Note: You can fix all your broken hardware that results from this update with this handy guide.
It looks like another release of our favorite Operating System is out: Mac OS X 10.5.6. Has anyone tried to upgrade yet from 10.5.5 (Kalyway)? I’m hitting the update button now. Wish me luck!
UPDATE!
Downloaded fine but the installer stuck at 61% — screen frozen solid. After a reboot, a whole bag of errors (not hurt) has entered my computer. It appears to be completely toasted. I’m going to start the recovery process and I’ll update this post with more information.
For those of you who don’t want to reinstalll, check out this URL for more detailed information on why 10.5.6 kills your computer and how you can safely upgrade. *READ IT BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE* http://netkas.org/?p=78
UPDATE (AGAIN)!
I’m back on 10.5.5. Funny thing is I ended up downloading my own files from this site because I couldn’t locate my Dell 1525 “Goodies” DVD. I’m going to make a better (Read: real) backup of my system before playing with 10.5.6 again (Thanks, Dave).
Has anyone successfully upgraded to 10.5.6? Post your story/instructions here!
UPDATE (YET AGAIN)!
Dave Wolf saves the day, and here is his comment on upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5.6:
Wolfer said,
UPGRADING TO 10.5.6
(Richard and I talked last night about upgrading to 10.5.6; I did some testing. I’m posting this to both the 10.5.5 thread and the Tutorial thread. Richard. . . Maybe a new thread for this one is in order. You’ll see what I mean when you check out the below.)
Richard tried a stock install of 10.5.6 straight from the Software Update app. Well, as suspected, this didn’t turn out to well. Update froze, wouldn’t boot, etc. He needed to re-install; there might have been other ways to correct, but he determined re-installing would be the quickest way to get back up and running. Backups (as I discussed in the Tutorial thread) are ESSENTIAL when doing 10.5.x upgrades! You HAVE to play with these things on volumes that ARE NOT your primary volume. At least, I can’t. I use the machine for daily work it’s so stable anymore.
Anyway. . . My testing. . .
I got 10.5.6 up and running. I’ll post more below on how I got there. But, let me tell you what you’ll loose and need to mess with in order to get back and working after you have 10.5.6 on there and booting.
1) Audio will be gone. Needs restored from prior 10.5.5 kexts.
2) Wireless will be gone. Needs patched with the Broadcom patcher again.
3) USB will be running at 11Mb. Needs patched with multiple USB kexts.
4) PS/2 support will be gone. So, no laptop mouse and keyboard; needs kexts.
5) Time Machine will be broken, requiring tweaking of a plist file as it wants to see a NIC.And this was just what I noticed in playing with the booted OS for about 20 minutes before I hit the sack last night. My thoughts. . . If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it… YET. There is a ton of f#%k-with that needs done to even install the update successfully, and then once at 10.5.6 there’s a ton more, of which I haven’t even dove into yet, although I’m sure it can all be corrected. But, based on the release notes from Apple, I don’t see this update as needing to be applied IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3194
There’s nothing tremendously necessary in this update. At least for me there’s not. That said, I am going to head to it for the fun of it. I’m a masochist like that.
So, if you want to get to the totally broken state I listed above, here’s the steps. These are ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to install the update successfully. I’ll post more on how to correct all that’s broken later, or someone else can along with me.
Steps to update from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6 (Remember, best practice this one on a backup OS, not your running/working volume):
1) Head to http://pcwizcomputer.com/blog/?p=503 and download all 3 of the new tools.
2) You’ll need to update to the latest Chameleon. You can do so with our Chameleon update guide.
3) Grab DSDT Patcher and make yourself a dsdt.aml file for your specific machine and place it in the root of the install volume. Alternatively, if you are using an Insprion 1525, you can use this one.
