Recent content by MadDan

All, Asking for advice on "how far" to proceed with attempting any update to Clover Bootloader and any associated UEFI Drivers. I'm currently on Clover 5119, with version 5144 available for update. My current macOS is Mojave 10.14.6. With my configured MacMini 8,1, I had planned to update the OS...

Ed, thanks for the recommendation. Installed, and works. Just seems odd that the Mac app is crashing; makes me wonder if other unknown issues exist.

I used to be able to play (DVD/CD-R) video files that had been copied to my Hack hard drive, using the DVD Player app now located in System/Library/CoreServices/Applications. This was when my build was identified as the default iMac14,2 definition. Recently, I updated my build to Macmini8,1 to...

Ed, It seems it's always a challenge maintaining your build to ensure working functionality. After putting this USB issue to bed, I moved on to my next project, updating my system definition (from iMac14,2 to Macmini 8,1) to clear my path to migrate from Mojave to Catalina. In doing so, I soon...

@trs96, Don't want to hijack this thread, but I'm looking for a simplified option to boot from a USB stick that would contain my current (working) EFI and/or other required items, in case I would encounter an issue while attempting an update to config.plist, a kext, or any drivers. I currently...

Ed, Thanks for the reply. Per your suggestion, I redid the port discovery process. As before, no USB Type-C port was discovered. I first used an external SSD (USB-C to USB-C cable). The drive does not light up, no power indicator. If I use a USB-C to USB 3.1 cable, the drive works. I then used...

Ed, Thank you kindly for the reply! First off, as you recommend, I will change the four USB2 ports to connector type USB3 (physical ports). The four USB 3.1 ports located on the rear panel are mapped correctly as HS01, HS02, HS07, HS08, SS01, SS02, SS07 & SS08. The USB2 header (HS09) is being...

After a needed vacation break, got back to my USB Ports config. Went thru this process a couple times using different PLRP's. I was able to configure my missing SS ports (SS07 & SS08), so I'm further along than where I was with previous attempts. I now have all my USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports mapped...

OK, no I didn't brick my system, yet! As you've mentioned, good luck applying any PLRP's to 10.14.6 if recent security updates have been applied. I'm determined to see if I can salvage the work done to-date on my build. Not quite ready yet to move to OC. Anyway, I applied the PLRP's from the...

Thanks all! Please, one final question. Assuming I’m current on my security updates, if using any 10.14.x PLRP, will it brick my system? I just need to update my current USBPorts.kext to add several ports. Will heed your advice though on migrating to OC.

@UtterDisbelief Per your suggestion, I’ll post future questions in this New Guide thread. Since I used your older guide to map out my ports, I had used Multibeast for the Port Limit Removal Patch. This thread uses the link to the appropriate OSX support page to collect the required patches...

Alright! The Hackintool screen grab showed the results of my USBPorts.kext (restricted?) mapping. It’s a mini build. Yes, I’m aware of refreshing the Hackintool display. Based on your recent reply, it seems my USB ports mapping isn’t quite right. The two ports in question are indeed blue...

Hello, Sorry for the late response. I now have all kexts, including USBPorts, installed in E/C/k/O; no 3rd party texts in LE. The USB ports are now showing correct in Hackintool. Not sure what happened before; I had some weird issues updating kexts. To remedy, I had moved them back into LE per...

Hi, thanks for replying. I have every intention to utilize Other for kext placement. No kexts have ever been placed in S/L/E, just in LE. Now back to my original question: Why is USBPorts.kext incorrect when placed in E/C/k/O? I was just pointing out that if using LE, the ports were mapped...

You mean FakeSMC is the Only kext in E/C/k/O? I had begun to place kexts in Other, but my system seemed unstable. I reverted back to placing all kexts, with exception of FakeSMC, in LE as recommended in the Installing 3rd Party Kexts Guide. Per the USBPorts Guide, you should use Other as the...