Rename the XXX_ kernel to "mach_kernel", as shown below: Warning: If you don't have it already but want to create the recovery partition, you do not need to download it! In fact, Pandora will offer, while creating the USB / DVD Installation, to create the RecoveryHD and if the RecoveryUpdate.dmg is not present in the "InsanelyBox" folder, Pandora's Box will download it for you automatically.Ģ) If you have AMD CPU Hardware, or a netbook, you can put here the patched kernel, making sure to rename it as the original: "match_kernel" What can I put inside InsanelyBox folder?ġ) If you already have the RecoveryUpdate.dmg from Apple, Pandora will give you the opportunity to create a Recovery partition on your Hack, as a real Mac!
Pandora on mac os password#
From the main GUI, choosing the "10.7 & 10.8 Installer" option will start the Wizard, and the first thing requested will be to enter the password of your account (which will be invisible as you type)Īs you can see Pandora's Box opened a folder called "InsanelyBox", (which will be closed automatically as soon as you enter the passoword of your User Account. Well, back to the creation of our new Installation.
Pandora on mac os install#
If you click "Change install location" you can change the target volume if you want to apply changes to an OSx install other than your current boot volume (not all options are able to do so) Extension files that are patched by Pandora's Box will be saved to a folder called "BackupExtensions" or "Backup_Video" (if you decide to work on the video kexts)
Pandora on mac os software#
On the right side, is the Pandora's Box "Post-Installation" utility that can be used to modify your OSx installation, install various hardware fixes and kernel extensions, along with other maintenece such as after applying a OSx software update. The first option on the left is the Installer tool, used to create a bootable OSx installer on a USB thumb drive, DVD or other HDD partition, When you first launch the application, the Pandora's Box GUI will present you with two simple options:
The Beta can be downloaded at our new Downloads Section here Just keep in mind that since the application is in Beta, so are the methods being used distribute it, apply updates and handle bug reports. With that OSx86 spirit in mind, all are welcome to participate in it's further development. This is a free application, made by the community for the community. Usage of Pandora's Box for the installation and maintenance of OSx on the x86 platform is purely for educational purposes. Once the application gets a chance to mature, we will then begin adding additional language translations and hope to be able to include every different language that is supported by OSx. So expect frequent changes and updates to the application during the Beta stage. The purpose of this Beta release is to help identify and correct these errors. Pandora's Box is currently a Beta release, so there's a good chance you may encounter a few bugs. AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext patched correctly during installation.) Working with Pandora's patches! (need only iRQ patch) AppleHDA.kext not working at moment (though the binary was patched, and it is a problem of other files.Battery management work with kexts roll back.Built-in Intel USB 3.0 work out of Box with USB mouse (to be checked with USB HD.QE / CI working with Intel HD4000 (no dsdt in my Extra folder, using Enoch injection).