don't update to 10.15.5 with EFI 5700

6/3/2020

Our friends in Cupertino have broken support for EFI 5700 in 10.15.5.

Stay on 10.15.4 until we get a fix. If your 5700 has a ROM switch and you are on 10.15.5, you can use the PC side to work around for now.

Will update as we find solution.

55 Comments

Mark A

6/5/2020 12:54:09 am

Looking forward to a fix ASAP...

MacVidCards Europe

6/7/2020 01:49:30 pm

We have a fix: http://netkas.org/?p=1496

6/16/2020 08:48:54 pm

Thats not really a 'fix'. More of a work around. Yeah, it gets the OS to boot, but none of the hardware acceleration features work. I used a backup to go back to 10.15.4 and its back to normal. Also, much easier doing this from a spare disc, you can just delete and drop the file right in, then run the commands the change the permissions.

Another weird issue with a MacVidCards flashed card is that I cannot get the Mac to boot headless. Once I swap the card out for the exact same model without the MacVidCards bios the PC boots without a monitor attached as expected. Once I reinstall the card and try to boot the PC, it hangs at the point I believe it sends its first signals to wake up the monitor and since there is no monitor to send its signal the boot process just hangs, the system doesn't turn off or get angry just sits there and if you press the power button it turns off very quickly unlike if you press the power button while in the OS. This is problem is unexpected and means that I have to plug in a monitor and stuff it under my desk to get it to boot. I use Thunderbolt displays and they are not detected at boot.

These strange but annoying issues have caused me to not use this card for now and go back to my original partially supported card with no boot screen or pre-catalina support.

Matt P

10/6/2020 09:20:12 am

Hey, I've been trying to reach someone about an exchange or return on a card I purchased form you guys and so far I haven't received an email reply. Can one of you reach out to me?

Jonathan

8/5/2020 10:18:48 am

Is there a 10.15.6 fix for the 5700XT?

Also, is there a performance difference between the "large" and the "regular"?

Izzy link

8/13/2020 07:04:01 am

Wanted to post and see if there was a fix or has been fixed on 10.15.6. I'm still running on 10.15.4 with my 5700 XT. Has anyone with this card updated to 10.15.6 working properly?

Krammer

8/15/2020 02:54:13 am

The 'Netkas fix' worked again for me... I applied it to my cMP5.1 with an MVC 5700XT after upgrading to 10.15.6.
All is well and working without issue apart from the resume from sleep panic...

Izzy link

8/15/2020 06:29:49 pm

Ok so the only way to make the 5700 XT to work on 10.15.6 is to do the "Netkas fix".

I a beginner with command promp. When I tried doing it back on 10.15.5, it would not work for me so I just stayed on 10.15.4. Krammer can you make a YT instruction video?

Izzy

9/24/2020 09:05:08 pm

Can someone verify the new update 10.15.7 fixed the issue?

Per the article, apple fixed the 5700XT issue on iMacs:

https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/24/apple-releases-macos-catalina-10-15-7-with-bug-fixes-for-wifi-and-imac-gpu-performance-more/

Izzy

10/6/2020 11:01:08 am

I did the update 10.15.7. This did not fix the issue, I spent a lot of money so I could have the boot screen.

MacVidCards Europe

10/12/2020 02:10:14 pm

10.15.7 still needs our patch to work:

curl -qLs https://pics.macvidcards.eu/fix5700.sh > fix5700.sh; sudo sh fix5700.sh; rm fix5700.sh

Alex

6/8/2020 09:00:14 am

On 5/29 I ordered an NVIDIA GTX 980 listed as in stock. I was already charged. It has now been 11 days and I have not received any confirmation that my order has been processed or shipped. I emailed questions@macvidcards.com but received no reply. Order number 2078505112.

Gary Trzcianka

6/22/2020 10:37:54 pm

My cards were delivered May 22nd and I have sent emails requesting status. Like others have commented it should not be difficult to respond with a quick email letting customers know what the status is. Currently I have three Mac Pros sitting idle while waiting for the cards back. I appreciate what your doing with flashing the cards, but you might want to try responding to customer emails.

Andrew

6/24/2020 05:00:37 pm

Hi Macvidcards team,
I ordered a card from you on the 17th of June and was wondering if you could provide me with an update on shipping? On your website I read that it takes approx 5 days before it is shipped. I have not received any notification yet on its progress.
Kind regards,
Andrew Puffett

Adam

7/6/2020 02:15:08 pm

Hello Macvidcards team.

