macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update 2 - 1.47GB
061-21549 - macOS 10.14.6 Update (combo) - 3.93GB
061-21551 - macOS Mojave (MAS full installer) - 6.52GB
061-21552 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 366.8GB
061-21553 - macOS 10.14.6 Update (delta) - 2.61GB
 
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I haven't been able to find the answer to this question using the search function: can I upgrade to a BootROM that will allow me to use a NVMe drive as a boot drive while still being on 10.13.5? (I'm still using my 4,1 -> 5,1 machine.)

I ask because 10.13.6 causes problems on my system when I use my 560RX.

Thanks.
 
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Loa said:
I haven't been able to find the answer to this question using the search function: can I upgrade to a BootROM that will allow me to use a NVMe drive as a boot drive while still being on 10.13.5? (I'm still using my 4,1 -> 5,1 machine.)

I ask because 10.13.6 causes problems on my system when I use my 560RX.

Thanks.
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Yes, read the first post of the thread MP5,1: What you have to do to upgrade to Mojave (BootROM upgrade instructions thread). Pay attention on the requirements and pitfalls.
 
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New Catalina DP 10 released today, build 19A578c, maybe this is the GM?

061-24999 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 428,1MB
061-25001 - macOS Catalina Beta - 8,58GB
061-25003 - macOS Catalina Developer Beta - 9,13GB
 
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tsialex said:
New Catalina DP 10 released today, build 19A578c, maybe this is the GM?

061-24999 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 428,1MB
061-25001 - macOS Catalina Beta - 8,58GB
061-25003 - macOS Catalina Developer Beta - 9,13GB
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I don't think the GM build number would end with a letter. It's probably the last beta though.
 
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Today Apple released Catalina DP11 build 19A582a, it's the GM, and more:

061-26773 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 428MB
061-26768 - macOS Catalina Developer Beta (Full Installer) - 19A582a - 9.13GB
061-26769 - macOS Catalina Beta (Delta) - 19A582a - 8.58GB
061-21530 - Security Update 2019-005 Sierra - 16G2136 - 937.2MB
061-21534 - Security Update 2019-005 High Sierra - 17G8037 - 1.88GB
061-21549 - macOS 10.14.6 Update (Combo) - 18G103 - 3.93GB
061-21553 - macOS 10.14.6 Update (Delta) - 18G103 - 2.61GB
 
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I already dowloaded the 10.14.6 reissued to check for firmwares, will do the same for 19A582a after.

Still 144.0.0.0.0 for MP5,1:
Code: 
$IBIOSI$    MP51.88Z.F000.B00.1904121248
Apple ROM Version
  Model:        MP51
  EFI Version:  144.0.0.0.0
  Date:         Fri Apr 12 12:43:00 2019
  Build Type:   Release
 
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Reissued 10.14.6 has EFI firmwares dated July 25:

Mac:EFI version:
IM13,1287.0.0.0.0
IM14,1139.0.0.0.0
IM14,2139.0.0.0.0
IM14,3139.0.0.0.0
IM14,4199.0.0.0.0
IM15,1230.0.0.0.0
IM16,1229.0.0.0.0
IM16,2229.0.0.0.0
IM17,1170.0.0.0.0
IM18,1175.0.0.0.0
IM18,3175.0.0.0.0
IM19,1220.270.93.0.0
MB10,1178.0.0.0.0
MB8,1183.0.0.0.0
MB9,1184.0.0.0.0
MBA5,1259.0.0.0.0
MBA6,1117.0.0.0.0
MBA7,1188.0.0.0.0
MBP10,1257.0.0.0.0
MBP10,2280.0.0.0.0
MBP11,1156.0.0.0.0
MBP11,2156.0.0.0.0
MBP11,4194.0.0.0.0
MBP12,1186.0.0.0.0
MBP13,1236.0.0.0.0
MBP13,2259.71.1.0.0
MBP13,3259.71.1.0.0
MBP14,1198.0.0.0.0
MBP14,2198.71.1.0.0
MBP14,3198.71.1.0.0
MBP9,1228.0.0.0.0
MM6,1280.0.0.0.0
MM7,1244.0.0.0.0
MP6,1132.0.0.0.0

So, Catalina GM have newer BootROMs than 10.14.6 reissued today.
 
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Catalina DP11/GM has the same EFI firmware as Catalina DP10, no changes. Creation date for firmwares package is September 17.
Mac:EFI version:
IM13,1288.0.0.0.0
IM14,1140.0.0.0.0
IM14,2140.0.0.0.0
IM14,3140.0.0.0.0
IM14,4200.0.0.0.0
IM15,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,1231.0.0.0.0
IM16,2231.0.0.0.0
IM17,1173.0.0.0.0
IM18,1178.0.0.0.0
IM18,3178.0.0.0.0
IM19,11037.0.73.0.0
MB10,1182.0.0.0.0
MB8,1185.0.0.0.0
MB9,1187.0.0.0.0
MBA5,1260.0.0.0.0
MBA6,1118.0.0.0.0
MBA7,1190.0.0.0.0
MBP10,1258.0.0.0.0
MBP10,2281.0.0.0.0
MBP11,1157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,2157.0.0.0.0
MBP11,4195.0.0.0.0
MBP12,1187.0.0.0.0
MBP13,1240.0.0.0.0
MBP13,2262.0.0.0.0
MBP13,3262.0.0.0.0
MBP14,1202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,2202.0.0.0.0
MBP14,3202.0.0.0.0
MBP9,1229.0.0.0.0
MM6,1281.0.0.0.0
MM7,1245.0.0.0.0
MP6,1133.0.0.0.0
 
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Catalina just released, build is newer than DP11/GM, 19A583 vs 19A582a:

061-18881 - macOS Catalina - 19A583 - 8.59GB
061-18880 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 429.2MB
061-22609 - Safari (High Sierra) - 13.0.2 - 64,4MB
061-22618 - Safari (Mojave) - 13.0.2 - 68,9MB

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MP5,1 still blocked, install or download from MAS, btw :(
 
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I've been hanging back on 140.0.0.0.0 in case any issues arose after flashing 144.0.0.0.0. Has anyone found any bugs? I just want to make sure I'm good to go with this final BootROM.
 
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