Jessie, another interesting, detailed and useful video as usual. Thank you ! In this video I've also found the answer to the question I posted to you on Discord (how to delete old KDKs). Thank you again !
@@JessiesFlying I realize OpenCore Patcher downloads the older KDK release, possibly because it wasn't updated for 14.2.1, but have you tested with KDK 23C64?
As usual, very clear and concise! Thank you for taking the time to make such informative videos! Man, your Discord is at 800 members? That's amazing! I remember when you first launched it XD I hope you had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you a Happy New Year!
7:34 I think your meant USB 3.0, ive got the same issue, but after using a USB 2.0 Hub, and a restart ( Youll need it plugge din before a restart otherwise when you plug it in, and the install menu, it doesnt work) my mouse and keyboard worked.
Hi and thanks -- I always look forward to watching your videos and learn a lot. Your presentation and level of detail is excellent for a broad set of experience levels. I did perform an update on my 2014 iMac using an external SSD because the original fusion drive is defective. All went well with my install. thanks for all you do Tom
Hello. I just upgraded 3 MacBook Pros, 2012, 2016 and a 2017 , all 13 inch models, to Sonoma 14.3 without any issues. The 3 systems are running OCLP 1.3.0. I didnt have to touch them during the upgrade, ie- pressing option key and selecting "Mac Installer" , they all installed without intervention . Awesome channel.
Me again. Did the OCLP upgrade and Sonoma update, through software update, on 2012 MacBook Pro and all is working fine. Cleaned up the kdk’s too. Thanks
I use an iMac 2011 21.5 on Big Sur, (used to be Ventura) and I can definitely recommend OCLP. One thing to keep in mind though, with MacOS versions newer than Big Sur, the Maps app will not work on 2011 or previous Macs. I have also noticed some other little bugs with the UI, like when minimizing Windows, the borders might flash red, and GPU acceleration as a whole is generally not great. That was only on my 2011 iMac, as it's GPU lacks Metal support, (same goes for your 2011 MacBook Pro as the GPUs in it is basically the same as what's in 21.5 2011 iMacs). Your 2013 MacBook Pro should be perfectly fine though. Oh, one last thing, make sure they both have SSDs. Newer versions of MacOS on HDDs are, well, not pleasant to say the least XD Good luck and have a Happy New Year!
hey ich habe die 14.3 KDK runtergeladen und installiert und dann das 14.2.1 problemlos installiert. Dann noch OCLP die Patches machen lassen und es läuft auf einem MBPro Mid 2014. Gibt es eigentlich seit 14.2 ein erweitertes Lademanagement? Sehe die Diode auf meinem Ladegerät (Grün=Geladen und Rot=Laden) manchmal ausgehen bei 80% Ladestand. LG und wie immer herzlichen Dank
I’ve tried different channels/people but I cant update my late 2013 Mac book pro. HELP What am i doing wrong? I also looked for the KDK & didn’t find it…I followed your instructions
Hello Jessie, I have a late 2012 Mac mini wich I updated to the Sonoma 14.3 and now after few minutes my computer got freeze, so I dont know whats going on with that computer. Also I have a Late 2011 Macbook Pro wich I installed sonoma 14.1.2 and I updated all the patches with open core the 1.3.0 and everything loads normal but the screen is all white, so what shoul I do?
This method doesn't work an Mac Mini late 2012 (6,2). Had major problems. Had to reinstall from the Internet! You say oclp will automatically install the KDK. MAybe that was the problem I had with my Mac mini?
Some unsupported Macs do not need the KDK, if OCLP does not download it during the system install it is not needed. I dont know if you have mentioned it before, if so I think it is worth while.
still no hardware accelaration ona 5.1 rx580.The card I MacVidcardmodified RX580. the reson I thing is the the root patch uses and old KDK, 23C63. how do I work around this?
I followed all the instructions, and even followed the other opencore installer guy on youtubes instructions, and still my 2013 macbook pro 9,2 says sonoma is unsupported. (When i do the reboot in safety mode, the sonoma sign is greyed out) so i cant install like that and the installtion app i have of sonoma in the launcher tells me its unsupported. Am i missing something? Any guidance would be appreciated
Ive done it also with a Macbook Pro 2017, iMac 2012, iMac 2009, everything runs very fine. Even the official updates are running perfect. Whats crazy ive updated with an iMac 2009 to Monterey, after that i was searching after updates from the settings menu, and it showed me, Macos Sonoma, ive downloadet it officialy, and runs very fine. Afetr the download startet, OpenCore detected a few root patches and updated it. But one problem ive had, in Macos install menu i had no mouse and keyboard. After using a USB 2.0 Hub, mouse and Keyboard works fine, its just in the install menu.
Hi Jessie my wife let my daughter use her MacBook Pro 2012 it was upgraded to Sonoma it has OCLP 1.2.0 installed. I did the root patcher and now upon reboot it’s seems to be stuck in a boot loop. What can I do to get it back to normal?
I tried to upgrade my MacBook pro 2015, but with Sonoma the Mac appears more Slow, Thun I would Like to go back to Monterey, the os previously admitted by apple for this machine. How can I do (even if I have to re-install all my previous apps? Thanks.
Yes they do and works like a champ, Macbook pro 2017 touch bar, I deleted mostly from the developer folder then the update downloaded the 23C63 and the left was 23C64 . The video was great 👍
Hi Jessie, thank you very much for your explanations. I have one Question. Basically, Sonoma works great, but when I start the Logic program for the first time there is a graphic error. The grid lines have disappeared. When I close the program and start it again everything works correctly. What could be the reason for this? Kind regards and thank you ..Thomas
After Updating my 2020 iMac to 14.2.1, my Wi-Fi was DOA; now I can't locate the network, airdrop is not working, and I can't locate Hot spots. All my other Apple products are working, wi-fi is working fine.
I have had Ventura on my 2009 Mac mini for serveral weeks now running ok using ethernet connection and just the other day I discovered that the wi-fi is not working and I cannot set it up if ever I needed it. I went into system settings and discovered that I could not toggle the on/off button to enable me to set up wi-fi. Is there a simple way to correct this?
Okay yesterday I did the 14.2.1 update to my Mac Pro 5.1 (2011). It did everything fine I came to the Log-In screen and had no mouse or keyboard. So okay I connected USB-Mouse/keyboard on the Mac Pro 5.1 USB 2.0 Port no function either. Close to an heartattack and after a brake I had the idea to try to use the USB 3.0 Hub for the connection and it worked. I could log-in and OCLP popped up and I could make the root patches. Everything works fine now again. You mentioned it in your video but I just have seen it now. The KDK-story I will check tomorrow. Thanks anyway.
If I delete all KDKs and then apply the Root Patch no KDK is being downloaded. I use OCLP 1.3.0 and Sonoma 14.2.1 on a MacBookPro9,2 (2012). I have to download them manually. Any idea what might be wrong with my installation?
Still using version 14.0 I disabled automatic updates.I own a MacBook Pro 5,5 mid 2009. 4 go ram 1 Tb HDDand I installed sierra and high sierra Mojave and Catalina with dos dude 1 patchers and Big Sur Monterey ventura and Sonoma with OLP . the pc is slow of course but usable with Sonoma 14.0.
Unfortunately Adobe Premiere and After Effects 2024 don't run anymore on a Mac Pro 5.1 because there is no AVX2 instruction set support on Xeon processors. After 15 years of loyal service and upgrades I have to use my Mac Pro 5,1 as a server or something. Davinci Resolve 18.6.4 however runs very smooth on a Mac Pro 5,1 that is until of course DaVinci Resolve is going to use AVX2 support only in future software updates. I can use Adobe Creative suite 2024 on my Mac Book Pro late 2015 running Monterey which is far slower than my Mac Pro 5,1 but I can't install it on that Mac Pro 5,1 which runs Monterey, very sad!!!
I found stepping down a version of Premiere which you can do with Creative Cloud it works ok still, as does Photoshop, but it's getting a little annoying, likewise soon time to upgrade.
