This tool makes the necessary changes to enable OS X 10.10 Continuity on compatible hardware. Continuity features activated by this tool include Application Handoff, Instant Hotspot, and Airdrop iOS<->OSX.
- Activate continuity: Does a Continuity compatibility check, backups the original Systems kexts, disables a Mac-model blacklist in the Buetooth kext, whitelists the Mac board-id in the Wi-Fi kext.
- System diagnostic: Produces a report of the current system parameters influencing Continuity.
Warning: Users should exercise caution when using the Continuity Activation Tool, as it moves around low level files and there's a possibility it could cause problems. A backup is recommended before attempting to install the tool.
Your Mac might need a hardware upgrade as well to be able to work. The table below is based on this guide (forum thread). If you are 100% sure that there are innacuracies, please report it on the thread.
| Mac Model | Hardware change required first |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air 2008-2010 | New wireless card: BCM94360CS2 |
| MacBook Air mid-2011 | No, just the patch |
| Mac mini 2009-2010 | New wireless card |
| Mac mini mid-2011 | No, just the patch |
| MacBook Pro mid 2009 to late 2011 | New wireless card: BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX |
| iMac 2008-2011 | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth card upgrade |
| MacBook Pro late-2011 | New wireless card: BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX |
Important
- The tool is not currently compatible with BT4 USB Dongles currently available on the market*, it only works with the right Apple wireless hardware.
From Finder
- Download the zip (link on the right) and extract it.
- Double-click on the app.
- Follow instructions on the screen. Ignore or deny any "Access to accessibility features" prompt.
From the command line The script can also be run right from the command line. It is located in Continuity Activation Tool.app/Contents/MacOS/contitool.sh
Usage example: "./contitool.sh activate"
Script arguments:
- activate : Starts the activation procedure and does compatibility checks.
- diagnostic : Starts the system compatibility diagnostic.
- forceHack : Starts the activation procedure, and skips compatibility checks.
When using the script from the command line, make sure you have the strings binary in the same directory as the script OR, if you have Apple's Command Line Tools installed, edit contitool.sh and set stringsPath="strings".
- Full guide to enable Continuity manually (MacRumors Forum Thread)
- Get help using Continuity with iOS 8 and OS X (Apple Support KB)
v.1.0.1 - 2014.10.24
- Fixed a boot arguments overwriting bug, that could lead to a system failure in specific cases
- Fixed a kext-dev-mode bug that prevented the OS to disable its drivers protection
- Fixed the strings utility presence check if the script is run from the command line
- Added a disk reparation step at the start of the patching procedure, lowering failure risks on disks with permission issues
- Added a verification that sudo is still active before patching
v.1.0.0 - 2014.10.23
- Initial release
### Thanks
- Lem3ssie (LAUTRU Mehdi)
- UncleSchnitty
- Skvo
- TealShark
- Manic Harmonic
- rob3r7o
This tool took me many days and nights of research and coding. A small PayPal donation would be much appreciated to help with the maintenance and evolution of the app. Thanks! Donate