Nov 11, 2015 fixed: install OSX 10.10 Yosemite on unsupported Macs. Posted on by MacManus.nl. Question: I read somewhere that it is possible to install the latest version of OSX 10.10 Yosemite on my Mac, even though the official installer refuses to install. WiFi (and AirPort) and tagged.kext, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 ElCapitan, 10.8. The 1.6.5 installer for Mountain Lion refuses to install on Mavericks, so if you want to use it on Mavericks you must install it before you migrate or hack the install package to disable the OS version check. ROOT v5-34-12 builds and runs fine on Mavericks. Previous versions don't and won't. Jul 08, 2016 July 8, 2016. MacOS Extractor is a legacy Application that assists you in install OS X 10.8-10.11 on your Unsupported Mac. By using this patching software on your Unsupported Mac, you can enjoy the various features and added security that modern Macs have. Update 2019-05-02: For those of you who want to install macOS 10.14 on an unsupported Mac, check this post. I have a MacBook Mid 2007 (more technically named MacBook2,1) that officially can not be upgraded beyond Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). It is however possible to install Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) on it with quite good success and not too much effort.
Mac OS X 10.11 became available from the Mac App Store on September 30th, 2015. It has been superseeded by macOS 10.12 Sierra on September 20th, 2016. Apple has published a list of 68 vulnerabilities in OS X 10.11.6 for which there is no security update other that 10.12 Sierra.
With the release of macOS 10.14 in September 2018 Mac OS X 10.11 is considered obsolete and unsupported.
The information below is only for historical reference!
There are three important actions to take before you install it:
- Ensure that all the software you are using is compatible with it. See below for a list of known issues.
- Verify your hard-disk or SSD before doing the install.
- Make sure you have a recent backup, allowing you to recover your data in case of problems.
Known Issues
This is a summary of issues known so far. Please note that this list is by no means complete. Please contact the Service Desk if you encounter a problem with an application or a service.
Authentication
Using Network Groups from Active Directory (egroups in CERN speak) does not work out of the box. To be able to use Network Groups from Active Directory you have to increase the timeout for replies from the server, otherwise the request will fail and the user can not log in. To increase the timeout you should run
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c 'Set :Modules:SystemCache:Membership Query Timeout in Seconds 20' /Library/Preferences/OpenDirectory/opendirectoryd.plist
Please note that this is only needed if you want to enable network groups from AD - if you enable individual AD accounts this is not needed.
Unsupported Mac Os X
Calendar.app
Calendar.app does not sync .ics calendar entries (like the ones from Indico) to the exchange server. The entry for such events will appear in the calendar on the device where you imported it, but it will not be synchronised to other devices via your exchange account.
Two possible workaround for the issue have been found:
- The 'duplicate/delete' workaround:
- Import the event.ics file into your exchange calendar
- Duplicate the event
- Delete the original event
- The 'move between calendars' workaround:
- Import the event.ics file into one of your exchange calendars
- Move th eevent to one of your local calendars
- Move the event to one of your exchange calendars
After step 3 the event will be synced. Step one is needed, you can not skip it :(
MacPorts
Previous versions of MacPorts are not compatible with OS X 10.11, according to https://trac.macports.org/wiki/ElCapitanProblems MacPorts needs to be reinstalled.
Mail.app
- Adding multiple exchange accounts requires prepending 'CERN' to the email-address. Without the prepended 'CERN' you will get the mesage 'The account exists already'.
- We get occassional reports about Mail.app stopping to fetch new messages. We don't have the impression that the frequency of this is higher than with previous versions of Mail.app. But at least re-creating a deleted account appears to be much faster than with previous versions of Mail.app.
Office 2016
In the early days some users reported app crashes when running Office 2016 under OS X 10.11. I some cases the activation got lost and needed to be restored. This issue appears to be solved.
OpenAFS
The previous openAFS client does not work under 10.11, it is recommened to uninstall it before upgrading to 10.11.
A working client is announced on https://wiki.openafs.org/admin/BinaryThirdParty/, please read the description carefully before installing the client.
Install 10 8 On Unsupported Mac Os
Outlook 2011
Outlook 2011 versions below 14.5.6 hang when connecting a mail server. How to reformat usb using mac. Outlook users should update at least to 14.5.6 before migrating to OS X 10.11.
Symantec Endpoint Protection is not compatible
Install 10 8 On Unsupported Mac
It is recommened to uninstall it before upgrading to 10.11, and install System Center Endpoint Protection instead. See http://information-technology.web.cern.ch/services/fe/howto/install-antivirus-software for details
Free microsoft word templates for mac. XQuartz
It is recommended to use XQuartz 2.7.9 or later (http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing (link is external)). XQuartz installs into /opt/X11 now, and creates symlinks in /usr. If you have one of the previous versions of XQuartz that did install in /usr, the symlink /usr/X11 -> /opt/X11 cannot be installed, and some X programs will not start. In that case you have to remove the directory /usr/X11 and manually create the symlink.
Due to recent changes to X11 libs on the Linux side there are problems with the actual production version of XQuartz, please see https://cern.service-now.com/service-portal/article.do?n=KB0004132 for a possible work-around.
This update includes:
Fixes adfly URL issues- Improves some error messages (makes them more explicit)
Fixes some minor UI issues/glitches
Fixes log files not appearing!
Add some verbosity to the install process (for logs)
MacPostFactor v2.0
This version is huge! It features many improvements everywhere! Anyway, in this version, you'll find:
- Ensure that all the software you are using is compatible with it. See below for a list of known issues.