I use the latest version of Premiere and After Effects 2023. I can hold on for a while as long as I don't have to share projects with my clients. I work a lot now with Davinci Resolve which is great and works like magic I don't even need proxies when working in 4k and the timeline is butter smooth.@@michaeljarcher
Which OS upgrade would you suggest for my MacBook pro 9.2 (Mid 2012) non retina but with 16gb RAM and 256GB Samsung SSD and i7 processor, Monterey - Ventura - Sonoma, Usage is limited to web browsing only mostly as it is my secondary laptop, I am primary a window PC user....Thanks in advance.
Watching your video is fun, but saw several videos and imac 5k with Monterey sold in shops, stating it’s not good to good further Monterey on those intel macs. So I’d love to have people taking more about their experiences rather than many explanation on how to use those patch etc . This is great don’t get me wrong but new computers are here and it’s time to change don’t you think? I can’t wait to get a new M3 Imac.
@@JessiesFlying Seriously Mac mini M1 €700 not that high ! I'm just disapointed it comes with 8g which isn't enough but you can buy new macs and prices decrease faster since they make new ones like phones every years so everybody can afford a new Mac! I still use my 27 inch imac cos I have the software for what I do on El captain; there is a difference with needing a new computer and updating the OS on old ones! Your work is more important than having the last OS new design! but hey people love to buy expensive Iphone every year to use facebook so what can you do?!
Jessie, I need KDK help. I'm trying to do a clean install (not update) of Sequoia 15.2 on a MacPro 5,1. I did the USB install method, but the root patches don't automatically come with it. At least not the all-important Legacy USB 1.1. OCLP doesn't look for KDK files when I click Post Install Root Patches. It also doesn't ask for a password to install as Root like in your video. It just proceeds with the patch, including all the Metallib stuff. OCLP says that it is patching the Legacy USB 1.1, but it doesn't actually happen. I've gone over all the text that scrolls by during the root patching, and there is no mention of KDK. Nothing like your screen that shows it's checking for KDK files, or skipping because it found a local copy. And the folder /Library/Developer is empty. So I try downloading and installing the KDK package manually and run the Root Patch again, but the result is the same. It's like OCLP just ignores the installed KDK. I've been at this for a week. I've rebooted a billion times, including SMC and NVRAM resets. Please help.
@@JessiesFlying Hi Jessie. Thanks for your response. I really appreciate it. I have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680. Graphics and video are not a problem. It seems that the Legacy USB 1.1 patch just doesn't "take". So it doesn't recognize any of the USB 1 devices, including the bluetooth controller. I had everything working in Sonoma. I'm certain I'm following your instructions, and those of Mr Macintosh. I watched the videos a million times. I really don't think I'm doing anything wrong, but I must be. Your help is greatly appreciated, and thanks for all the videos. Danke Schön!
When I boot into Mojave, I see the USB controller in System Report, including all 8 USB. 2 USB 2, and 6 USB 1, which powers my bluetooth and a microphone I have plugged in. But in the Sequoia install I just see the 2 USB 2. Bluetooth doesn't work. The adapter shows up, but the name is wrong. I'm just not seeing what I'm doing wrong. Hopefully you've got some ideas.
@@user-bx3rt2ox4f that’s weird. As I said the KDK would only be needed for AMD GPUs, so that can’t be the reason. Did you try a different OCLP version maybe…? 🤔
@@JessiesFlying Progress! I uninstalled OCLP 2.2.0, and installed 1.5.0. I downloaded and created a usb installer for Sonoma. I did a clean install of Sonoma on my HD. Legacy USB works, and I see all the USB 1 devices working, including the Bluetooth Controller. I'm not sure why, but Open Core, built and installed with OCLP 2 and above were not working at all. 1.5.0 somehow has the magic sauce to restore USB 1.1 on my particular machine. Now that it's working, I'll next test updating OCLP to the latest version, and then updating to Sequoia. Is there a way for me to save a version of this working EFI so that I can paste it, or parts of it, onto the EFI of the Sequoia HD in the event that OCLP 2.2.0 breaks the USB 1.1?
Hi Jessie, i ran into a problem trying to update from 14.0 to 14.2.1. Open Core does it jobb and informing me about an update ongoing, and installing a KDK 14.2 build 23C63. Once restarted, computer get stuck. but thanks to your other video i fixed the bootup. what shall i do? install another KDK before the update? thanks!
@@JessiesFlying it does boot up after the fix. But is still on 14.0. I performed same procedure again: automatic update, open core downloads kdk 23C63. Computer restarts to install the update, no progress bar and its not booting.
And yet to my deep regret macbook pro 13 L2011 it is not possible to work. Very slow, BT does not work at all. I will have to install High Sierra and get by with it.
@@JessiesFlying Installed it this morning. Had some problem with widgets and icloud stopped worked after hour of using. Installed it second time, now runs great without any problem - very smooth and without overheating!
👋 Sir. What do you mean with jump updates? I'M running 14.0 and waiting to the last Sonoma update! Also If you use the usb method does open core adds the latest KDK along?
Hello colleague! A few weeks ago I was in a bind trying to install Mac os and thanks to your help I was able to solve it; I thank you very much for your attention. Everything worked perfectly and I was able to install Monterrey (I decided to stick with this OS on Mac). I am currently in a small detail; The iMac I have is the 14.3 with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics card with 1 GB and I have had problems with some software since they do not recognize the graphics card. Any advice that can help me solve this problem?
It might be that the graphic card driver stack (that the devs used to reintegrate drivers into macOS) is a more generic one and that your software doesn’t recognize it correctly - maybe ask on my discord server if anyone has the same issue…?
I originally updated to Ventura 13.4. I recently ran an upgrade via OCLP software. I just clicked through and didn’t realize what I was doing. Now whenever I login to my user profile, it’s just stuck there with the spinning wheel. Any thoughts on what I can do to fix? I left it running over night thinking it’s indexing but I think something is wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Jessie. I have a Mac Pro 4.1>5.1 with Monterey / Ventura dual boot and OCLP 0.6.8 but I can't install Sonoma. Since I started testing with OCLP 1.0.0, I cannot see the USB installer since OCLP 1.0.0 appeared. I have tried using the front and rear USB ports and the USB 3.0 PCI ports. I have installed OCLP from Big Sur and I have never had a problem but with Sonoma I can't. No problem with OCLP. Any suggestions on what I could try? Thanks in advance.
@@JessiesFlying My Mac Pro 4.1 (flashed 5.1) works perfectly with OCLP 0.6.8. I have never had any problems from Big Sur to my current Monterey/Ventura dual boot. The problem is that since I tried OCLP 1.0.0 for the first time it has never shown me the bootable USB installer with Sonoma. I have tried several later versions of both OCLP and Sonoma, but never see the bootable USB.
Hey, everybody. Jesse, thank you for your video. I came across the fact that OpenCore legacy Patcher does not pull up (download KDK files) on its own. I installed Sonoma using the installation usb disk method, and during the initial installation it installed KDK 23C5047e, then I manually installed 23C64. Did a test, uninstalled the existing KDK, ran OpenCore legacy Patcher 1.3.0 and it didn't even offer to install any KDK, so my laptop works without KDK))))) I have a MacBook Pro 2015 Erly, installed Sonoma 14.2.1. Please help me to understand, what could be the problem why the KDK is not automatically loaded?
Another great update. Would be good to hear your comments on Macmini 14.2.1 update experiences. I have updated (A1347) Macmini6.1 and Macmini6,2, and they both seem to suffer from the same problem - CPU utilization goes to 100% when the screen saver comes up. I've now adjusted them to 2min time out and 2min screen off, but wonder if you have seen the same problem. No issues with my MacbookAir6,2 :-)
Hi Jessie. The admin user has been removed from my Mac Pro 5,1 since I updated to 14.2. I’ve tried the fixes, but recovery mode and single user mode don’t load. Do you have any suggestions?
First install on an unsupported mac is to create the installer and patch it FOR THAT MAC. Install it. Turn off auto updates (should always be the case). Wait. Install OpenCore updates, let it reboot. Dont install system updates, wait a while. This should be the case if you have a "supported" or "unsupported" machine. Unsupported, just means it can really run it but its been disabled to sell you a newer model
While that is for sure probably the best method I think it’s also worth while to mention that some Mac’s can get from 17.1 to higher versions from using the macOS update section. I’ve successfully updated my Mac Pro 2013 6,1 to 17.2.1 this way with out any issues.
