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Still Running OS X Yosemite? Beware, iTunes 12.8.1 Breaks Safari

iTunes from day one never been or probably never will be a stable product. Over complicated database with deep tentacles in the main MacOS. Time for Apple to reinvent what iTunes should be. While they are at it, do the same for photos.
 
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flygbuss said:
You still can use a soft raid as your system drive.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/raid-0-boot-support-in-high-sierra.2103521/#post-25943721

You have to stick to HFS+ but there is also a work around for APFS even though it's more complicated.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mojave-on-raid-with-apfs-a-howto.2125096/

The raid feature disappeared from disk utility within El Capitan but came back with Sierra.

I know it sucks when you own a machine that is no longer officially supported with the latest macOS, I own a 2011 MBP myself, but HS works just fine and I can also use it with a patched Mojave, thanks to the afford of some members here.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-10-14-mojave-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2121473/
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The 2011 Mac Mini I was speaking about is half the way around the world. Upgrading to High Sierra from El Capitan didn't work. There was an error message that the software RAID was not supported. Upgrading to Sierra worked fine. I am not going to be doing all the fancy steps that you reference when the computer is not in my possession. That computer will have to be stuck with Sierra. The question is, though, if High Sierra does support Software RAID on the system volume in HFS+, why did Apple block the upgrade from El Capitan to High Sierra? This is sloppiness or planned obsolescence. The 2011 Mac Mini is not supported by Mojave due to it now being considered vintage.
 
Scerby said:
Reinstalling the OsX is not necessary!!
I had the same problem with Safari yesterday... After 2 hours of finding solution (safe boot, combo update etc.) I've just completely deleted the file "MobileDevice". The path to this file is in Safari's error message: "Referenced from: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/A/MobileDevice"

After deleting this file (on your own risk) Safari successfully opened with the last session, all bookmarks etc.

I recommend to move this file to another place or just rename it!
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... Just fixed a neighbour's Mac using this, can confirm that it works. Thanks Scerby!
 
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pika2000 said:
I’m surprised people are sticking to Yosemite. It was not a good macOS release. Stock apps like Mail were hugely problematic and crashing for me. It’s not until El Capitan that I enjoyed using my Mac again.
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I have a 2009 Macbook Pro it won't let me upgrade the OS to anything newer than Yosimite :(
 
Husinah said:
I cannot find

I cannot find

I have no folder as PrivateFrame . Please help me with it. I have tried everything ,but it doesnot worm
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Ldenove said:
[doublepost=1544899068][/doublepost]Yes, please. I would love instructions on how to do this.
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Husinah said:
Can

you please fix this Safari problem with OSX Yosemite 2012 .
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Solution/help is in this thread, from page 2 and on, answers are there.
 
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Why is anyone still running Yosemite? I don't believe any Macs were left with Yosemite as the maximum version of MacOS supported.

It makes sense that Apple wouldn't test updates with a version of the OS that no one should be running anymore.
 
flygbuss said:
Of course we paid for it. I’m just saying that there is a lot you get in return. It’s more then just updates on a game. You’re getting a new game within a limited time frame (maybe 6 to 7 years).
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We get a lot in return even if there was no OS updates. But my inner dad feels the need to chime in when I hear people use the word "free".
 
zorinlynx said:
Why is anyone still running Yosemite? I don't believe any Macs were left with Yosemite as the maximum version of MacOS supported.

It makes sense that Apple wouldn't test updates with a version of the OS that no one should be running anymore.
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Correct, if it runs Yosemity it runs El Capitan.

Yosemite was one of the worst OS'es in recent years, happy it got much better after this "Vista" OS.
 
sirozha said:
The only problem is that Apple blocks newer OS to be installed in older devices.

For example, with the Mac Mini 2011, Apple removed support for software raid on the system Drive in High Sierra, even though High Sierra is supported on Mac Mini 2011. So, people who own a 2011 Mac Mini with dual drives in RAID1 are stuck with Sierra.

I own a 2012 Mac Mini, and will be stuck with Mojave, as Apple will not support the next macOS version on the 2012 Mac Mini.
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How do you know the 2012 Mini isn’t supported after Mojave?
I haven’t been keeping up with this area.