Tried emailing quite a few times but no reply so resorting to blog.

Please contact me re my GT 630 I bought from you. Not working correctly.

Thanks so much.

Harlan Stephens

7/10/2020 10:54:06 am

Two weeks so far waiting on a Vega card...
Would be great if you could send it.
Thanks.

Terry Potter

7/28/2020 10:07:10 am

My order was completed and sent within 4 days of payment. (took another 10 days for the card to make its way through the postal service lol). The card, so far, is working great!

Ray

7/31/2020 12:28:09 pm

Are you still working on a fix for 5700xt 10.15.5?

MacVidCards Europe

8/22/2020 12:23:30 pm

Yes, we are still working on a fix. Patch is also now shortened. You just type one command in safe mode, reboot and all is working again.

Rik

8/22/2020 02:33:06 pm

Ok, what is the command? I have a macvid cards 5700xt and I'm running 10.15.6. Installing the card in my 2010 5.1 is a no go with kernel panics.

MacVidCards Europe

9/1/2020 01:23:28 pm

curl -qLs https://pics.macvidcards.eu/fix5700.sh > fix5700.sh; sudo sh fix5700.sh; rm fix5700.sh

Izzy

10/6/2020 11:32:04 am

So I did this, but my cMP keep booting into safe mode. Is there a way to fix this?

Gary Trzcianka

8/2/2020 07:40:53 pm

Please reply to my email just sent, refund the money for the Order No. 748376980 I placed May 14th, return the cards and send me tracking information with payment refund details. Thank you.

Gary Trzciania

8/13/2020 12:38:00 pm

Guys, I have not heard back concerning my email, look I am not being difficult, I am trying to run my business, please contact me about the refund and returning the 3 cards I shipped May 14th and refund the cost. I need those cards back ASAP. If I do not hear anything back by August 21st I am going to have to contact the California Attorney General about a fraud complaint. Again I appreciate what you do, but I have to run my business and I have had 3 machines down since May, if you get this fixed I will return the cards to you for flashing. If the cards are bricked because the update I can understand that as well, contact me to work out some temporary cards I can use until this is resolved, I just need may machines back up.

Timothy Freitas

9/4/2020 01:07:34 pm

I suggest if possible go to his apartment.
7244 Hillside Ave APT 401
Los Angeles Ca. 90056-2378
P.S. Parking is always a problem.

9/9/2020 03:44:35 pm

Go to his apartment! REALLY! lol

Make sure to use Paypal that way when he doesn't follow through you can get your money back without too much hassle.

I received a gpu that was different then the one I ordered. The card was spoofed to think it was correct model but it was just a lie.

Paypal ended up resolving the case in my favor and I got all my money back.

Now I will only do business with MacVidCards Europe. Too bad extra fees buts its worth it knowing order will be correct.

MacVidCards Europe

9/11/2020 05:14:01 am

You can be always sure you will get what you've ordered from us.

Gary Trzcianka

10/12/2020 12:50:57 pm

I have received messages asking for the information of what I shipped and was told it would be resolved.

If there is anyone that has also not received what was promised or like me has had their cards stolen and money taken without a product delivered reach out to me.

It has been 4 1/2 months now since they took my money and stole my cards.

9/13/2020 09:17:39 am

I ordered Apple EFI AMD RX580 8GB Sapphire Pulse a week ago and still no confirmation that the card has been shipped.
No reply to my email either.
Can you let me know when this will be shipped? Or please consider a refund so I can buy from your colleagues in Europe.

9/18/2020 09:56:22 am

Where & when did you order it from? I’m in the same boat, placed an order on this website weeks ago, no response no replies to any emails, nothing. No communication whatsoever despite countless attempts to get some info.

MacVidCards Europe

9/25/2020 02:30:37 pm

Upgrade from 10.15.6 to 10.15.7 went smooth. Our patch is still working just in case:

curl -qLs https://pics.macvidcards.eu/fix5700.sh > fix5700.sh; sudo sh fix5700.sh; rm fix5700.sh

rik

9/27/2020 06:28:37 pm

Reinstalled the MacVidCards 5700xt in my MacPro 5.1 and tried your patch today. It worked smoothly without a lot complicated steps in terminal. Running 10.15.6. Geekbench compute score is 66672. Much improved over the RX580 (41557) I took out. Scrubbing 4k video is much smoother with many fewer dropped frames. Big thank you to MacVidCards Europe for the patch.

Hello how do I go from 10.15.4 to 10.15.7

9/30/2020 08:58:42 pm

I'm using a 5,1 (2012) and wondering how do I go from 10.15.4 to 10.15.7

I figured it out...