I noticed the RX580 GPU in 2009 5,1 Mac Pro perform much worse in games after going from Sonoma 14.1 to 14.2.1. The benchmarks are nice, but the actual performance while gaming is worse. Performance is great in FCPX as well, so it just seems related to gaming... Any idea why? It's very noticeable for me.
@@JessiesFlying I did try that first but got no solutions offered. Even tried setting the spoof to none, but it keeps reverting to minimal no matter what. Very strange GPU behavior.
Jessie: Great instructions again, appreciate your effort. I have updated to 14.2.1 a few days ago on iMac 2015, MBP 2012 and I have downloaded KDK 23C64 ready to use if needed but OCLP 1.3.0 has started to install 23C50e something and I experience no much issue except some macs have problem at log in when no wifi available. I haven't updated MBP 2015 15" and MBA 2015 13" yet, they may be in Os 14.1 still. Do you anticipate any problems ? My question is how did you get internet in these models since they don't have ethernet jack. Any suggestions ? I will also wait for your next video on how to set up fusion drive ? I want to know if the fusion drive with SSD and NVME drive possible ? Any increase in speed in fusion drive set up that way ? Thank you very much. Your videos explain a lot and help to understand the reason behind doing it.
Thanks! I don’t expect any problems with updating, if you expect no WiFi download & install KDK before updating so the root patch finds it without WiFi - or use usb method
Personnellement j'ai charger Sonoma sur un iMac I7 31 go de Ram 27 pouces fin 17 et il fonctionne très bien , il est même plus rapide iii et il n'est pas en étendu , il est comme Ventura en APFS ... et aussi sans être mit avec OpenCore Legacy .. Bonne journée et merci .
hello Jessie. Happy holidays! One question, do i need to install the KDK manually or OCLP automatically installs the appropriate KDK for 14.2.1 if im updating it via system settings? hope you see this comment. thank you!
Hi thanks for your support ! I have a mac pro 5.1 and my legacy Bluetooth doesn't work on monterey or ventura, do you think it can work on sonoma ? Does it work with your Bluetooth card ? Thanks again, and have a nice day ;)
I am running Sonoma 14.1.1 on a 2012, 5,1 Mac Pro. Can I update to 14.2.1 through system settings or do I need to create a USB drive installer as I did initially? I have the current KDK installed. Will the USB install method update the OS, or will I need to format the drive to install 14.2.1? I run a separate Nvmw SSD for my system and applications with a separate drive for my user account. Thank you.
@@JessiesFlying thank you. The Nvme drive is a Samsung 980 and has been working great. I do have an Apple usb keyboard and mouse attached. I needed that when I first installed Sonoma.
@@JessiesFlyingIt will work if done right, but, in order to make it work, you have to update to macOS Mojave using Apple’s method first. Otherwise, the bootROM firmware doesn’t allow for booting macOS from an “external” SSD… and the system sees the NVME drive as external!
Hi Jessie, thx for the awesome tips. I run 14.1 .2 on my iMac 27 5K late 2015. It has 32Gb but has a fusion drive. Initial boot time is short but in the first 4-6 minutes my mac is very unresponsive. After that everything is running great. Would installing a SSD help to reduce the time till I can actually use my Mac?
@@JessiesFlying Thx, but I can't open the activity monitor until it is running steady. Not such a big problem though, after a few minutes everything is working perfectly.
Jessie, thank you for all good advise. I just installed the 14.2.1 in my Mac Pro 2012 and it works fine. I remember that thera was a performance drop that could affect my type of Mac; the spoofing. it is now set to minimal. Shall I set it to none for better performance?
Jessie, Ithink I have done all part right, but since the last two updates of both Sonoma and Logic, my Mac Pro 5.1 is a lot slower, mainly in the way the RX580 works. I am not able to see the weather the hardware accelerations work, as the Videoproc is not allowed to see it. I am suspecting that the KDK is not the right one. Is there a way to see if I am having the right one in? All is running, but slower. I have set the spoofing level to "none" and maybe there is a difference, but not significantly. Geekbench is also fine and not slower. Maybe it is my perception that is faster!!! Happy new year, anyhow!
Jessie, now I am pretty sure that there is something wrong with the KDK and how it handles AMD Legacy polaris and my RX580. It is not possible to see the hardwares acceleration with Videoproc. It seems like the whole GUI is sluggish and even if i use three screens, it worked perfectly in the Monterey condition with superquick graphics. Any clues? Is there anything I can set different in SMBIOS?
The bootloader also injects some drivers without changes to the OS because just in memory, the bootloader isn't just there to fool the Mac Also for high sierra patcher you probably still want to use OpenCore bootloader as accel on all unsupported and patchable models is native on High Sierra (yes Apple dropped completely compatible models with Sierra). For Mojave, know that Dosdude's patcher has an issue rendering some apps like Chrome and Discord on NVIDIA 9000 and 300 series GPUs. I haven't tested the GT 120, but I can confirm the 8600M GT does not exhibit this issue. For Catalina... a lot of 3rd party apps will crash on launch with no fix aside from running a few terminal commands and rebuilding the signature, but browsers like Chrome constantly update so the issue will always come back. For this reason I recommend OCLP 0.4.3 TUI as you can run Catalina on non Metal with far fewer bugs, in fact all I have noticed is the monitors preferences not letting you in.
@@JessiesFlying wait less issues than Ventura? Kinda surprising given how much they struggled to implement full support (not as bad as with Ventura though but they did have that progress already)
Great video as always, Jessie. I am having issues with my Mac mini Mid 2011 crashing/freezing. It updated and installed just fine but after idle time, I walk back up to the computer and notice the screen is frozen on the desktop and I have to hard restart every time. Have you run into this issue?
Great info as usual! On OS11.x.x on a MacPro5,1 have you had issues with no acceleration on an RX580? Pretty sad that the stock original card is faster than this one! :D I've had no luck getting oclp 1.3.0 & OS13.x.x to install onto it. Maybe I'll have to wait for 1.3.1 (or whatever) to come along?
@@JessiesFlying - Well, more trying (and trying, and trying, and....). Found the issue, though I have no idea why! Got a perfectly good install of Monterey in, with OCLP 1.2.1. Added in the RX580, and could only get to a (30%?) boot bar coming from the OE video card. Removed the OE video card and then got nothing (display wise) from the RX580. Then... removed the PCIe WiFI card (OE video still out). Rebooted, and it came to life! Put the WiFi card back in, and it was still fine. ?!?!?! The only thing I'm ever so slightly confused on (and it could just be me) - in Geekbench 6, it says I have no valid GPU that can be tested. Is it just too low end of a card?
@@DrFiero you may not install root patches for old hardware if you intend to swap afterwards. Make sure to install macOS with old hardware and as few as possible, then swap hardware and install root patches afterwards
Hi Jessie's flying, First of all the best wishes for the year 2024.Frohes neues Jahr. I have a problem here with my Mac Pro 5.1 2009 with a metal card. I had installed Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 with the latest open core patcher via a bootable usb drive.I have checked my KDK, it's 14.2_23C5047e My system works for Max a couple of hours only and then all apps start to crash, finder starts to crash and all my apps just quit, nothing works.I have to force my Mac to restart holding the power button for some time. Already did nvram reset but nothing changed. In the worst case: could I go back to Ventura via my Time Machine backup or will that not work? Or just download Ventura from the Appstore and make a bootable drive I don't know or make a new bootable usb installer with open core patcher but now for Ventura and install it without reformatting my ssd.That should work or? I don't want a clean install. What is your advice? Vielen Dank im Voraus, Haluk.
Hi and a happy new year to you as well! Unfortunately one cannot downgrade macOS - only via clean install. but your problem sounds like a heat problem - check all fans and renew thermal paste....
@@JessiesFlying I did everything.Cleaned the Mac Pro inside out, thermal paste everything but still same problem. Nothing changed in my configuration only I went from Ventura to Sonoma and all the problems started. My Mac Pro never runs hot, is always cool.Maybe more people having the same problems after going to Sonoma?