4) You’ll find a new directory called /UOIBackup or something like that (created by the Universal Installer). It will contain 3 kext files. These are the defensive kexts that are used with a Boot-132 install. Me, I installed these kexts last go-round with 10.5.5. So, I had them already installed. One was updated from what I had installed, but anyway, use KextHelper or whatever kext installer you use and install them to your Extensions folder. Kill your extensions cache after installing them (a.k.a. Tag Cache Rebuild in Kext Helper) and repair permissions.At this point, you’re ready to reboot with the new bootloader/EFI, the dsdt.aml in use, and the defensive kexts loading up still at 10.5.5. So, reboot, watch the new stuff, and get back into 10.5.5. Everything should still be as it was at this point.
You can now load 10.5.6 from the here. Just be aware of what you’ll run into after a couple of reboots. You’ll get into the OS, but most of all your devices will be broken at least for now.
Stay tuned. . . I’ll have more to come regarding getting a broken 10.5.6 install actually working in a bit. In the meantime, READ, READ, and READ everything related to all the links I listed above, including any readmes or instructions that are included with the packages. They’ll help you understand the whole process a lot better than I detailed it.
Dave
January 17th, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Thanks! I did that and I am going to pick up some thermal paste tomorrow. Thanks for your help!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 PM
It has been getting so hot it shuts off. Do you know of any kexts that might have anything to do with this. I remember there were a couple that had to do with the cooling down the temperature, but I didn’t look into them. Would any of those help?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:56 PM
This one might help.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Hey Thomas, I have a question. I am running 10.5.6 and I do a LOT of iMovie work. I just started noticing that when I export it raises my CPU temp 20 degrees! When I hit cancel it drops down! I have no idea but the last time I checked it was at 190 degrees F! Thanks for your help!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:37 PM
The reason it jumps is because the processor has a heavier load and more processing = more energy = more heat. Regardless, 190 degrees is quite high (my processor idles at about 118). Try reapplying the thermal paste to your processor and it should bring the temperature down substantially.
January 1st, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Have finally updated to 10.5.6, but think the dell 1525 update pick is no longer on mediafire, would anybody have this as am having trouble getting the keyboard on my laptop to work. Everything else I have got to work but the keyboard….currently got a usb one plugged in.
Thanks
Neal
November 8th, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Hey Thomas, I have the 1525 running. I have installed Win7 and OSX 10.5.6 using the last XxX release. I installed Win7 first, then OSX. I then repaired Win7, and attempted to add Mac OSX to the Vista bootloader. I am able to add it to the list, but when I select OSX it stops at the grub> prompt. Am I forgetting a last step somewhere?
Thanks,
B
November 9th, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Assuming that you meant Chameleon (instead of grub), this is ok because both Chameleon and the Vista/7 Bootloader are installed. If you don’t like seeing the Chameleon Bootloader then try setting the timeout to 0 in com.apple.boot.plist and it should automatically load OS X after selecting it from the 7 bootloader.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:31 AM
I replaced the LCD on it today :) just waiting for the new HD delivered on Monday. Its a 160 gig so I’m thinking 100GB to win7 and the rest for OS X…I wish I had the model with the camera/mic -_-
I’ll need to install Leopard before installing Snow Leopard, right?
October 30th, 2009 at 6:49 AM
That is correct. It’ probably best to install Windows 7, then Leopard, and then SL.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Thanks for all this info. I just picked up a Insp 1525 with a cracked LCD for cheap from a friend. Once I replace the screen I’m setting up a dual boot win7/mac os x. Can’t wait!!
October 29th, 2009 at 12:36 PM
When you get the laptop up and running, check out this guide to install Snow Leopard. Also, stay tuned for a Windows 7/Snow Leopard dual boot guide in the coming weeks.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Now that you are on 10.5.5 and its working good, once again try the 10.5.7 combo update and see how it works for you. Once again, remember to backup first.
