Yosimite to Sierra HP Envy 4

[ConorONolan]

I recently bought a HP Envy 4 with OSX 10.10 from a vendor. I was told I'd get El Cap, and now the vendor has gone to ground, won't respond to emails.

So I want to upgrade to Sierra so i can use latest xcode.
Found this guide https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/direct-update-to-macos-sierra-using-clover.201465/

First issue is this instruction: Copy FakeSMC.kext
I can't find that file, the folder is empty.
I followed the more detailed instructions here and found the folders shown, still files to copy.
http://osxarena.com/2016/09/direct-update-macos-sierra-old-mac-osx-hackintosh/

Clover is v2.3k rev 3974

So, can I do a direct upgrade from within OSX?

 

[RehabMan]

I recently bought a HP Envy 4 with OSX 10.10 from a vendor. I was told I'd get El Cap, and now the vendor has gone to ground, won't respond to emails.

So I want to upgrade to Sierra so i can use latest xcode.
Found this guide https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/direct-update-to-macos-sierra-using-clover.201465/

First issue is this instruction: Copy FakeSMC.kext
I can't find that file, the folder is empty.
I followed the more detailed instructions here and found the folders shown, still files to copy.
http://osxarena.com/2016/09/direct-update-macos-sierra-old-mac-osx-hackintosh/

Clover is v2.3k rev 3974

So, can I do a direct upgrade from within OSX?

Not a desktop. Moved to laptop support.


Follow the Clover guide linked from the FAQ.

http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html