Air 2015 NO Developer FOLDER. Please dont anyone suggest look in /Library instead of ~/Library, i know how to find all the Library/Developer folders. However this means I have to fallback on the USB stick method as otherwise I cant install (or even get) the post-install patches (which include wifi - macbook air has no inbuilt RJ45 for ethernet, only wifi). So I use Create Macos Installer to fetch the installer 23C71 and then exit to main oclp menu. Then I later select Use Existing Installer and it finds 23C64 but nothing else. So is it 23C71 with the wrong metadata or is the link (and Metadata) shown in oclp wrong? finally - how can I make the pre-update-download-of-KDK (or post-install-patches not requiring KDK) work properly ?
I think your MacBook doesn’t need KDK - it’s only needed for AMD graphic cards and older Intel CPUs… if there is no developer folder and you start root patch with internet and there is no download started then it’s not needed
@@JessiesFlying thanks J. That solves one issue but not the other. Install by USB stick stuck required safe start but then the install worked and all is fine. The problem is the wifi drivers - now if installing those drivers for post-install somehow works by USB stick (im not sure how - that operates) could OCLP not download them in advance as it does the kdk for machines needing it, so that they can be installed without working wifi? It seems to me daft that kdk can be dealt with this way (when needed) but not critical post-install patches - but they can, somehow, with usb-install.
@@JessiesFlying yes, with USB method, by magic. I realise your priority, understandably, is to help get machines working where not working - please ignore me if its a nuisance. What I’m trying to understand: 1. How patching operates with USB install, 2. If pre-downloading can work where kdk needed why not where other critical patching needed to run because drivers removed (eg wifi on Air) - seems like a crazy oclp design decision. Since wifi drivers removed in 14.2.1 on probably most machines (eg MBP 2012 also) then it will affect many using non-usb method.
@@josephfredbill if it works now the drivers were already there in OCLP. Sometimes reboots or NVRAM resets are necessary to activate WiFi or Bluetooth…
All standard hardware, nothing upgraded. Both the 2011 mac mini and iMacs are now fine. Before the limitation was the video drivers, so you were stuck on 10.13.6. Now all thats gone @@sko556
Can also confirm the 2010 iMac works fine, as long as you have an SSD installed. 7200RPM hd is well sort of ok, but not good enough. If you have a 7200RPM HD stick to 11.7.10
Jessie, another interesting, detailed and useful video as usual. Thank you ! In this video I've also found the answer to the question I posted to you on Discord (how to delete old KDKs). Thank you again !
I remembered that, so I included it into the video - you’re welcome!
Thanks for your work! I can wait for the next bigger Sonoma update in January. Have a good start into the new year 🎉
Same to you, thank you!
Excellent video, clear and straight forward, thanks. Happy New Year from all of us here in Mexico City
Thank you, happy new year from Arizona!!
Thank you for the detail you put into these videos. Your channel is the first I go to among all the channels I follow.
Thank you! ☺️
@@JessiesFlying I realize OpenCore Patcher downloads the older KDK release, possibly because it wasn't updated for 14.2.1, but have you tested with KDK 23C64?
@@tonyscaminaci7959 yes, as i said in the video - both work
Thanks very much for all the detail, I was waiting to hear from you :)
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As usual, very clear and concise! Thank you for taking the time to make such informative videos! Man, your Discord is at 800 members? That's amazing! I remember when you first launched it XD I hope you had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you a Happy New Year!
Yes I had a great Christmas, happy new year to you as well!!!
7:34 I think your meant USB 3.0, ive got the same issue, but after using a USB 2.0 Hub, and a restart ( Youll need it plugge din before a restart otherwise when you plug it in, and the install menu, it doesnt work) my mouse and keyboard worked.
Hi and thanks -- I always look forward to watching your videos and learn a lot. Your presentation and level of detail is excellent for a broad set of experience levels. I did perform an update on my 2014 iMac using an external SSD because the original fusion drive is defective. All went well with my install. thanks for all you do Tom
thank you! next video is about Fusion Drive, so stay tuned! ;-)
You are absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much for another fantastic video! 😊
Thank you!
it’s thanks to you!, I succeeded on Macbook Pro 2009 and 2012 as well as iMac late 2013 27”….
Happy New Year 2024 !
Happy new year to you!!!
Hey glad to see this video. I just had trouble with this macOS version on my Mac Pro but after your video I was reminded how to do it the RIGHT way 😂
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Hello. I just upgraded 3 MacBook Pros, 2012, 2016 and a 2017 , all 13 inch models, to Sonoma 14.3 without any issues. The 3 systems are running OCLP 1.3.0. I didnt have to touch them during the upgrade, ie- pressing option key and selecting "Mac Installer" , they all installed without intervention . Awesome channel.
Great to hear! 🚀
Thanks, you're the best 🙂
When can we expect to see a video on upgrading from 14.2 to 14.3? Looking forward to it! There's a bugfix re Parallels that I really need!
Already working on it 👍🚀
Me again. Did the OCLP upgrade and Sonoma update, through software update, on 2012 MacBook Pro and all is working fine. Cleaned up the kdk’s too. Thanks
Can this upgrade work parfectly well on a mid 2011 macbook air 13 inch it has a 4gb ram and 256gb rom of ssd
I don’t recommend Sonoma on Macs older than 2012
@@JessiesFlying 😪😓 so for how long will ventura be supported
@@DRAEKAYY a few more years - are you successfully running Ventura?
@@JessiesFlying nah haven't tried it but by God grace I'll upgrade it today
Great thank you for the sharing of the video. Gold man)
Excited to try this! Our current MBP’s are 2011 and 2013.
I use an iMac 2011 21.5 on Big Sur, (used to be Ventura) and I can definitely recommend OCLP. One thing to keep in mind though, with MacOS versions newer than Big Sur, the Maps app will not work on 2011 or previous Macs. I have also noticed some other little bugs with the UI, like when minimizing Windows, the borders might flash red, and GPU acceleration as a whole is generally not great. That was only on my 2011 iMac, as it's GPU lacks Metal support, (same goes for your 2011 MacBook Pro as the GPUs in it is basically the same as what's in 21.5 2011 iMacs). Your 2013 MacBook Pro should be perfectly fine though. Oh, one last thing, make sure they both have SSDs. Newer versions of MacOS on HDDs are, well, not pleasant to say the least XD Good luck and have a Happy New Year!
@@93Volvo240 you’re so right!
@@JessiesFlying Thank you! Also, thanks for making the videos that taught me that stuff 😁😁😁
hey ich habe die 14.3 KDK runtergeladen und installiert und dann das 14.2.1 problemlos installiert. Dann noch OCLP die Patches machen lassen und es läuft auf einem MBPro Mid 2014. Gibt es eigentlich seit 14.2 ein erweitertes Lademanagement? Sehe die Diode auf meinem Ladegerät (Grün=Geladen und Rot=Laden) manchmal ausgehen bei 80% Ladestand. LG und wie immer herzlichen Dank
Nicht dass ich wüsste… 🤔
My keyboard and trackpad doesn't work?. Did I select the wrong Keyboard? macbook pro 2010.
You need the root patch installed for that. Maybe try a USB keyboard and mouse?
I’ve tried different channels/people but I cant update my late 2013 Mac book pro. HELP What am i doing wrong? I also looked for the KDK & didn’t find it…I followed your instructions
check out my tutorial here:
ruclips.net/video/gmwneF_YsCA/видео.html
after the update: Lock Screen is very very slow, there is spinning wheel, it takes forever to cursor appear to allow password be entered
Please advise
You need to reapply the root patches for graphic acceleration after every update
Hello Jessie, I have a late 2012 Mac mini wich I updated to the Sonoma 14.3 and now after few minutes my computer got freeze, so I dont know whats going on with that computer.
Also I have a Late 2011 Macbook Pro wich I installed sonoma 14.1.2 and I updated all the patches with open core the 1.3.0 and everything loads normal but the screen is all white, so what shoul I do?
If the screen is white there is no graphic acceleration - install the root patch
my macbook 2014 pro keeps freezing then I have to reboot and then it will freeze again after a while
maybe it's getting too hot - did you check with Macs Fan Control or something like that?