- Verify your hard-disk or SSD before doing the install.
- Make sure you have a recent backup, allowing you to recover your data in case of problems.
Known Issues
This is a summary of issues known so far. Please note that this list is by no means complete. Please contact the Service Desk if you encounter a problem with an application or a service.
Authentication
Using Network Groups from Active Directory (egroups in CERN speak) does not work out of the box. To be able to use Network Groups from Active Directory you have to increase the timeout for replies from the server, otherwise the request will fail and the user can not log in. To increase the timeout you should run
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c 'Set :Modules:SystemCache:Membership Query Timeout in Seconds 20' /Library/Preferences/OpenDirectory/opendirectoryd.plist
Please note that this is only needed if you want to enable network groups from AD - if you enable individual AD accounts this is not needed.
Unsupported Mac Os X
Calendar.app
Calendar.app does not sync .ics calendar entries (like the ones from Indico) to the exchange server. The entry for such events will appear in the calendar on the device where you imported it, but it will not be synchronised to other devices via your exchange account.
Two possible workaround for the issue have been found:
- The 'duplicate/delete' workaround:
- Import the event.ics file into your exchange calendar
- Duplicate the event
- Delete the original event
- The 'move between calendars' workaround:
- Import the event.ics file into one of your exchange calendars
- Move th eevent to one of your local calendars
- Move the event to one of your exchange calendars
After step 3 the event will be synced. Step one is needed, you can not skip it :(
MacPorts
Previous versions of MacPorts are not compatible with OS X 10.11, according to https://trac.macports.org/wiki/ElCapitanProblems MacPorts needs to be reinstalled.
Mail.app
- Adding multiple exchange accounts requires prepending 'CERN' to the email-address. Without the prepended 'CERN' you will get the mesage 'The account exists already'.
- We get occassional reports about Mail.app stopping to fetch new messages. We don't have the impression that the frequency of this is higher than with previous versions of Mail.app. But at least re-creating a deleted account appears to be much faster than with previous versions of Mail.app.
Office 2016
In the early days some users reported app crashes when running Office 2016 under OS X 10.11. I some cases the activation got lost and needed to be restored. This issue appears to be solved.
OpenAFS
The previous openAFS client does not work under 10.11, it is recommened to uninstall it before upgrading to 10.11.
A working client is announced on https://wiki.openafs.org/admin/BinaryThirdParty/, please read the description carefully before installing the client.
Install 10 8 On Unsupported Mac Os
Outlook 2011
Outlook 2011 versions below 14.5.6 hang when connecting a mail server. How to reformat usb using mac. Outlook users should update at least to 14.5.6 before migrating to OS X 10.11.
Symantec Endpoint Protection is not compatible
Install 10 8 On Unsupported Mac
It is recommened to uninstall it before upgrading to 10.11, and install System Center Endpoint Protection instead. See http://information-technology.web.cern.ch/services/fe/howto/install-antivirus-software for details
Free microsoft word templates for mac. XQuartz
It is recommended to use XQuartz 2.7.9 or later (http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing (link is external)). XQuartz installs into /opt/X11 now, and creates symlinks in /usr. If you have one of the previous versions of XQuartz that did install in /usr, the symlink /usr/X11 -> /opt/X11 cannot be installed, and some X programs will not start. In that case you have to remove the directory /usr/X11 and manually create the symlink.
Due to recent changes to X11 libs on the Linux side there are problems with the actual production version of XQuartz, please see https://cern.service-now.com/service-portal/article.do?n=KB0004132 for a possible work-around.
This update includes:
Fixes adfly URL issues- Improves some error messages (makes them more explicit)
Fixes some minor UI issues/glitches
Fixes log files not appearing!
Add some verbosity to the install process (for logs)
MacPostFactor v2.0
This version is huge! It features many improvements everywhere! Anyway, in this version, you'll find:
Other Features in Previous Versions:
OS X El Capitan support- Ability to use a smaller Recovery (≈ 600MB instead of 5GB)with no compromises on available features
Bluetooth Audio FIX on 32bit ML Hack- Better MacPostFactor UI and UX
New Preferences Window- New Customise button- Search again for Install OS X _ _ _.app by a click of a button
Nicer interface- Nicer switching animations- Better MacPostFactor App
Better code organization
Snow Leopard Compatibility (BETA)
Contributors now working! Donate to figure on the list!
Ability to change the USB name when erasing it
New feature: 'One click install'
Really fixes Paypal donation link
Fixes USB space check (total space instead of left space)
Advanced rar recovery mac. Fixes ton of other minor bugs
Reduces the energy footprint when creating USB Installers
Better OSXHackers Preview boot logo
Better logs in case of error
OS X Mav+ kernels are now stored online (reduces MacPostFactor's size and allows MLforAll to add a new kernel without updating the MacPostFactor app itself)
Improved the Hacking Process
No more Error Code 3- Use of kernelcache whenever possible
Fixes USB installers not booting
Improved MacPostFactor 'side-apps' (recovery apps)
Better MacPostFactor Services Init- Better OS X Manager with SIP management support
MUCH BETTER 'MacPostFactor OS X Installer' (active progress bar. support for ML and Mav..)
'About MCPF.app' and 'Dock Glass Effect Manager.app' replaced by 'MacPostFactor Utilities.app' that also adds new tweaks!