Thank you.
 
pika2000 said:
I’m surprised people are sticking to Yosemite. It was not a good macOS release. Stock apps like Mail were hugely problematic and crashing for me. It’s not until El Capitan that I enjoyed using my Mac again.
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I still won’t move on from El Capitan just yet. Waiting on some compatibility issues, but I’ll probably take the Mojave plunge soon enough.
 
I have followed these steps and it worked on my Yosemite
Update: Apple appears to have pulled the iTunes 12.8.1 update. Some users have been able to fix Safari by opening the Finder app, clicking on Go > Go to Folder... in the top menu bar, typing in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ and dragging MobileDevice.framework to the Trash. Note: we have not tested these steps.
 
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pika2000 said:
I’m surprised people are sticking to Yosemite. It was not a good macOS release. Stock apps like Mail were hugely problematic and crashing for me. It’s not until El Capitan that I enjoyed using my Mac again.
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Any other OS on my 2015 rMBP runs extremely hot. Yosemite is the only one that makes it usable.
 
sundog925 said:
Any other OS on my 2015 rMBP runs extremely hot. Yosemite is the only one that makes it usable.
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Have you checked Activity Monitor after upgrading to see what is using the CPU? I suspect it may be some application you have installed that doesn't play well with the newer OS. It may be something you're not using anymore, or have an update available that fixes it.
 
garoto said:
That’s what happens when you fire your two bug fixers: Scott Forstal and Bertrand Serle. And Federgghi thinks sitting down and fixing bugs while sipping coffee is below his pay grade. These execs, I tell ya.
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If I remember right Bertrand left on his own and is doing god knows what. Forstall got thrown under the bus by Cook when he rightly refused to sign that letter.
 
zorinlynx said:
Have you checked Activity Monitor after upgrading to see what is using the CPU? I suspect it may be some application you have installed that doesn't play well with the newer OS. It may be something you're not using anymore, or have an update available that fixes it.
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This is moot. Its clean installs everytime just running safari and after "indexing" is done. theres nothing to really index on a fresh install.
 
MacRumors said:



Apple this week released iTunes 12.8.1 for OS X Yosemite up to macOS High Sierra. The minor update resolves an issue that prevented iTunes from streaming media to third-party AirPlay speakers, and contains other minor improvements.

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However, anyone running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 specifically should avoid updating to iTunes 12.8.1 for now, as users across the MacRumors Forums, Twitter, Reddit, and Stack Exchange report that the update somehow breaks Safari 10.1.2, the latest version of the browser for OS X Yosemite.

After updating to iTunes 12.8.1, some users have encountered the following error message when opening Safari on OS X Yosemite:One user on Stack Exchange believes that the iTunes 12.8.1 update may update the MobileDevice.framework in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ to a version incompatible with Safari 10.1.2, but the cause is not entirely clear. We've flagged the issue with Apple and asked if and when a fix will be available.

In the meantime, workarounds include using an alternative browser such as Firefox or upgrading to a newer macOS version -- of course, those still using OS X Yosemite likely don't want to or can't upgrade. Updating to iTunes 12.9 is not possible on OS X Yosemite, as that version is only compatible with macOS Mojave.

Update: Apple appears to have pulled the iTunes 12.8.1 update. Some users have been able to fix Safari by opening the Finder app, clicking on Go > Go to Folder... in the top menu bar, typing in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ and dragging MobileDevice.framework to the Trash. Note: we have not tested these steps.

Article Link: Still Running OS X Yosemite? Beware, iTunes 12.8.1 Breaks Safari
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Deleting this file does solve the safari problem, however; my iMac will now not recognize my iPhones.
I have tried connecting them via usb and bluetooth.

Any advice would be great.
 
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sundog925 said:
Any other OS on my 2015 rMBP runs extremely hot. Yosemite is the only one that makes it usable.
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I’m running High Sierra on my 2015 rMBP - haven’t had any heat issues.

I will note that I had previously rolled back to El Capitan on two different occasions because earlier versions of Sierra and High Sierra sucked - but the final iteration of High Sierra seems pretty solid (thankfully, since El Capitan no longer receives security updates).
 
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