I have iMac 18,1 how can I install Sonoma my iMac has Big Sur running on it
check out my tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/gmwneF_YsCA/видео.html
This method doesn't work an Mac Mini late 2012 (6,2). Had major problems. Had to reinstall from the Internet! You say oclp will automatically install the KDK. MAybe that was the problem I had with my Mac mini?
It will only install it automatically if the Mac requires KDK, and that’s only a few models
@@JessiesFlying OK, thanks for the info!
Some unsupported Macs do not need the KDK, if OCLP does not download it during the system install it is not needed. I dont know if you have mentioned it before, if so I think it is worth while.
you're absolutely right 👍
still no hardware accelaration ona 5.1 rx580.The card I MacVidcardmodified RX580. the reson I thing is the the root patch uses and old KDK, 23C63. how do I work around this?
Does root patch show the correct patches for RX580 (legacy Polaris)?
Im still running 14.2 on an M1 mini and 2014 intel mac mini, it works, why update
I followed all the instructions, and even followed the other opencore installer guy on youtubes instructions, and still my 2013 macbook pro 9,2 says sonoma is unsupported. (When i do the reboot in safety mode, the sonoma sign is greyed out) so i cant install like that and the installtion app i have of sonoma in the launcher tells me its unsupported. Am i missing something? Any guidance would be appreciated
You need to boot EFI boot (OpenCore)
My 2007 Imac won't launch OpenCore Legacy Patcher, What Should I Do?
What macOS?
Bonjour , quel est le meilleur MAC OS pour un macbook pro Mi 2010 ( HD INTEL / NVIDIA GT330M gpu ) ,
Either Big Sur with OpenCore or High Sierra as it doesn’t need Metal graphic cards
Ive done it also with a Macbook Pro 2017, iMac 2012, iMac 2009, everything runs very fine. Even the official updates are running perfect. Whats crazy ive updated with an iMac 2009 to Monterey, after that i was searching after updates from the settings menu, and it showed me, Macos Sonoma, ive downloadet it officialy, and runs very fine. Afetr the download startet, OpenCore detected a few root patches and updated it. But one problem ive had, in Macos install menu i had no mouse and keyboard. After using a USB 2.0 Hub, mouse and Keyboard works fine, its just in the install menu.
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Hi Jessie my wife let my daughter use her MacBook Pro 2012 it was upgraded to Sonoma it has OCLP 1.2.0 installed. I did the root patcher and now upon reboot it’s seems to be stuck in a boot loop. What can I do to get it back to normal?
I got it to work. I had to boot in safe mode then upgrade to OCLP 1.3.0 and it has Sonoma 14.2.1 installed
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I tried to upgrade my MacBook pro 2015, but with Sonoma the Mac appears more Slow, Thun I would Like to go back to Monterey, the os previously admitted by apple for this machine. How can I do (even if I have to re-install all my previous apps? Thanks.
Just start recovery - see here: Troubleshooting your MAC: All Shortcuts & Boot Modes!
ruclips.net/video/A9SmsdUCTmk/видео.html
Mine did not download the KDK 23C5047e instead it downloaded the 23C23 macbook pro 2017. How come?
maybe the 23C23 was an old one - most MacBooks don't need KDK...
Yes they do and works like a champ, Macbook pro 2017 touch bar, I deleted mostly from the developer folder then the update downloaded the 23C63 and the left was 23C64 . The video was great 👍
Hello Jessies, Why still no update for AMD 6900XT driver with Sonoma !!!
no drivers yet - stay with Monterey
Hi Jessie, thank you very much for your explanations. I have one Question. Basically, Sonoma works great, but when I start the Logic program for the first time there is a graphic error. The grid lines have disappeared. When I close the program and start it again everything works correctly. What could be the reason for this? Kind regards and thank you ..Thomas
I think that are the old reintegrated graphic drivers that cannot handle new software 100% correct
Like your poster 😊 btw: Is it known why 14.2.1 reverts back to an older set of KDK? That confused me (there were some package corruption issues)…
Me too, but I think it’s a bug in OCLP with the fall back option not picking the correct latest KDK
Hello can you show us videos about older iMac MacBooks from 2010 and older?
As I don’t recommend macOS Sonoma on Macs older than 2012 I won’t make such videos
After Updating my 2020 iMac to 14.2.1, my Wi-Fi was DOA; now I can't locate the network, airdrop is not working, and I can't locate Hot spots. All my other Apple products are working, wi-fi is working fine.
But that’s an officially supported Mac…. 😳
The system was working fine prior to the update; what would cause the Wi-fi not to work?@@JessiesFlying
I have had Ventura on my 2009 Mac mini for serveral weeks now running ok using ethernet connection and just the other day I discovered that the wi-fi is not working and I cannot set it up if ever I needed it. I went into system settings and discovered that I could not toggle the on/off button to enable me to set up wi-fi. Is there a simple way to correct this?
Try NVRAM reset
@@JessiesFlying Thanks I have sorted it.
Hi this runs quite slow on my late 2012 iMac any tips
Are the root patches installed?
Okay yesterday I did the 14.2.1 update to my Mac Pro 5.1 (2011). It did everything fine I came to the Log-In screen and had no mouse or keyboard. So okay I connected USB-Mouse/keyboard on the Mac Pro 5.1 USB 2.0 Port no function either. Close to an heartattack and after a brake I had the idea to try to use the USB 3.0 Hub for the connection and it worked. I could log-in and OCLP popped up and I could make the root patches. Everything works fine now again. You mentioned it in your video but I just have seen it now. The KDK-story I will check tomorrow. Thanks anyway.
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If I delete all KDKs and then apply the Root Patch no KDK is being downloaded. I use OCLP 1.3.0 and Sonoma 14.2.1 on a MacBookPro9,2 (2012). I have to download them manually. Any idea what might be wrong with my installation?
You just might not need a KDK for your MacBook - check the root patch log if any KDK is used
@@JessiesFlying there's no mention of KDKs in the log...
@@AttilioCapelli then it’s not needed 👍
Still using version 14.0
I disabled automatic updates.I own a MacBook Pro 5,5 mid 2009. 4 go ram 1 Tb HDDand I installed sierra and high sierra Mojave and Catalina with dos dude 1 patchers and Big Sur Monterey ventura and Sonoma with OLP .
the pc is slow of course but usable with Sonoma 14.0.
Unfortunately Adobe Premiere and After Effects 2024 don't run anymore on a Mac Pro 5.1 because there is no AVX2 instruction set support on Xeon processors. After 15 years of loyal service and upgrades I have to use my Mac Pro 5,1 as a server or something. Davinci Resolve 18.6.4 however runs very smooth on a Mac Pro 5,1 that is until of course DaVinci Resolve is going to use AVX2 support only in future software updates. I can use Adobe Creative suite 2024 on my Mac Book Pro late 2015 running Monterey which is far slower than my Mac Pro 5,1 but I can't install it on that Mac Pro 5,1 which runs Monterey, very sad!!!
I found stepping down a version of Premiere which you can do with Creative Cloud it works ok still, as does Photoshop, but it's getting a little annoying, likewise soon time to upgrade.
I use the latest version of Premiere and After Effects 2023. I can hold on for a while as long as I don't have to share projects with my clients. I work a lot now with Davinci Resolve which is great and works like magic I don't even need proxies when working in 4k and the timeline is butter smooth.@@michaeljarcher
I have imac 2013 and been updated to sonoma 14.2.1, my problem is my imac get slower
did you install root patch?
Which OS upgrade would you suggest for my MacBook pro 9.2 (Mid 2012) non retina but with 16gb RAM and 256GB Samsung SSD and i7 processor, Monterey - Ventura - Sonoma, Usage is limited to web browsing only mostly as it is my secondary laptop, I am primary a window PC user....Thanks in advance.
Sonoma runs fine on my MBP 2012 👍
hi, I found that Touch ID is not working on MacBook Pro 2017, how can I do ?
Which OCLP version do you use? It should work with the latest version…. Does NVRAM reset help?