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Files you will need:
1. Universal OSx86 Installer as found at http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=48
2. DSDT Patcher GUI as found at http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=48
3. Dell Post Installer as found at http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=97966 (scroll to the bottom of the first post to get the latest version)
4. Kext update package as found at http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7f84da0b0520e9bfd2db6fb9a8902bda (original link posted by Chris so all credit goes out to him)
Instructions to update from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6:
1. Open Universal OSx86 Installer
2. Select “apply kext package”
3. Select “Install PC_EFI v9 Chameleon Edition 1.0.12″
4. Click Install
5. Open DSDTPatcherGUI
6. Select “Darwin/Mac OS X”
7. Select Run
8. Reboot Computer
9. Install 10.5.6 Delta Update
10. Click restart but then plug in keyboard/mouse while rebooting
11. Log in as usual
12. Open “Dell_1525-10.5.6_Update_Pack” folder
13. Install all files except ApplePS2Trackpad (pointless install unless you use the scrolling
14. Run Dell Laptop Post Installer
15. Install Sigmatel 9228 fix and SD Card Reader
16. Repair Permissions
17. Restart computer and remove usb keyboard/mouse
Thomas – I am upto 10.5.5 with a little bit of playiing (still no joy on the question mark the back slash works but not question mark)
Can you point me in the direction of the Delta update, I have downloaded one but it doesnt appear to work when I follow the instruction above, had to step back to 10.5.5. It won’t boot, goes through chameleon, gives me the apple and then its goes bacl and dies.
Any ideas – sorry to be a pain
May 7th, 2009 at 7:56 AM
10.5.7 is rumored to be released in the very near future so it could very well be Friday. When it is released though, we will be putting up an updated guide on installing 10.5.7 (much like the original tutorial only updated)
May 7th, 2009 at 7:11 AM
I’ve read some speculations today on Maclife.com claiming that 10.5.7 is to be released this Friday. Have you got any other updates on this?
have a nice day!
April 29th, 2009 at 7:41 PM
All is working now with the Voodoo kernel, no?
April 29th, 2009 at 5:16 PM
ive tried a couple installs but still no luck… any suggestions on what exactly to install?
April 29th, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Nick you should be able to boot with “-x -f” on first boot and it will bypass having to use clamshell.
April 29th, 2009 at 1:52 AM
nickstobie,
Clamshell display shouldn’t be dependent on your power source to function. This means that even while plugged in, your computer should sleep/wake just fine. My laptop is almost never unplugged and I use clamshell to sleep my computer when I’m away from it, or it’s in the bag. It seems like there’s a problem with the kernel you selected that doesn’t allow your computer to sleep.
Without knowing much more about it, I’d start there by selecting different installation options (kernels/kexts). It only takes about 10 minutes to install a fresh copy of Mac OS X on my laptop, so you should have a working setup soon by finding out what works and doesn’t by some trial and error.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 PM
hey richard. so i have a little problem. i recently decided to reinstall os x as a fresh install. when i erased my hard drive and reinstalled, my battery began to drain. by the time i had to put my computer to sleep the battery had died. i went to plug it in and it would not charge. i researched this and discovered that the problem was with my motherboard and it cant be repaired for a cheap price. thomas has been trying to help me with this but we cant really seem to find a solution. i have ipc and xxx 10.5.6 disks. when i install, i install the clamshell and many other of the necessary kexts. when it comes time to put my laptop to sleep, i close the lid then open it, but instead of the computer waking up to the set up screen, it restarts. is there any way to install os x without the computer being unplugged? i hope sop because windows sucks! i might have to buy a real mac! (what a waste)
April 28th, 2009 at 1:06 PM
glad to hear some people are finding this useful. again, the goal is to get some feedback from you guys regarding which of these kext’s you’re using to get your 1525 running top notch (or not using, superfluous ones should probably be scratched off the list), a more detailed description of what exactly they do (understanding the workings of the system is more useful to me personally than a walk through of how to get a working install), and eventually, if we feel like being SUPER helpful, links to where you can get the most up to date versions of these drivers.
If we do this, we may be able to submit a kext package (mkext or whatever needs to be compiled) for the Inspiron 1525 to be used with the UI installer, which would make a first time leo 10.5.6 install, or reinstall, for that matter, virtually effortless. This would reduce the need for walkthroughs for the 1525 (at least until 10.5.7), making it easy for those who just want an installation to get one running fast, without having to ask tons of questions; and, if we document everything as well as I’d like, will aid those who actually want to learn about how everything works so they can focus more on making the install work better.
