Success Updating to Sonoma 14.3 on Late 2013 MBPro: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide details the process of successfully updating a Late 2013 Macbook Pro (MacBookPro11,3) running OCLP 1.3.0 from macOS 14.2.1 to 14.3. It also addresses the common post-update issue of a delayed responsive password field on Sonoma machines.
Before you begin:
- Ensure your Late 2013 MBPro meets the minimum requirements for macOS 14.3.
- Back up your important data thoroughly before proceeding.
- Download the macOS 14.3 update installer from the App Store.
Step-by-step update process:
- Boot into macOS Recovery: Restart your Mac while holding down Command + R until the Apple logo appears.
- Select Disk Utility: In the macOS Recovery utilities window, choose "Disk Utility" and click "Continue."
- Verify and repair the startup disk: Select your primary hard drive, then click "First Aid" and run both "Verify Disk" and "Repair Disk" options. Close Disk Utility once complete.
- Install macOS 14.3: Choose "Install macOS" from the macOS Recovery utilities window. Select your primary hard drive again and click "Continue." Agree to the terms and conditions, and proceed with the installation.
- Wait for the update to finish: The installation may take some time, so be patient. Your Mac will restart automatically once complete.
Post-update considerations:
- Delayed responsive password field: As noted, this might occur on the first boot after a Sonoma update. Wait for about 5-10 minutes after seeing the initial login screen. The screen may go black briefly before the responsive password field appears.
- Slow response until root patches updated: After logging in, the system might still feel sluggish. Apply the latest root patches for your OpenCore configuration using tools like octool or Hackintool. Then, restart your Mac for optimal performance.
Additional tips:
- Ensure your OpenCore configuration is compatible with macOS 14.3 before updating.
- Consider creating a bootable installer USB drive before proceeding, in case anything goes wrong during the update process.
- Refer to the OpenCore documentation and other online resources for troubleshooting assistance if needed.
This guide provides a basic framework for updating your Late 2013 MBPro to macOS 14.3. Remember to adapt the instructions and settings based on your specific OpenCore configuration and hardware setup. Happy hacking!
Success updating to Sonoma 14.3 on Late 2013 MBPro
Late 2013 Macbook Pro (MacBookPro11,3) running OCLP 1.3.0 updated from 14.2.1 to 14.3.
Update went fine as usual.
One thing to note that has happened with all Sonoma updates on this machine: When it boots the first time after update, it takes a good while (5-10 minutes) for a "responsive" password field to appear. I first see the login screen which isn't responsive, then the screen goes black for a while, and then it reappears and I can enter the password. It's still a bit slow to respond until I login in, update the root patches, and reboot. After that, it responds normally.
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