Thank you ,I use OCLO 1.3.0, I will do the NVRAM reset and see what will happen.@@JessiesFlying
I tried, but Touch ID still not work.@@JessiesFlying
Watching your video is fun, but saw several videos and imac 5k with Monterey sold in shops, stating it’s not good to good further Monterey on those intel macs. So I’d love to have people taking more about their experiences rather than many explanation on how to use those patch etc . This is great don’t get me wrong but new computers are here and it’s time to change don’t you think? I can’t wait to get a new M3 Imac.
Unfortunately not everyone can afford new Macs and if you would like to get experiences join my Discord and ask there… 👍
@@JessiesFlying Seriously Mac mini M1 €700 not that high ! I'm just disapointed it comes with 8g which isn't enough but you can buy new macs and prices decrease faster since they make new ones like phones every years so everybody can afford a new Mac! I still use my 27 inch imac cos I have the software for what I do on El captain; there is a difference with needing a new computer and updating the OS on old ones! Your work is more important than having the last OS new design! but hey people love to buy expensive Iphone every year to use facebook so what can you do?!
Jessie, I need KDK help. I'm trying to do a clean install (not update) of Sequoia 15.2 on a MacPro 5,1. I did the USB install method, but the root patches don't automatically come with it. At least not the all-important Legacy USB 1.1. OCLP doesn't look for KDK files when I click Post Install Root Patches. It also doesn't ask for a password to install as Root like in your video. It just proceeds with the patch, including all the Metallib stuff. OCLP says that it is patching the Legacy USB 1.1, but it doesn't actually happen. I've gone over all the text that scrolls by during the root patching, and there is no mention of KDK. Nothing like your screen that shows it's checking for KDK files, or skipping because it found a local copy. And the folder /Library/Developer is empty. So I try downloading and installing the KDK package manually and run the Root Patch again, but the result is the same. It's like OCLP just ignores the installed KDK. I've been at this for a week. I've rebooted a billion times, including SMC and NVRAM resets. Please help.
@@user-bx3rt2ox4f KDK is just for the graphics driver and as I have a Radeon RX580 it needs the KDK. What graphic card do you use?
@@JessiesFlying Hi Jessie. Thanks for your response. I really appreciate it. I have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680. Graphics and video are not a problem. It seems that the Legacy USB 1.1 patch just doesn't "take". So it doesn't recognize any of the USB 1 devices, including the bluetooth controller. I had everything working in Sonoma. I'm certain I'm following your instructions, and those of Mr Macintosh. I watched the videos a million times. I really don't think I'm doing anything wrong, but I must be. Your help is greatly appreciated, and thanks for all the videos. Danke Schön!
When I boot into Mojave, I see the USB controller in System Report, including all 8 USB. 2 USB 2, and 6 USB 1, which powers my bluetooth and a microphone I have plugged in. But in the Sequoia install I just see the 2 USB 2. Bluetooth doesn't work. The adapter shows up, but the name is wrong. I'm just not seeing what I'm doing wrong. Hopefully you've got some ideas.
@@user-bx3rt2ox4f that’s weird. As I said the KDK would only be needed for AMD GPUs, so that can’t be the reason. Did you try a different OCLP version maybe…? 🤔
@@JessiesFlying Progress! I uninstalled OCLP 2.2.0, and installed 1.5.0. I downloaded and created a usb installer for Sonoma. I did a clean install of Sonoma on my HD. Legacy USB works, and I see all the USB 1 devices working, including the Bluetooth Controller. I'm not sure why, but Open Core, built and installed with OCLP 2 and above were not working at all. 1.5.0 somehow has the magic sauce to restore USB 1.1 on my particular machine.
Now that it's working, I'll next test updating OCLP to the latest version, and then updating to Sequoia. Is there a way for me to save a version of this working EFI so that I can paste it, or parts of it, onto the EFI of the Sequoia HD in the event that OCLP 2.2.0 breaks the USB 1.1?
Hi Jessie, i ran into a problem trying to update from 14.0 to 14.2.1. Open Core does it jobb and informing me about an update ongoing, and installing a KDK 14.2 build 23C63. Once restarted, computer get stuck. but thanks to your other video i fixed the bootup. what shall i do? install another KDK before the update? thanks!
does it not boot after the fix? always stuck?
@@JessiesFlying it does boot up after the fix. But is still on 14.0. I performed same procedure again: automatic update, open core downloads kdk 23C63. Computer restarts to install the update, no progress bar and its not booting.
@@russkiiij then try USB method
And yet to my deep regret macbook pro 13 L2011 it is not possible to work. Very slow, BT does not work at all. I will have to install High Sierra and get by with it.
That’s why I don’t recommend it on Mac’s older than 2012…
Will Sonoma run good on MacBook 13 2017 with Touchbar? Ventura runs well, wanna try Sonoma)
don't have one to test, but didn't hear about problems yet. maybe ask on Discord...?
@@JessiesFlying Installed it this morning. Had some problem with widgets and icloud stopped worked after hour of using. Installed it second time, now runs great without any problem - very smooth and without overheating!
@@Doctor1101 great 👍
How to fix the TouchBar issue on 2016 MacBook Pro???
What exactly?
Hi,
Any recommendation on nvme pcie upgrade on 5,1?
4.0 or 5.0 or anything else?
Never tested that, it’s still on my to do list…
👋 Sir. What do you mean with jump updates? I'M running 14.0 and waiting to the last Sonoma update! Also If you use the usb method does open core adds the latest KDK along?
Non KDK is not needed with USB method. I just meant not to install updates as soon as they’re released and better wait until I tested them 👍😬
Hello colleague! A few weeks ago I was in a bind trying to install Mac os and thanks to your help I was able to solve it; I thank you very much for your attention.
Everything worked perfectly and I was able to install Monterrey (I decided to stick with this OS on Mac).
I am currently in a small detail; The iMac I have is the 14.3 with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics card with 1 GB and I have had problems with some software since they do not recognize the graphics card. Any advice that can help me solve this problem?
It might be that the graphic card driver stack (that the devs used to reintegrate drivers into macOS) is a more generic one and that your software doesn’t recognize it correctly - maybe ask on my discord server if anyone has the same issue…?
I originally updated to Ventura 13.4. I recently ran an upgrade via OCLP software. I just clicked through and didn’t realize what I was doing. Now whenever I login to my user profile, it’s just stuck there with the spinning wheel. Any thoughts on what I can do to fix? I left it running over night thinking it’s indexing but I think something is wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
Does safe mode help…?
would there be any problem installing it on a 2011 macbook pro with a spinning hard disk or do have to replace it first with an ssd? tia
I don’t recommend it at all on Macs older than 2012, but especially not on a spinning drive
Hi Jessie. I have a Mac Pro 4.1>5.1 with Monterey / Ventura dual boot and OCLP 0.6.8 but I can't install Sonoma. Since I started testing with OCLP 1.0.0, I cannot see the USB installer since OCLP 1.0.0 appeared. I have tried using the front and rear USB ports and the USB 3.0 PCI ports. I have installed OCLP from Big Sur and I have never had a problem but with Sonoma I can't. No problem with OCLP. Any suggestions on what I could try? Thanks in advance.
So you installed OCLP 1.0.0 to your hard disk and now you don’t see the installer in the USB?
@@JessiesFlying My Mac Pro 4.1 (flashed 5.1) works perfectly with OCLP 0.6.8. I have never had any problems from Big Sur to my current Monterey/Ventura dual boot. The problem is that since I tried OCLP 1.0.0 for the first time it has never shown me the bootable USB installer with Sonoma. I have tried several later versions of both OCLP and Sonoma, but never see the bootable USB.
@@octane8k did you check the security settings? That is a weird error indeed…
@@JessiesFlying What security settings?
@@octane8k if you go to recovery are there boot security settings i.e. only boot trusted OS, don’t boot from USB, …
Hey, everybody.
Jesse, thank you for your video.
I came across the fact that OpenCore legacy Patcher does not pull up (download KDK files) on its own. I installed Sonoma using the installation usb disk method, and during the initial installation it installed KDK 23C5047e, then I manually installed 23C64. Did a test, uninstalled the existing KDK, ran OpenCore legacy Patcher 1.3.0 and it didn't even offer to install any KDK, so my laptop works without KDK)))))
I have a MacBook Pro 2015 Erly, installed Sonoma 14.2.1. Please help me to understand, what could be the problem why the KDK is not automatically loaded?
