Direct Update to macOS Sierra using Clover

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What version of Clover should I install? Earlier today they guide had a version recommendation that was NOT the latest... Thanks!

I ended up going with r3751. I had to boot WITH caches (contrary to the guide) for the install to work. My USB 3 ports are not working, and neither is my sound. Network and TRIM are ok. Will try to load the drivers using the most current multibeast - will of course reinstall once the sierra specific multibeast is released.

 

[therealtomlapp]

Is anyone getting stopped at "system uptime in nanoseconds"?

 

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I ended up going with r3751. I had to boot WITH caches (contrary to the guide) for the install to work. My USB 3 ports are not working, and neither is my sound. Network and TRIM are ok. Will try to load the drivers using the most current multibeast - will of course reinstall once the sierra specific multibeast is released.

So I cannot get the USB 2 or 3 ports to work, nor the audio using the latest Multibeast. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[edd60]

Hello guys,

Here is my experience updating to Sierra. *** SUCCESS ***

Specs:
Core i5-4570
8GB Kingston DDR3 1866mhz
ASUS Z97-A
PNY SSD 120GB

I had some problems first before a successful update.
First.- Mac Os cannot install on null
Solved. Restarting and selecting the system drive not just clicking continue because system drive was selected.

Second.- Mac Os Sierra install partition didn't appear.
Solved. Updating Clover to latest version 3761.

Third.- During installation PC started restarting without finishing installation.
Solved. This one was really hard. First, I tried verbose to see what was the error. AppleACPICPU timeout was the problem. I read so many solutions. I tried installing clover version 3751 and 3726 which is my actual version (3726), updating fakesmc, installing without cache, deleting folder 10.11 and older, changing name folder from 10.11 to 10.12. Nothing solved the error. I continue searching and found that for some people installing without cache was the problem. Finally I tried installing with cache but with verbose, a few seconds later PC restarted and now finally with Mac Os Sierra installation.

Installation went smooth after that except for audio but solved installing ALC for Sierra

Things that don't work in Sierra

iMessage
Facetime

Things that work

USB 2 and USB 3
Audio ALC 892
Integrated video Card HD 4600 using HDMI
Wifi and BT I can't tell (I don't have an external wifi/bt card)

 

[therealtomlapp]

Ugh. Looks like no end in sight for me. Guess I will have to wait a bit for Sierra.

 

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So I cannot get the USB 2 or 3 ports to work, nor the audio using the latest Multibeast. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

OK - I fixed the USB issues. My config.plist had:
<key>Comment</key>
<string>change 15 port limit to 20 in XHCI kext (9-series)</string>
<key>Disabled</key>
<false/>
<key>Find</key>
<data>
g72M/v//EA==
</data>
<key>Name</key>
<string>AppleUSBXHCIPCI</string>
<key>Replace</key>
<data>
g72M/v//FQ==
</data>


I had to change it to:
<key>Comment</key>
<string>change 15 port limit to 20 in XHCI kext (9-series)</string>
<key>Disabled</key>
<false/>
<key>Find</key>
<data>
g710////EA==
</data>
<key>Name</key>
<string>AppleUSBXHCIPCI</string>
<key>Replace</key>
<data>
g710////FQ==
</data>

Any help with my ALC892 audio would be appreciated!

 

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Any help with my ALC892 audio would be appreciated!

I got the Audio working - so I have a fully functional system. Thanks to all involved!!!

 

[killacam7478]

I have a unique situation where my XFX R9 280X only works if I delete the file called AppleTyMCE.kext in S/L/E. So for past updates, I would use my Clover USB to get into OS X, then delete the file. After that, I can use my normal bootloader.

If Sierra doesn't use a USB drive, can I still use my El Capitan USB to get into the system to delete the file after I upgrade?

 

[ricky7]

Appears I have gotten it to work.
Changed smbios definition to 14,2
Installed macOS Sierra
Updated clover configuration
Downloaded fakeSMC.kext
Downloaded latest clover off sourceforge
Put fakeSMC.kext in others folder
Reboot and select macOS sierra
IMPORTANT: needed to boot with inject kexts, without caches, and verbose. Any other combination would not work
Currently installing macOS on my hard drive. Will update if there are any problems

 

[ricky7]

I have a unique situation where my XFX R9 280X only works if I delete the file called AppleTyMCE.kext in S/L/E. So for past updates, I would use my Clover USB to get into OS X, then delete the file. After that, I can use my normal bootloader.

If Sierra doesn't use a USB drive, can I still use my El Capitan USB to get into the system to delete the file after I upgrade?

There may be another way to do it. Im running xfx 280x as well. If you boot with internal graphics first, you should be able to delete the kext. You can also try to dynamically upload a different vbios. Im using asus 280x vbios.
There's a good description here on how to do it in case deleting the kext no longer works. Damn xfx cards not liking hackintoshes
http://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/adding-amd-280x-graphics-card.183264/page-2