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MP 1,1-5,1 Strange Audio Issue on MP 4,1>5,1 Mojave 10.14.4
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For those already at 18E226, this update only available via Appstore macOS full installer, right?
I ran the 14.4.08 full installer yesterday and confirmed that the issue was present in headphones and HDMI audio. After running the 14.4.10 full installer today, I'm not noticing it nearly as much, though it doesn't seem to be completely gone. You probably wouldn't notice it if you weren't listening for it. I haven't tested it extensively though. Might be a step in the right direction, at least.
I just go to Appstore and download the full installer, still 14.4.08. You get the 14.4.10 from Appstore?
Same for me too. Also (I could be wrong), I think that's the INSTALLER version number, and noting to do with the packages installed (just a hunch), but I would like to know, if anyone actually does know.
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No, I downloaded it through Mojave Patcher. I try to use the App Store as little as possible because of the “Apple knows better” mentality behind it.
18E2034 is a specific build for 2019 iMacs and it's older than 18E227. That's why I always tell to not use MojavePatcher with supported Macs.
If you want to download full installers bypassing MAS, use installinstallmacos.py and not MojavePatcher.
installinstallmacos.py is a tool developed by Pixar people and the nearest thing of an official downloader that you can get for full installers.
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Yeah, I Don’t do the Mojave patcher on mine. Honestly I’ve never had a problem with the App Store for my daily driver. I have used it when testing, but not for daily use. I too recommend installinstallmacos.py if avoiding the App Store.
It is not showing through Software Update. Do wonder if it's just an updated package for updated MacBookAir. Only showing with installinstallmacos.py script on MBP11,3. Will check MP5,1 software update next week. Tend not to force install these types of releases unless there's a major issue with software update. Anyone experiencing the audio issue may want to at least give it a test on a SATA drive clean install and report back.
No, it’s a new full installer for all Macs and not Delta/Combo update. BridgeOS stand-alone packages were updated too, but it’s not important for us here.
You have to go to the MAS and download the full installer again. This will bring you the new build number.
Just as a continuation to this, as its been about a week + with the new new X5680's and there has been zero audio issues since in everything (Bluetooth, DP, HDMI, Lineout, Games, iTunes, Youtube, etc.) Just thought those who may still be struggling with this would want some longer term feedback.
I have a Mac Pro 4,1-> 5,1 with duel CPU tray. I recently delid my two X5675 and upgrade my Mac Pro with them. So E5520 too X5675. I can confirm that I do see audio struggling when E5520 is used. Audio struggling is GONE after upgraded to X5675. BTW, my system is 10.14.5 public beta 2 with Vega 56.
MAS isn't showing 18E227 through download on two different machines. I'm one of the "lucky" few to get smaller files majority of the time from MAS... "installinstallmacos.py" is the only way I am currently able to access/download 18E227 full installer.
Regardless, does not seem vital or important update to test 18E227 since I'm not experiencing this issue and so far have not been able to trigger the issue with dual X5690's.
I'm not sure how they decide who gets a small installer. MAS always gives me the latest full installer. I guess installinstallmacos.py is the way to go for you then.
Please check if you have stuttering/static with audio cds and iTunes downloaded music. With my MP5,1 listening iTunes downloaded music, I have stuttering about 3 times a minute with some of the music, some people have a few seconds apart for anything. Never had from streaming, only from local saved files.
yes it has dual 5620 - checked this with macCPUid
Just playing a cd and listened to music from itunes, using audio over DP to the monitor... all normal, no stuttering
ANy other tests to try? isn't there someone reporting sluggish graphics?
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...with-mojave-10-14-4-update-confirmed.2176754/
As for tests, there's a Garageband test someone suggested back at this post:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...1-mojave-10-14-4.2176792/page-4#post-27278302