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SOLUTIONS: Target Audience: Intermediate to Expert Hackintosh Users Solution Overview: You're encountering a common issue where macOS Sonoma on Hackintosh systems does not receive incremental software updates, and instead prompts to download the full installer. This guide outlines steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue, tailored for users with varying SMBIOS configurations. Step-by-Step Guide: Verify SMBIOS Settings : Ensure that your SMBIOS settings are correctly configured for each of your Hackintosh systems. Incorrect SMBIOS can lead to update issues. Use a tool like Clover Configurator to verify and modify these settings. Check for System Integrity Protection (SIP) Status : Although you've enabled SIP, recheck its status. Run csrutil status in the Terminal to verify. If SIP is disabled, enable it, as some updates require SIP to be enabled. Clear NVRAM : Re-clear NVRAM. This can be done at boot time using your bootloader's key combination (often F11 for Clover, S...

Apple released macOS 11.2.1 Update, a major software update to macOS Big Sur. Update any supported system using the built-in Software Update functionality through the macOS System Preferences pane. What we know about the 11.2.1 Update so far... macOS Build 20D74 Updated audio, graphics drivers Install macOS Big Sur App has been updated - If you downloaded  macOS Big Sur from the App Store  prior to today, and you want to have the latest version on your backup installer USB, simply log into the Mac App Store and click Download. The updated Install macOS Big Sur App can be found in the Applications folder. macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 — Restart Required macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 addresses an issue that may prevent the battery from charging in some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models. Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.
For more detailed information about this update, please visit:  https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211896  
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  T he following updates are now available from Apple.com. Testing is now underway- this post will be updated. Good luck, and let us know how it goes! Report your results here. Security Update 2020-001 (Catalina)​ Security Update 2020-001 is recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS. Dec 16, 2020 Security Update 2020-001 (Catalina) Security Update 2020-007 (Mojave)​ Security Update 2020-007 is recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS. Dec 16, 2020 Security Update 2020-007 (Mojave)

Apple has just released a special 10.8.2 Update called OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 Update for 13" Macbook Pro with Retina Display, 21.5" iMac (Late 2012), Mac mini (Late 2012). We'll be poking around it to figure out if it includes special new drivers for the fusion drive or any different or new graphics drivers.  "This update is recommended for all 13” MacBook Pro with Retina Display, 21.5" iMac (Late 2012) and Mac mini (Late 2012) systems. It includes all features and updates from OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 plus system-specific enhancements and fixes for Late 2012 systems."

Apple released minor system changes for OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion and 10.7.5 Lion in the form of "supplemental updates". >>> GO TO DOWNLOAD 10.8.2 <<< >>>  GO TO DOWNLOAD 10.7.5  <<<

nVidia drivers could needs an id injection. Fixes Adds an option to discard the changes in the original document when choosing Save As Unsent drafts are now opened automatically when launching Mail Receive Twitter notifications for mentions and replies from anyone URLs are shortened when sending tweets from Notification Center Notifications are disabled when AirPlay Mirroring is being used Adds SSL support for Google searches from the Smart Search Field in Safari Adds a new preference to have Safari launch with previously open webpages Resolves an issue that may cause the "Enable Autodiscover" checkbox to always remain checked Enables access to the Mac App Store when Parental Controls are enabled Support for @icloud.com email addresses Resolves a video issue with some VGA projectors when connected to certain Mac notebooks Addresses an issue that may prevent Active Directory accounts from being locked out Resolves an issue that may cause the policy banner to re-appear prior to...

Apple released Mac OS X 10.8.1, the first major update to OS X Mountain Lion. At 24 megabytes, this is a much smaller point update than usual, and does not contain any of the normal audio and graphics driver updates. To eliminate any potential issues, we generally recommend to update any supported systems using the standalone installer available from Apple.com, and not the built-in Software Update. Mac OS X 10.8.1 Update Be sure to back up any important data, and if possible clone your hard drive before applying the update. If you have any issues post-update, boot using UniBeast. What we know about 10.8.1 so far... 12.1.0 Darwin kernel Battery drivers updated for Mac Laptops USB drivers updated Thunderbolt drivers updated The Mac App Store version of 10.8.1 is now out as well, so if you'd like to update the installer drive, you can slipstream this update into UniBeast. Good luck, and let us know how it goes! Report your results here.

Today MacMan updated Chimera to version 1.10. We've added initial Ivy Bridge HD 4000 graphics card support and many new NVIDIA 6xx devices. This new version will be included in the next MultiBeast release. Chimera v1.10 Changes: Added GraphicsEnabler device ID injection for Ivy Bridge Intel HD 4000 Onboard Graphics Added GraphicsEnabler detection code for 50 additional NVIDIA device IDs This includes all new devices in NVIDIA Linux 295.59 driver. Added GraphicsEnabler detection code for 5 additional AMD device IDs  NOTE: Proper drivers are required for full graphics support. -source

The original installation media for Mac OS X Snow Leopard was a 10.6 DVD. The DVD was only updated once to version 10.6.3. In order to provide more frequent updates to users, Apple is now slipstreaming the latest version of Lion directly into the download. Upon fresh installation, no updating is necessary! If you purchased Lion from the App Store prior to May 9th, 2012, you most likely have 10.7.3. To re-download Lion and update your App to 10.7.4, simply log into the Mac App Store and click Update. When the download finishes, the app will automatically open. The updated 10.7.4 Install Mac OS X Lion App can be found in the Applications folder. If you don't see the Update button, follow this simple procedure. 1. Delete your existing copy of Install Mac OS X Lion.app from Applications folder. 2. Hold down the alt/option key on your keyboard, and click the App Store icon. 3. With alt/option key held, click on Purchased 4. With alt/option key held, click on OS X Lion 5. With alt/option...

MultiBeast  was updated to version 4.5 for Lion. The latest version of MultiBeast is now available  here . What's new in MultiBeast 4.5: Added Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT Added Core i5 to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT Added Core i7 to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT Added Core i5/i7 Overclocked to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT Added netkas ATI 48xx Patch for 10.7.4 to Graphics -> ATI 48xx Support. Updated ALC8xxHDA to v2.0.3 Adds mute for Realtek ALC892 Updated Patched AppleHDA for Realtek ALC887 with bug fix If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the  MultiBeast  section of the forum. 10.7.4 Power Management and Sandy Bridge CPUs It's been a week since the 10.7.4 update, and an issue has cropped up with Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs. As part of this release, Apple updated the power management drivers. These new drivers are effecting performance, as some CPUs are stuck at a 16x ...

UPHUCK: 50% lower geekbench scores reported (14K to 7K) from 2 machines after updating from 10.7.3. Asus P8Z68 with i7 2600K and P8P67 with i7 2700K. Both have modded bios' using stock cpupowermanagement without disabler.   Keep 10.7.3 until the mystery is solved. SECURE UPDATE FOR IATKOS L USERS What we know about 10.7.4 so far... Important: 10.7.4 and i5/i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs Temporary Fix   11.4.0 Darwin kernel No native Ivy Bridge CPU Support Ivy Bridge Users- do not update yet- MacMan will provide a 10.7.4 enhanced kernel as soon as the source is released. Improved AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA graphics drivers. If you use customized or edited graphics kexts, it will be necessary to make the edits again using the new drivers as a base.  If you use Combo OpenCL Enabler, reapply it before reboot The update will replace your AppleHDA.kext.  If you use ALC8xxHDA for onboard audio, you will have to reinstall AppleHDA Rollback using MultiBea...