[Hackint0sh]

This is a simple guide on how to update to 10.6.2 from either 10.6.0 or 10.6.1

The reason I am making this guide is because when I wanted to update to 10.6.2 there wasn't really any clear guides i could find (although I'm sure they are out there) and so i had to use trial and error to see if i could come up with the easiest working solution for you guys.

How to Update from 10.6.0 to 10.6.2

1. Download and install the 10.6.1 update here: http://wsidecar.apple.com/cgi-bin/np...XUpd10.6.1.dmg

2. Restart

3. Download and Install using deafult setting the NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 . The RC5 is very important because right now the final release of 0.8.3 is now 100% successful all the time. Get NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 here: NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 RC5.app.zip - netbook-installer - NetbokInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 (alpha) - Project Hosting on Google Code

4. Run the Apple Software Update and select the 10.6.2 update (it will tell you that it needs to automatically restart) This is fine.

5. After it has restarted, run the NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 again using the same default settings.

6. Restart Again!

7. Once restarted your 10v should now be working with 10.6.2

To Update 10.6.1 to 10.6.2

Follow the steps above from step 3.

[minimalpc]

You can go straight from 10.6 to 10.6.2 using the combo update. You should also be able to update through Apple Software Update. In any case, the key is to run NBI 0.8.3 before updating and again afterwards (after the restart). I am not aware of any reason to use RC5 instead of the final version of 0.8.3.

[pokenguyen]

Originally Posted by minimalpc

You can go straight from 10.6 to 10.6.2 using the combo update. You should also be able to update through Apple Software Update. In any case, the key is to run NBI 0.8.3 before updating and again afterwards (after the restart). I am not aware of any reason to use RC5 instead of the final version of 0.8.3.

Some people have problem with the final version even the later-final version

[Nickg]

I was successful getting 10.6 to load, then upgraded to 10.6.1 with no problem. But I was hesitant to try and upgrade to 10.6.2 because of the many negative comments regarding the upgrade to 10.6.2 (even though I wanted to do the upgrade). I already have Netbook Installer 0.8.3 RC5 installed on the Mini 10V, as this is the version I originally used. Everything seems to work fine on the Mini 10V under 10.6.1, so I don't want to screw things up at this point.

BUT, if I wanted to upgrade to 10.6.2 now, all I have to do is:
Run the 10.6.2 upgrade from the System Preferences 'Software Update'
Shut down and run 0.8.3 RC5 again ??
Restart and I should now have system 10.6.2 installed instead of 10.6.1

Let me know if I'm leaving something out. This sounds too easy : -)

Thanks

[minimalpc]

Originally Posted by Nickg

I was successful getting 10.6 to load, then upgraded to 10.6.1 with no problem. But I was hesitant to try and upgrade to 10.6.2 because of the many negative comments regarding the upgrade to 10.6.2 (even though I wanted to do the upgrade). I already have Netbook Installer 0.8.3 RC5 installed on the Mini 10V, as this is the version I originally used. Everything seems to work fine on the Mini 10V under 10.6.1, so I don't want to screw things up at this point.

BUT, if I wanted to upgrade to 10.6.2 now, all I have to do is:
Run the 10.6.2 upgrade from the System Preferences 'Software Update'
Shut down and run 0.8.3 RC5 again ??
Restart and I should now have system 10.6.2 installed instead of 10.6.1

Let me know if I'm leaving something out. This sounds too easy : -)

Thanks

That should work. The update to 10.6.2 is no problem as long as you run NBI 0.8.3 RC4 or newer before and after the update.

[Nezil]

I've seen several people mention 'negative comments re. 10.6.2' and I wonder what people's worry is.

I've been running 10.6.2 since it was discovered that you could boot it using the 10.6.1 kernel (though I'm now using the NBI method of course). I've never had any problems with kernel panics are compatability.

I received my 80GB X25-M this morning and set up 10.6.2 first time with absolutely no problems using NBI and NBBM.

In short... go ahead and do it!

[Nickg]

Originally Posted by Nezil

I've seen several people mention 'negative comments re. 10.6.2' and I wonder what people's worry is.

FYI What I read (and I'm assuming others did too) was that Apple stopped supporting the Intel Atom processor starting with 10.6.2. There was a flurry of comments regarding this, but I guess someone figured a way to circumvent this issue. I'm going to give it a try.

Thanks!

[soho100]

Upgraded to 10.6.2 using RC5 and all works well. Running A04 BIOS.

[covati]

Is there some great value in 10.6.2? I run it on a powerbook and I don't recall there being anything so great in the updates that would cause me to even bother with the interruption. Or is this just a case of preferring to have the latest version of the OS - nothing wrong with that of course.

I found these release notes for 10.6.2: About the Mac OS X v10.6.2 Update
and these for 10.6.1: About the Mac OS X v10.6.1 Update . Both of these sound like they have almost zero impact on a dell mini hackintosh.

Thoughts?

Edit: Oh, btw, thanks for posting your notes on how to do it, it's good to know it's so approachable.

And to help clarify the 10.6.2 issues, the biggest pain I heard from people was sound not working. That seemed to be from people with A06 BIOS or who didn't run NBI before and after.

[ChinglishRojak]

Hello everybody. Looks like good simple instructions. Wish I found this thread sooner. OH WHAT A FOOL I AM!...I blame fatigue...nothing to do with impatience or arrogance...oh no....ope someone can help me.

Right then: I've got a 3g dongle! OUCH! I hear you say....Seems like it might work but I need 10.6.2.
HERE MY MISTAKE: I used NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 RC3 and not RC5 to upgrade and now it won't boot (I'm guesting that is probably the cause). It loads up the progress bar, fails, and then tries again and again and again...you get the idea. OK I thought. I'll just try and boot up off the external HD with the original OS X image on it and restore it back to 10.6.0 or just wipe it clean and start from scatch.
HERE IS THE PROBLEM: It won't let me. Even when I prioritize USB and removerable devices above the internal hard drive to boot from in the bios set up. If anyone could help with a quick fix; like FORCING it to boot up off the external HD or how to wipe it and start again or an even better solution (I'm sure the is one) for my tired head I would be VERY appreciative!! In case I do have to start again I'm gonna make a RC5ed boot image in the mean time.

Still got to get that dongle working once I get 10.6.2 up and running....good times.

Bios A04