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macOS 10.12 Sierra Unsupported Macs Thread
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First of all I want to thank @dosdude1 for his great work. Using your tool I'm able to keep my MBP 5,1 still up to date although not officially supported by Apple.
I've installed the final built using "mas install 1127487414" in Terminal and your tool. After patching the install files on a USB stick, I've installed it over my existing Sierra GM (first one), rebooted, installed the "post install patch" and everything works like a charm
Just one thing that doesn't work as expected: The recovery drive shows up, but if I try to boot from it, the crossed out circle appears. Is there any chance to get the recovery drive working as well? Sometimes it's useful to have it
I've installed the final built using "mas install 1127487414" in Terminal and your tool. After patching the install files on a USB stick, I've installed it over my existing Sierra GM (first one), rebooted, installed the "post install patch" and everything works like a charm
Just one thing that doesn't work as expected: The recovery drive shows up, but if I try to boot from it, the crossed out circle appears. Is there any chance to get the recovery drive working as well? Sometimes it's useful to have it
I get exactly the same thing, did something change in the public GM?What about this error?
I own a Macmini3,1 aka Mac Mini Early 2009. I've tried to browse through this thread searching for answers if Sierra will run on this Mac. So far I've managed to find out that using dosdude's patch tool it can be made to run. However, apparently Wi-Fi might not be functional which is a definite deal-breaker for me. Two questions:
- Will the Wi-Fi support come (or should I stop wasting time on thinking about getting Sierra to my Mac)?
- Will I be able to do system updates like before (via App Store) or do I have to do them manually or with a tool?
I own the late 2009 mac mini and yes, I can confirm Sierra runs using dosdude's tools and patches. Thank you dosdude for all your work
Wifi though is not working because the internal card is not supported and afaik never will be. Nor is afaik a newer model of that internal card available that could be used to upgrade the mini.
One way to go is to buy and try a mac os compatible USB wifi dongle, which I did (I bought one from aukey with a ralink supported chipset which offers osx drivers, do not remember the exact model right now) .. this device runs fine under el cap, but won't under sierra (the driver installs but the dongle's wifi control center won't open) :/
I tried this with sierra gm1, did not try it with the final release yet ...
In fact not having wifi on my mini makes it quite useless with sierra, this is why I installed it on a separate partition where it will remain until this issue is resolved somehow. If I won't be able to get the dongle running I will have to stick with el cap
as regards updates, I remember dosdude saying system updates would be possible once one installs the final version of sierra and the latest version of his update patch. please correct me if I remember incorrectly
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@ChrisChaval, @Tigerman82 - any OS updates (that force the check for your system) will need a patch applied (those of us that were running the beta's, each beta release required the system to be patched again). Minor security patches and App updates should still load fine.
Hopefully it'll just be the 10.12.1 update that will require a patch.
Regarding your wifi cards - I can't help but wonder if the cards which use a similar connector to yours wouldn't work in your mini's. (but, you would also need to buy the antennae as a kit - as I believe the connector has changed).
If the interface and voltage is the same, then it would work (but, that's a gamble someone with one of your systems would need to make).
I did actually have one of the ralink USB adapters working with Sierra (it's the Edimax adapter) - which manufacturer doesn't matter - they all use the same drivers for that chipset. I'll see if I can't find the source for the latest drivers. (it's somewhat annoying to use though - the utility must start up, then find your saved network - and your USB wifi adapter doesn't show up in networking preferences).
Hopefully it'll just be the 10.12.1 update that will require a patch.
Regarding your wifi cards - I can't help but wonder if the cards which use a similar connector to yours wouldn't work in your mini's. (but, you would also need to buy the antennae as a kit - as I believe the connector has changed).
If the interface and voltage is the same, then it would work (but, that's a gamble someone with one of your systems would need to make).
I did actually have one of the ralink USB adapters working with Sierra (it's the Edimax adapter) - which manufacturer doesn't matter - they all use the same drivers for that chipset. I'll see if I can't find the source for the latest drivers. (it's somewhat annoying to use though - the utility must start up, then find your saved network - and your USB wifi adapter doesn't show up in networking preferences).
A link to the drivers would be much appreciated, thank you
I remember downloading mine from mediatek
One more thing ..
One more thing I think I remember is dodude promising to support our old Macs for the next 10 years ...
Correct me if I'm wrong
I remember downloading mine from mediatek
One more thing ..
One more thing I think I remember is dodude promising to support our old Macs for the next 10 years ...
Correct me if I'm wrong
Hi dosdude1, i have a error when i start the installation "operation not permitted "
What the problem for you ? Thanks for your help
Edit : translation :
the operation could not be completed . Operation not permitted. exit the installer to restart your computer and try again
Edit 2 : on MacBook late 2008 with ssd and 5go ram
Edit : translation :
the operation could not be completed . Operation not permitted. exit the installer to restart your computer and try again
Edit 2 : on MacBook late 2008 with ssd and 5go ram
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Pretty sure it's just the utility from MediaTek's website: http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads1/downloads/mt7610u/A link to the drivers would be much appreciated, thank you
I remember downloading mine from mediatek
One more thing ..
One more thing I think I remember is dodude promising to support our old Macs for the next 10 years ...
Correct me if I'm wrong
(Mediatek / realtek are the same)
That one I have tried thank you
The package installs but the utility won't start under Sierra
Under el cap it works just fine
Well, I can tell you that one of them works...I was using it.
I'll take a look in a few days when I'm home again.
[doublepost=1474463891][/doublepost]Hello,
Mine is MacBook pro 17" late 2008 4,1 with the following wifi card same as yours:
Firmware Version: Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.131.36.16)
Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0x8C)
Will macOS sierra work perfectly with out wifi problem ?
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Hardware ID 0x14E4, 0x8C is the BCM4321, which is NOT supported in Sierra.
After updating using @dosdude1's tool everything worked except the wifi - is your wifi working? - and if so could you mention the card.
And to that point - could anyone recommend a wifi usb adapter/card that would work for a 2008 Mac Pro on sierra?
Yes it has. In my case judiciously rebuilding my kernel extensions from either recovery or (in the most dire of cases) from my USB boot solves the problem.
I'm almost giving up. I downloaded the OS again and still getting the crossed out circle sign. I'll change my usb as a last attempt. If I fail again I'll stick with El Capitan, unfortunately.
I'm going to release an update soon to the tool, I think I know what's causing that issue.
I just found out that Sierra is in my purchase history. It is dated 15 September, I think I redeemed the public beta once more that day (because I read that some user now had two entries there and I was curious about it). It seems that this was the actual Sierra release.
