unixb0y Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hello everybody, Since this is my first Hackintosh, I waited before doing any updates and disabled auto updates completely. I wanted to first make sure everything runs fine etc. Now I'm at a point where I have a second disk ready and would like to know a) Best way to completely backup everything in general (maybe complete carbon copy? if so, which software? or maybe just use TimeMachine?) b) Procedure of updating macOS on a Hackintosh. Just do (a) and then use the System Preferences for updating? Or reinstall the OS with an installer USB stick on top of the current system? Afaik it should be possible without destroying user data. I do have experience with macOS / Mac OS X for a multitude of years now, but Hackintosh only around half a year. Thanks in advance! Dave Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 A. Carbon copy cloner B. Software update ( system preference) 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 @ellaosx @millusions Thanks! I just downloaded it, chose a separate HDD that I intended to specifically use for this and selected "copy all files" and "safetynet on", essentially completely on default settings. Should be fine right? After that is done, I will use the System Preferences and update to the latest macOS! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 @unixb0y Perfect! 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Little follow-up: Update not working I click "Update Now" in System Preferences, it restarts, then it says "installing update", after a short while it says "restarting", restarts and I'm on 10.14 again. System Preferences also still says I need to update. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 I also downloaded the macOSUpd10.14.3.pkg and macOSUpdCombo10.14.3.pkg from Apple. The first one says "macOS 10.14.3 Update can't be installed on this disk. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update." The second one kinda works, but when rebooting, it sits at the "Installing Software Update" screen for a bit (loading bar doesn't move) and then just abruptly restarts. The Mac is then still on 10.14. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, millusions said: 10.14.3 needs apfs volume. it will not install on HPFS afaik Looks like APFS to me Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 @unixb0y You need to select macos install in clover, not your current macos. But first, delete macos install folder n the root of your drive and upgrade agaiin. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 minute ago, ellaosx said: @unixb0y You need to select macos install in clover, not your current macos. But first, delete macos install folder n the root of your drive and upgrade agaiin. What do I need to delete? I don't have a "macOS install" folder in the root of my SSD. And what do I need to do in Clover? I don't understand Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Check if its hidden (im not sure)? But you need to delete that 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Just now, ellaosx said: Check if its hidden (im not sure)? But you need to delete that Probably "macOS Install Data", right? And maybe also installer.failurerequests? And what about Clover? What do I need to do in Clover? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Delete macos install data only. Force clover to prompt for menu so you can select macos install 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unixb0y Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, ellaosx said: Delete macos install data only. Force clover to prompt for menu so you can select macos install Oh you mean to force clover to show the boot menu on startup? I activated the boot menu, but it only shows my backup drive, my main drive and Recovery HD. Edit: my bad! I deactivated "Install" in Clover's "Gui" section, a long time ago before I knew that you could choose to just skip the Clover boot menu alltogether But without your hint to "un-skip" the Clover boot menu (uncheck "Boot" → "Fast") I wouldn't have been able to complete the installation! The update went smoothly, thanks again! Edited March 6, 2019 by unixb0y 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigamaxx Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Something I’ve found about Carbon Copy cloner. It copies in HFS mode so the copy can’t be updated. I have went another route. Erase new disk GUID partition and APFS using disk utility. Then use disk utility Restore. Click on new disk (backup) and select Restore tab and check that it is restoring from the main disk. This gives you an APFS backup that can also be updated. All you have to do is mount the EFI of the backup and main disks and drag the EFI folder to the new one. It gives you a perfect copy of your original setup. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/337826-macos-1014-backup-carbon-copy-update/#findComment-2666393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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