Not every Mac needs KDK, only AMD GPU and some very old Intel chips - so you’re good 👍
Thank you so much for your reply. Have a great weekend!@@JessiesFlying
Hello sir, is there any development for rx6600?
i don't know about that yet....
Is it better to stay with Monterey on a 2015 MacBook Pro (still supported) until next October, to use OCLP to get Sonoma or the next MacOS now?
My MacBook Pro 2015 and also the older MacBooks run macOS Sonoma fine, but Monterey is also still ok - your choice
Jessie, thank you again for for all the instructions and detailed information.
I have an iMac late 2015, 24gb ram. Currently I use Catalina and everything works. Can I install Sonoma on it? Will I have KDK (mess)?
That should work without greater problems. Just make sure you use latest OCLP
Thanks
Another great update. Would be good to hear your comments on Macmini 14.2.1 update experiences. I have updated (A1347) Macmini6.1 and Macmini6,2, and they both seem to suffer from the same problem - CPU utilization goes to 100% when the screen saver comes up. I've now adjusted them to 2min time out and 2min screen off, but wonder if you have seen the same problem. No issues with my MacbookAir6,2 :-)
Yes, legacy Metal graphic card do have full usage with the moving wallpaper - I recommend switching it off
Hi Jessie. The admin user has been removed from my Mac Pro 5,1 since I updated to 14.2. I’ve tried the fixes, but recovery mode and single user mode don’t load. Do you have any suggestions?
Google how to add another admin account via console maybe… or ask on Discord
First install on an unsupported mac is to create the installer and patch it FOR THAT MAC. Install it. Turn off auto updates (should always be the case). Wait. Install OpenCore updates, let it reboot. Dont install system updates, wait a while. This should be the case if you have a "supported" or "unsupported" machine. Unsupported, just means it can really run it but its been disabled to sell you a newer model
Bravo
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While that is for sure probably the best method I think it’s also worth while to mention that some Mac’s can get from 17.1 to higher versions from using the macOS update section. I’ve successfully updated my Mac Pro 2013 6,1 to 17.2.1 this way with out any issues.
I noticed the RX580 GPU in 2009 5,1 Mac Pro perform much worse in games after going from Sonoma 14.1 to 14.2.1. The benchmarks are nice, but the actual performance while gaming is worse. Performance is great in FCPX as well, so it just seems related to gaming... Any idea why? It's very noticeable for me.
Weird, maybe ask on Discord…?
@@JessiesFlying I did try that first but got no solutions offered. Even tried setting the spoof to none, but it keeps reverting to minimal no matter what. Very strange GPU behavior.
Jessie: Great instructions again, appreciate your effort. I have updated to 14.2.1 a few days ago on iMac 2015, MBP 2012 and I have downloaded KDK 23C64 ready to use if needed but OCLP 1.3.0 has started to install 23C50e something and I experience no much issue except some macs have problem at log in when no wifi available. I haven't updated MBP 2015 15" and MBA 2015 13" yet, they may be in Os 14.1 still. Do you anticipate any problems ? My question is how did you get internet in these models since they don't have ethernet jack. Any suggestions ? I will also wait for your next video on how to set up fusion drive ? I want to know if the fusion drive with SSD and NVME drive possible ? Any increase in speed in fusion drive set up that way ? Thank you very much. Your videos explain a lot and help to understand the reason behind doing it.
Thanks! I don’t expect any problems with updating, if you expect no WiFi download & install KDK before updating so the root patch finds it without WiFi - or use usb method
@@JessiesFlying Great, thank you.
Hi Jessie, do you know if there are any issues installing sonoma on the 2012 imac 27" ?
nothing i know of, but check if your graphic card is at least "legacy Metal" capable....
Personnellement j'ai charger Sonoma sur un iMac I7 31 go de Ram 27 pouces fin 17 et il fonctionne très bien , il est même plus rapide iii et il n'est pas en étendu , il est comme Ventura en APFS ... et aussi sans être mit avec OpenCore Legacy .. Bonne journée et merci .
hello Jessie. Happy holidays! One question, do i need to install the KDK manually or OCLP automatically installs the appropriate KDK for 14.2.1 if im updating it via system settings? hope you see this comment. thank you!
You will never get a response lol!
@@AvidAfrican why not?
When you start the update OCLP will automatically download KDK 23C5047e and install it - if not, do it manually BEFORE rebooting!
isn't best way to always install latest kdk or only the installing macos version and it corresponding kdk?
you only need corresponding KDK for root patch - and not on all MACs
Hi thanks for your support ! I have a mac pro 5.1 and my legacy Bluetooth doesn't work on monterey or ventura, do you think it can work on sonoma ? Does it work with your Bluetooth card ? Thanks again, and have a nice day ;)
I have an upgraded WiFi card… anyone? Maybe ask on Discord ☝️
@@JessiesFlying yeah, i think i'm going to upgrade my WiFi + Bt card too ^ ^. Thanks 👍
I am running Sonoma 14.1.1 on a 2012, 5,1 Mac Pro. Can I update to 14.2.1 through system settings or do I need to create a USB drive installer as I did initially? I have the current KDK installed. Will the USB install method update the OS, or will I need to format the drive to install 14.2.1? I run a separate Nvmw SSD for my system and applications with a separate drive for my user account. Thank you.
You can simply update via system settings but you need a USB keyboard and mouse incl hub. But I don’t know if you’re NVMe will work
@@JessiesFlying thank you. The Nvme drive is a Samsung 980 and has been working great. I do have an Apple usb keyboard and mouse attached. I needed that when I first installed Sonoma.
@@MrJbipes then the update should work fine
@@JessiesFlying TO Clarify: The NVme SSD mounts to a PCIe card. Thanks for the confirmation. Thanks for your videos also. Extremely helpful
@@JessiesFlyingIt will work if done right, but, in order to make it work, you have to update to macOS Mojave using Apple’s method first. Otherwise, the bootROM firmware doesn’t allow for booting macOS from an “external” SSD… and the system sees the NVME drive as external!
Hi Jessie, thx for the awesome tips. I run 14.1 .2 on my iMac 27 5K late 2015. It has 32Gb but has a fusion drive. Initial boot time is short but in the first 4-6 minutes my mac is very unresponsive. After that everything is running great. Would installing a SSD help to reduce the time till I can actually use my Mac?
I would check in activity monitor if there is any background activity like indexing first…
@@JessiesFlying Thx, but I can't open the activity monitor until it is running steady. Not such a big problem though, after a few minutes everything is working perfectly.
@@Ralfscho still weird… does macOS show 1 harddisk or 2 (then Fusion Drive is broken)
@@JessiesFlyingIt shows 1 as usual. I have a model with a 128 GB Ssd, maybe I'm going to split the fusion drive and install OS to the SSD.
@@Ralfscho keep me posted!
Jessie, thank you for all good advise. I just installed the 14.2.1 in my Mac Pro 2012 and it works fine. I remember that thera was a performance drop that could affect my type of Mac; the spoofing. it is now set to minimal. Shall I set it to none for better performance?
Just try it and check this out: ruclips.net/video/aeXgOid0Tfg/видео.htmlsi=V9fboUdblU77TS5R
Jessie, Ithink I have done all part right, but since the last two updates of both Sonoma and Logic, my Mac Pro 5.1 is a lot slower, mainly in the way the RX580 works. I am not able to see the weather the hardware accelerations work, as the Videoproc is not allowed to see it. I am suspecting that the KDK is not the right one. Is there a way to see if I am having the right one in? All is running, but slower. I have set the spoofing level to "none" and maybe there is a difference, but not significantly. Geekbench is also fine and not slower. Maybe it is my perception that is faster!!! Happy new year, anyhow!
@@johanasplund4630 happy new year as well! KDK “installed” means it’s in the folder extracted…
@@JessiesFlying 3:31
Jessie, now I am pretty sure that there is something wrong with the KDK and how it handles AMD Legacy polaris and my RX580. It is not possible to see the hardwares acceleration with Videoproc. It seems like the whole GUI is sluggish and even if i use three screens, it worked perfectly in the Monterey condition with superquick graphics. Any clues? Is there anything I can set different in SMBIOS?
