macOS 15 Sequoia on Unsupported Macs Thread

[ginopilotino]

Is this a known bug, or is it just an issue with my Mac?

Problem solved with tccplus. Now Whatsapp works in both directions.

 

[deeveedee]

Problem solved with tccplus. Now Whatsapp works in both directions.

Are you using boot args amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 or amfi=0x80 instead of AMFIPass.kext? If so, why?

 

[deeveedee]

I’m in need of a cheap laptop for light work and I’m not sure which Intel MacBook should I buy.

I'm not planning to spend any more money on Intel-based Macs.

 

[LeVan]

I'm not planning to spend any more money on Intel-based Macs.

Apple released another Sequoia version 15.7.7 OTA, build 24G718, RC2 most likely.

 

[PropClear]

2.5.0n 24G718 no problems so far - fyi

 

[houser]

I’m in need of a cheap laptop for light work and I’m not sure which Intel MacBook should I buy.
Unfortunately, Apple products are REALLY overpriced on the used market in my country, so I haven’t been able to find many good options.

There are the only ones in my budget:
- MBP 2012, i5, 60€ (will upgrade it to an SSD and 16Gb of RAM)
- MBA 2017, 100€

The only things that I require are Safari, AirDrop and AirPlay, that’s about it. I’ve read that they tend to not work on unsupported devices so that kinda worries me a bit.

This is a bit of a how long is a string kind of question. But IMHO the MBA 2015 and onwards runs Sequoia just fine including the stuff you mention and can be had for €40-50. I still have two with decent SSD:s that are all multi boot with Ubuntu and Win11. It also might be worth mentioning that Sonoma stops being supported this fall and Tahoe may possibly run on it at a later time which might add a few years of security patches. Linux may regardless well be the future with US tech going south, so if you have an interest in Linux, the lifespan is well beyond what Apple may support.
I have probably bought my last Mac regardless but happy with the OCLP ones I still have. Good luck.

 

[MacMorrison]

OCLP Sequoioa runs just fine on an external SSD on my 2015 15" MacBook Pro.

I'd pay a bit more and go for the 2017 MBA as it supports a lot more modern features than the 2012, like native HEVC video decode, more power and efficiency (and hopefully a much newer battery). A "2017" MacBook Air is nearly identical to a 2015 MacBook Air, so it wasn't a huge advancement at the time.

2011-2017 MacBook Air have batteries that are easy to replace. Just unscrew the MacBook's bottom case and replace:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Early+2017+Battery+Replacement/135927

 

[K two]

macOS 15.7.7 installed atop 15.7.7 OTA, OCLP 2.5.0n, runs as expected. Build #24G718.👏
👍

 

[Bigwaff]

I made some invasive modifications and now I can't place any WhatsApp calls. Meanwhile, FaceTime works just like before.

Sounds like you may have done it to yourself. Uninstall and try again.

 

[TimothyR734]

Successfully installed

 

[ginopilotino]

Sounds like you may have done it to yourself. Uninstall and try again.

tccplus was the only way. Now whatsapp works.

 

[ginopilotino]

Are you using boot args amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 or amfi=0x80 instead of AMFIPass.kext? If so, why?

I'll check later. I used standard oclp configuration for macpro6,1.

 

[thegdn]

and so the updates begin. and as expected all is well.

 

[skodises]

and so the updates begin. and as expected all is well.

Those of us watching from the sidelines, waiting for the dust to settle, very much appreciate all of you who are willing to be early adopters and pave the path for us cautious types. I may screw my courage to the sticking-place and do the upgrade myself this weekend... Thanks again!

 

[BradleyinDC]

yeah, I check here before updating, thanks!

 

[MacNB2]

Strange the official release is 15.7.5 but they have two beta releases...15.7.6 (24G707) and 15.7.7 (24G718) 🤷‍♂️

 

[ginopilotino]

Are you using boot args amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 or amfi=0x80 instead of AMFIPass.kext? If so, why?

OCLP has "Disable AMFI" option checked. I tryed even "ALLOW_EXECUTABLE_POLICY_OVERRIDE" and/or "FeatureUnlock" enable with no success.

 

[MacMorrison]

Strange the official release is 15.7.5 but they have two beta releases...15.7.6 (24G707) and 15.7.7 (24G718) 🤷‍♂️

They might have a lot of new security vulnerabilities to address rather than any new functionality.

 

[deeveedee]

Those running newest macOS Sequoia how you finding battery life? my 2014 with a recent replacement seems to drain fairly fast not doing much (i get its old) but it feels a few tasks and I’m down to 50% . (I’m not upset using it plugged in but when I fitted the new battery it seemed much better on the latest couple of macOS Sequoia versions I think it’s draining faster)

I'm not using my OCLP'd platforms for anything meaningful, but my "supported" platforms have outstanding battery life with Sequoia 15.7.7 (24G718). At least as good as I've had with any version of macOS.

 

[deeveedee]

OCLP has "Disable AMFI" option checked.

Uncheck it and rebuild Open Core EFI or manually edit your config.plist.

 

[houser]

They might have a lot of new security vulnerabilities to address rather than any new functionality.

Possibly. Maybe more likely compatibility for their bread an butter cloud services and backwards compatibility for new apps. I have to say that I see no point at all in installing the point releases from Apple. Just risky even if the updates these days are minor and works most of the time without issues. My strategy is to never update regardless unless there is a full installer that we can make a USB installer from for fixes and repairs.
Ah well, as always to each their own in the wilderness of the post Intel landscape 😉.

 

[LeVan]

Possibly. Maybe more likely compatibility for their bread an butter cloud services and backwards compatibility for new apps. I have to say that I see no point at all in installing the point releases from Apple. Just risky even if the updates these days are minor and works most of the time without issues. My strategy is to never update regardless unless there is a full installer that we can make a USB installer from for fixes and repairs.
Ah well, as always to each their own in the wilderness of the post Intel landscape 😉.

Use the Terminal: (one line at a time)
softwareupdate --list-full-installers <—to see what's available As of 4-30-2026;
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 15.7.7 <—get the full installer for Sequoia RC2 build 24G718 downloaded to your Applications folder

 

[amaze1499]

Possibly. Maybe more likely compatibility for their bread an butter cloud services and backwards compatibility for new apps. I have to say that I see no point at all in installing the point releases from Apple. Just risky even if the updates these days are minor and works most of the time without issues. My strategy is to never update regardless unless there is a full installer that we can make a USB installer from for fixes and repairs.
Ah well, as always to each their own in the wilderness of the post Intel landscape 😉.

According to the Kbase those "point updates" did close some zero days vulnerabilities in the recent past. How many doors OCLP opened up on the other hand though, who knows…

 

[MacNB2]

They might have a lot of new security vulnerabilities to address rather than any new functionality.

Even so, it's illogical to run two beta's simultaneously.

 

[houser]

According to the Kbase those point updates did close some zero days vulnerabilities in the recent future. How many doors OCLP opened up though, who knows…

Zero day vulnerabilities only in an RC does not give the vibe of an actual Zero day vulnerability though 🙂
But sure, it could be and maybe that is how Apple rolls these days. Security fixes only in the betas 😉