diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 31ed0828f..fce0225f9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,7 +4,19 @@ A python script for building and booting OpenCore on legacy Macs, see [Supported SMBIOS](#supported-smbios) on whether your model is supported. -See [here](https://github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/1) for current TO-DOs on this patcher. +### Ivy Bridge and Haswell Notes + +Currently in Big Sur 11.0.1 and 11.1, there are partial firmware brickings happening during the install stage. The exact issue depends on the CPU model generation: + + +* **Ivy Bridge**: + * Simply power cycling the machine will resolve this issue + * Laptops will need to unplug the battery for a bit + * To avoid this issue outright, simply shutdown the machine after Big Sur has installed macOS instread of having the installer auto reboot + +* **Haswell**: + * Power cycling *may* work however some iMac14,x users have reported needing a firmware reflash + * Patcher currently has removed support for these machines till macOS 11.2's release to avoid any unnessary headaches for users ## Supported SMBIOS @@ -130,4 +142,4 @@ Reminder that once this is done, you'll need to select OpenCore in the boot pick ### Cannot run OpenCore Legacy Patcher -If the release tab has permissions/Gatekeeper issues, please [download the main repo](https://github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/archive/main.zip) and run that instead. \ No newline at end of file +If the release tab has permissions/Gatekeeper issues, please [download the main repo](https://github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/archive/main.zip) and run that instead.