10/1/2020 12:00:15 am

I got it to work! Thx

Ahmed Al Ghanim

10/1/2020 08:08:08 am

Is California alive?

Ahmed Al Ghanim

10/1/2020 07:43:22 am

Is any body out there :)

MacVidCards Europe

10/1/2020 09:02:00 am

We are alive. No contact from California lately.

MacVidCards Europe

10/1/2020 09:07:21 am

macOS 10.15.7 works great again with our patch.

Ray Williams

10/1/2020 01:01:15 pm

Update worked but it doesn’t see my 5700xt in a Mac Pro 2012 5,1 the default post install items didn’t work?

MacVidCards Europe

10/1/2020 01:10:21 pm

All works well.

Ray W.

10/1/2020 08:59:17 pm

Where can I get your patch? Looks like 10.15.7 is working it just doesn't show the cards name, just says 8GB graphics card...

MacVidCards Europe

10/2/2020 02:21:08 am

Use this - all works perfectly:

curl -qLs https://pics.macvidcards.eu/fix5700.sh > fix5700.sh; sudo sh fix5700.sh; rm fix5700.sh

Ray W.

10/2/2020 09:46:16 pm

Got It! Worked! Thx!

DonaldTrump

10/5/2020 12:13:42 pm

guys just get cards off the sellers on ebay, i've bought a few over the last few months from the boys based in the UK and have had no issues whatsoever. MVC does a great job hacking the cards but customer service sucks.

MacVidCards Europe

10/5/2020 04:14:16 pm

See our shop on eBay with 100% positive feedback - same product, best customer service: https://www.ebay.com/usr/macvidcards-europe

Gary Trzcianka

10/12/2020 12:53:00 pm

Great so we can spend more money for the products we sent to you but never received the service for.

No thanks!

Gary Trzcianka

10/12/2020 12:56:48 pm

Why are you not taking care of the customers who already sent cards and paid money?

For all we know you are receiving the cards paying customers sent and now are reselling them to make twice the money!

Not professional.

MacVidCards Europe

10/12/2020 01:10:28 pm

This is MacVidCards USA, while we are a different company located in Europe. Only product is the same and customer service is way better. All cards are shipped within 24h. Delivery is within 2-7 days. We've never sold any customer card as we note every serial number and model. The US guys are probably affected with COVID-19 hence there is no contact with them.

Gary Trzcianka

10/12/2020 01:54:16 pm

Nice try!

Go to California Better Business Bureau:
https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/los-angeles/profile/computer-parts/macvidcardscom-1216-719173

Rated F

6 Complaints in the last 12 months.

David reached out to me ONE time, I gave him the tracking info and order info.

I have not heard anything back.

Just read your own Blog, how many people are not getting any answers? Product not what they ordered?

I wanted to support you because there is no one else that does this, but stealing crosses the line.

I took the recommendation of another Blog user and filed for the fee back from PayPal. That still does not get me my 3 Sapphire 580 cards back.

That is stealing, when you offer a service and take money then do not return said product or refund the money it is theft.

MacVidCards Europe

10/12/2020 02:08:30 pm

It's highly worrying. Sadly, we cannot help you with this matter.

Brendan

11/17/2020 08:57:02 pm

Hey all, I got a APPLE EFI AMD RADEON RX580 8GB... I got it to boot up which is good. BUT its showing only 14 Megs of Ram.... and shows some artifacts. I am wondering if its the Ktext loader I used when trying to get a non flashed RX580 up. Any suggestions of what to try? I did email support but no word back yet. Id like to get the system functioning again. PS. I am running Catalina. Thanks for any tips.

MacVidCards Europe

11/18/2020 02:53:15 am

Hello, these cards doesn't require any extra kexts. Just clean installation of Catalina with DosDude patcher and all will work just fine.

Brendan

11/19/2020 05:42:32 pm

thanks. I ended up doing a fresh install and seems to work now. Must have been something from the Ktext updater or just the first non flashed card I tried. IDK.... but in case anyone else runs into the the problem... my new card showed 14MB VRAM.... ended up doing a clean instal with the DudeDos1 patch and the system seems to be working now. thanks all.

MacVidCards Europe

11/20/2020 03:50:34 am

The good news is Big Sur works with out flashed cards out of the box - no extra patches needed.

MacVidCards Europe

11/20/2020 03:51:29 am

I mean with our flashed cards ;)

don't update to 10.15.5 with EFI 5700

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