From 9da6c85c9822223e17bb34b82da9ef52ec951eec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: neon ball <35791009+ParaDoX1994@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 02:12:38 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Add Time Machine guide and reorder sidebar items --- docs/TIMEMACHINE.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/TIMEMACHINE.md diff --git a/docs/TIMEMACHINE.md b/docs/TIMEMACHINE.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..df38225a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/TIMEMACHINE.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# Restoring from Time Machine backup + +OCLP automatically installs root patches when installing from the USB drive for the first time to ensure smooth operation of the first time settings. + +However, as an unfortunate side effect, restoring via Time Machine breaks while root patches are installed and restoring a root patched machine requires a few tricks to avoid a kernel panic. + +To ensure a smooth Time Machine restore, follow the steps listed under: + +1. In first time settings (Setup Assistant), do not restore the backup. Instead do all settings like you would want to start fresh. +2. Once you reach desktop, open the OCLP application and revert root patches in the Post Install Volume Patches section. +3. Restart your Machine + * Note: Your Mac will feel slow due to lack of graphics drivers and resolution may be wrong. WiFi will also be unavailable in most cases, if your backup is on a network drive, use Ethernet. +4. Login and start Migration Assistant +5. Go through the restoring process. +6. Once finished, go into the OCLP app and reinstall the root patches. + +Now you should be fully restored with Time Machine and also running with all patches. + + +::: warning Sequoia Note + +Time Machine restoring seems to be currently broken on Sequoia even after uninstalling root patches, leading to a loop with "Migration Finished" window. + +Currently the only way is to restore on older OS and then upgrade to Sequoia. + +::: +