The bootloader also injects some drivers without changes to the OS because just in memory, the bootloader isn't just there to fool the Mac
Also for high sierra patcher you probably still want to use OpenCore bootloader as accel on all unsupported and patchable models is native on High Sierra (yes Apple dropped completely compatible models with Sierra).
For Mojave, know that Dosdude's patcher has an issue rendering some apps like Chrome and Discord on NVIDIA 9000 and 300 series GPUs. I haven't tested the GT 120, but I can confirm the 8600M GT does not exhibit this issue.
For Catalina... a lot of 3rd party apps will crash on launch with no fix aside from running a few terminal commands and rebuilding the signature, but browsers like Chrome constantly update so the issue will always come back. For this reason I recommend OCLP 0.4.3 TUI as you can run Catalina on non Metal with far fewer bugs, in fact all I have noticed is the monitors preferences not letting you in.
Thanks for the detailed explanation!!!
@@JessiesFlying np. Btw would you say Sonoma is as smooth/fast as Ventura on like Ivy Bridge or is it heavier?
@@Zebra_Paw I think it’s smoother than Ventura and has less issues on unsupported MACs
@@JessiesFlying wait less issues than Ventura? Kinda surprising given how much they struggled to implement full support (not as bad as with Ventura though but they did have that progress already)
@@Zebra_Paw i didn''t test Ventura with last OCLP yet, but on my devices Sonoma went smoother than Ventura in the beginning....
How about 12 inch MacBooks 🥺🥺
As they’re from 2015-2017 they should be fine, but I don’t have one to test yet
Great video as always, Jessie. I am having issues with my Mac mini Mid 2011 crashing/freezing. It updated and installed just fine but after idle time, I walk back up to the computer and notice the screen is frozen on the desktop and I have to hard restart every time. Have you run into this issue?
Not yet. Try disabling moving wallpaper and sleep
I just tried and it keeps happening. Some kind of weird kernel panic.@@JessiesFlying
@@itsgibgabe are you running Sonoma?
@@JessiesFlying yes, the latest version
@@itsgibgabe so if the Kernel panic happens just like that it seems to be maybe a hardware error....?
Great info as usual! On OS11.x.x on a MacPro5,1 have you had issues with no acceleration on an RX580?
Pretty sad that the stock original card is faster than this one! :D
I've had no luck getting oclp 1.3.0 & OS13.x.x to install onto it. Maybe I'll have to wait for 1.3.1 (or whatever) to come along?
What do you mean with no luck? Big Sur runs fine with RX580, maybe you need an older OCLP version
@@JessiesFlying - never considered downgrading OCLP! I'll grab 1.2.1 and try again.
@@JessiesFlying - Well, more trying (and trying, and trying, and....). Found the issue, though I have no idea why!
Got a perfectly good install of Monterey in, with OCLP 1.2.1. Added in the RX580, and could only get to a (30%?) boot bar coming from the OE video card. Removed the OE video card and then got nothing (display wise) from the RX580. Then... removed the PCIe WiFI card (OE video still out). Rebooted, and it came to life! Put the WiFi card back in, and it was still fine. ?!?!?!
The only thing I'm ever so slightly confused on (and it could just be me) - in Geekbench 6, it says I have no valid GPU that can be tested. Is it just too low end of a card?
@@DrFiero you may not install root patches for old hardware if you intend to swap afterwards. Make sure to install macOS with old hardware and as few as possible, then swap hardware and install root patches afterwards
Hi Jessie's flying,
First of all the best wishes for the year 2024.Frohes neues Jahr.
I have a problem here with my Mac Pro 5.1 2009 with a metal card.
I had installed Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 with the latest open core patcher via a bootable usb drive.I have checked my KDK, it's 14.2_23C5047e
My system works for Max a couple of hours only and then all apps start to crash, finder starts to crash and all my apps just quit, nothing works.I have to force my Mac to restart holding the power button for some time.
Already did nvram reset but nothing changed.
In the worst case: could I go back to Ventura via my Time Machine backup or will that not work?
Or just download Ventura from the Appstore and make a bootable drive I don't know or make a new bootable usb installer with open core patcher but now for Ventura and install it without reformatting my ssd.That should work or? I don't want a clean install.
What is your advice?
Vielen Dank im Voraus,
Haluk.
Hi and a happy new year to you as well! Unfortunately one cannot downgrade macOS - only via clean install. but your problem sounds like a heat problem - check all fans and renew thermal paste....
@@JessiesFlying Oh yes. That could be true. Didn’t service my Mac for some time now.
Thanks for your time and quick response.
@@JessiesFlying I did everything.Cleaned the Mac Pro inside out, thermal paste everything but still same problem.
Nothing changed in my configuration only I went from Ventura to Sonoma and all the problems started.
My Mac Pro never runs hot, is always cool.Maybe more people having the same problems after going to Sonoma?
@@halukkurtoglu126 maybe ask that on Discord…?
@@JessiesFlying ok. Thanks.
Yes and installed them again once installed just incase
Has anyone experienced using OCLP with MacPro3,1 with 16GB of RAM and Radeon HD 7950? What MacOS version would run best on that machine?
Maybe ask that on discord…?
Air 2015 NO Developer FOLDER. Please dont anyone suggest look in /Library instead of ~/Library, i know how to find all the Library/Developer folders. However this means I have to fallback on the USB stick method as otherwise I cant install (or even get) the post-install patches (which include wifi - macbook air has no inbuilt RJ45 for ethernet, only wifi). So I use Create Macos Installer to fetch the installer 23C71 and then exit to main oclp menu. Then I later select Use Existing Installer and it finds 23C64 but nothing else. So is it 23C71 with the wrong metadata or is the link (and Metadata) shown in oclp wrong? finally - how can I make the pre-update-download-of-KDK (or post-install-patches not requiring KDK) work properly ?
I think your MacBook doesn’t need KDK - it’s only needed for AMD graphic cards and older Intel CPUs… if there is no developer folder and you start root patch with internet and there is no download started then it’s not needed
@@JessiesFlying thanks J. That solves one issue but not the other. Install by USB stick stuck required safe start but then the install worked and all is fine. The problem is the wifi drivers - now if installing those drivers for post-install somehow works by USB stick (im not sure how - that operates) could OCLP not download them in advance as it does the kdk for machines needing it, so that they can be installed without working wifi? It seems to me daft that kdk can be dealt with this way (when needed) but not critical post-install patches - but they can, somehow, with usb-install.
@@josephfredbill so it works now?
@@JessiesFlying yes, with USB method, by magic. I realise your priority, understandably, is to help get machines working where not working - please ignore me if its a nuisance. What I’m trying to understand: 1. How patching operates with USB install, 2. If pre-downloading can work where kdk needed why not where other critical patching needed to run because drivers removed (eg wifi on Air) - seems like a crazy oclp design decision. Since wifi drivers removed in 14.2.1 on probably most machines (eg MBP 2012 also) then it will affect many using non-usb method.
@@josephfredbill if it works now the drivers were already there in OCLP. Sometimes reboots or NVRAM resets are necessary to activate WiFi or Bluetooth…
♥#nice
How about 2009
High Sierra recommended
Please give me the Google Meet method. thank you.🙏😅
Which method?
you are a crack!! thnx
😬
Awesome
is it safe and secure?
Yes, no difference to a supported Mac
2011 iMac with 16gb RAM and 1Tb SSD runs 14.2.1 perfectly. 2013 Macbook Air with 4Gb ram and a 128Gb SSD also runs it perfectly
@user-cl7cg8pe3u: Do you have upgraded metal GPU or stock GPU for iMac 2011?
All standard hardware, nothing upgraded. Both the 2011 mac mini and iMacs are now fine. Before the limitation was the video drivers, so you were stuck on 10.13.6. Now all thats gone @@sko556
Can also confirm the 2010 iMac works fine, as long as you have an SSD installed. 7200RPM hd is well sort of ok, but not good enough. If you have a 7200RPM HD stick to 11.7.10
@@BorisaComputers Thanks for the reply