April 27th, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Its not tl;dr at all. In fact, its actually vu;tsm (very useful; thanks so much)
April 27th, 2009 at 11:17 AM
tl;dr=too long; didn’t read.
April 27th, 2009 at 5:50 AM
mbebop- Thank you very much for that. This guide will really be useful for those newbies who might not be sure how to get a certain feature/function working. Do you mind if I ask what TL;DR is though
April 26th, 2009 at 7:06 PM
its been awhile gentlemen,
today I have more of a request. The following is a list of all the 3rd party/modded kexts I’m currently running on my system (Dell Inspiron 1525, Leo 10.5.6). These are also backed up to an external, so if anyone wants them, really just ask. I didn’t create any of these, but (sorry) credits are mostly absent. I’ve compiled it to help me remember what’s important, and what everything does through numerous reinstalls. But the descriptors are vague/incomplete/inaccurate for some entries, and I would really like some help revitalizing and finalizing the list. This might also help some newbies joining the scene, but its mostly for my understanding of how everything works in preparation for building an OSX ready desktop. Anyway, here:
IO80211Family.kext>>>>> patched WiFi driver, tested 10.5.6
AppleYukon2.kext>>>>> fixes wired ethernet port (finally!), tested 10.5.6
AppleHDA.kext>>>>> fixes audio-working internal mic, headphones, mute. May need to delete ALCInject.kext and AppleAzila.kext, or rerun patcher. Requires HDAEnabler.kext, tested 10.5.6
HDAEnabler.kext>>>>> enables audio kext and displays audio information in “about this mac”, tested 10.5.6
AppleACPIPlatform.kext>>>>> has to do with battery meter and keyboard/trackpad, tested 10.5.6
AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext>>>>> displays hardware information in “about this mac”, tested 10.5.6
AppleSMBIOS.kext>>>>> displays additional hardware info in “about this mac”, tested 10.5.6
IONetworkingFamily.kext>>>>> fixes time machine, tested 10.5.6
IOSDHCIBlockDevice.kext>>>>> fixes SD Card Reader! tested 10.5.6
PowerManagement.bundle>>>>> fixes battery meter, tested 10.5.6
*****note: must be installed to /Leopard/System/Library/SystemConfiguration/*****
Disabler.kext and AppleDecrypt.kext (safe updates)>>>>> blocks installation of AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext, allowing for safe updates, tested 10.5.6
VoodooUSBEHCI.kext and IOUSBFamily.kext>>>>> fixes sleep! either follow instructions to mod IOUSBFamily.kext or just install the included one, tested 10.5.6
ClamshellDisplay.kext>>>>> enables sleep when lid is closed, tested 10.5.6
All kext in USB folder>>>>> something to do with the USB/PS2. Most of these are built into the IOUSBFamily.kext, tested 10.5.6
Superhai mods>>>>> voodoo speedstep, better battery management, and sleep fix, tested 10.5.6
dsdt.aml>>>>> place in root, enables normal display boot without sleep trick, tested 10.5.6
Thanks in advance, hopefully this isn’t TL;DR
April 24th, 2009 at 6:44 AM
The best program for burning anything on a Mac is Toast Titanium 10. Nuff said.
April 24th, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Cheers
What a program thatll burn as image to disk on mac, or better yet, the best program?
April 24th, 2009 at 5:08 AM
Short answer, yes.
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 PM
I have a noob question, the xXx version of 10.5.6 is in numerous smaller parts. Will stuffit expander/winrar just make the one iso file out of it?
April 10th, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Ever since I upgraded to 10.5.6 I get getting my windows smb file shares disconnected after a while. They work fine after a reboot, and then at some point they stop working. The network is fine and I can actually RDP to the windows machine, but mapping drives does not work unless I reboot again.
Anyone having the same issue? Any ideas on a fix or a work around?
Thanks.
April 6th, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I finally got my dual boot working with the new chameleon all thanks to thomas. It took a little while but all and all it went pretty well. everythings running perfectly! thanks thomas
April 5th, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Glad to hear its working for you! Now check out some of the other posts on the site so that you can get networking, audio, etc. working if you havent already.