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@khronokernel khronokernel released this 16 May 19:22
· 1523 commits to main since this release
0.4.5
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With this release of 0.4.5, we're primarily focused on resolving issues involving today's release of macOS 12.4 to the public as well as more general fixes. These include:

  • Non-Metal fixes:
    • Double menubar clock
    • Non-functional dismiss buttons
    • VNC support on TeraScale 2 GPUs
    • and other cosmetic fixes
  • 12.4 Installers not listing by default when downloading
  • More robust root volume patcher
  • Resolve Bluetooth support for BT2.1 controllers in 12.4

And many more changes we hope everyone will appreciate! See full changelog for all changes.

We hope this will be our last release before macOS 13's announcement!

And a quick thank you again to everyone who's donated to my GoFundMe, it's amazing how quickly we reached our goal! I can't express how grateful I am to everyone for giving me this opportunity. Can't wait to see everyone at WWDC2022!

Asset Information

  • OpenCore-Patcher-GUI.app:
    • Visual GUI based app
    • Recommended for all users
  • OpenCore-Patcher-TUI.app:
    • Terminal/Command Line based app
    • Only use if already familiar
  • AutoPkg-Assets.pkg:
    • Additional resources used by OpenCore-Patcher
    • Automatically pulled when needed, don't use manually

Full Changelog

0.4.5 Changelog (click to expand)
  • Fix AutoPatcher.pkg download on releases
    • Fix backported to 0.4.4 release binaries
  • Add Macmini8,1 FeatureUnlock support
    • Drops CPU check, supports all machines
  • Refactor Root Patching System
    • Adds preflight checks validating patch set data and presence
    • Adds dynamic Sandy Bridge Board ID patching
      • Allows for unrestricted SMBIOS usage with AppleIntelSNBGraphicsFB
    • Adds OpenCL downgrade for TeraScale 2
      • Resolves VNC support (credit IronApple#2711)
    • Fix SecureBootModel detection
  • Add OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher.plist for applied patch info
    • Located under /System/Library/CoreServices
    • Lists patch sets applied including files installed and removed
  • Add preinstall script to AutoPatcher
    • Removes old patcher files before installing new
  • Add Serial Number Spoofing
    • For recycled machines where MDM was mistakenly left on
  • Add sys_patch file validation during CI
  • GUI Enhancements:
    • Add GUI Prompt for booting mismatched OpenCore configs
      • ex. Booting MacBookPro8,1 config on MacBookPro11,1
    • Add Checksum verification to InstallAssistant.pkg download
    • Fix showing latest 12.4 remote installers
    • Add local Root Patcher version info when previously patched
      • Helps notify users they already patched, or should be repatched with a newer version
  • Add error handling to non-standard/malformed OpenCore Boot Path
  • Non-Metal Enhancements:
    • Add work-around to double clock bug introduced in macOS 12.4
    • Resolve non-functioning Dismiss buttons bug introduced in macOS 12.4
    • Refresh Status Bar when item length changes
    • Add smoother transition for auto appearance
  • Increment Binaries:
    • PatcherSupportPkg 0.4.1 - release
  • Fix Bluetooth support in 12.4 Release
    • Applicable for BCM2046 and BCM2070 chipsets

Assets 5