I was getting ready to clear the data off the computer so I did the following
mount -uw /
rm /var/db/ .applesetupdone
shutdown -h now
When I restarted it just hangs on the apple screen and then restarts. I never see any error.
Apple ibook g4.
I tried to go into recovery but cmd r did nothing. Not sure what happened.
When I tried to redo the ctrl s, and repeat the applesetupdone, it says no file or directory. Any thoughts?
iBook
Hello,
⌘ (Command) + R for Recovery mode hadn’t been invented yet for the iBook G4. Lets try this, startup the Macintosh holding ⌘ + V for Verbose mode. This will startup in a text based log on what all your Mac is doing while starting up. The last line it stalls on should indicate what its having issues with.
You may try your luck in finding Apple User Groups
in your area; as someone there may have actual 10.5
DVD (official would be Dual Layer) for the PPC version.
https://appleusergroupresources.com/find-a-group/
Online-only groups can be found here.
[The version shipped for Intel-mac would be grey-label.
And could sport 'unique part number' for the Mac itself.]
Some years ago, I sought retail 10.5 DVDs and bought some
so that every Mac I had which could upgrade past Tiger, had
the path open to do so. ~ And I found some great bargains..!
Of course you may find listing on ebay or other sites. Be wary
where the seller does not make subtle distinction between the
grey-label machine-specific system restore install media & retail.
These discussions where alternative unsupported Mac OS X installs
&/or unofficial copies of (pirated) software, were not allowed. That
had been a 'no-no' in these official Apple Support Communities.
When looking for a DVD look for a dual layer DVD. I hope it works for you!
I bought it refurbished. It was upgraded to 10.5.8.
The Kernal panic is probably not hardware related as it happened right after I typed on those commands.
I do not have another apple computer to use, but I do have several windows 10 machines. Would that suffice?
I used to have a powermac g4 and I do have OS DVDs from that but as I understand those would not work.
Hello,
Yes I am aware that Bluetooth and AirPort was an option. It’s just one of those things that’s fun to see as you don’t often expect to see iBook’s with Bluetooth.
Yes we should be able to work through this on your Windows PC. I will get back with you later on how to proceed.
I got the following.
It then stayed at this screen for maybe 3 minutes on the power parent line 1 tries.
It then put in 2 other lines before a lot of text went by and it rebooted.
Is it .org? Also if I am right is it 7 GB?
Thanks. I need to see if I can buy 1 DVD from somewhere
Thanks. I had already scheduled an appointment with an apple guru Sunday night. The person told me that before I reinstall the OS that I have to flash the firmware. Is that true?
Hello,
I am not aware of any firmware flashing that needs to occur in order to install macOS 10.5. I hope you all can get your iBook working!
Hello,
It sounds like your iBook is experiencing a kernel panic which causes it to reboot. Which version of macOS do you have installed? If you have a computer with a DVD burner and a blank DVD I can help walk you through how to create a recovery disk so you can reinstall macOS. I’m certain we can figure something out to get your iBook G4 working!
As a side note, while reviewing the Verbose log I saw Bluetooth. It is so strange to see Bluetooth on a machine of that vintage!
The white G4 2004 vintage included [as an option] Bluetooth and AirPort/extreme (cards)
https://www.apple-history.com/ibook_g4
Introduced October 2003
Discontinued April 2004
Model Identifier PowerBook6,3
Model Number A1054 (12.1-inch) A1055 (14.1-inch)
Order Number M9164LL/A (12.1-inch), M9388LL/A (14.1-inch 933 MHz), M9165LL/A (14.1-inch 1 GHz)
While my experience(s) had been with first edition white G3 12-inch 500MHz and
last edition white G4 12-inch 1.33GHz; still have the last one as-new, working well.
The 'kernel panic' may be related to a Hardware issue ~ but I don't see it in the Log.
• Technical Note TN2063: Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics - Apple Support
https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2063/_index.html
The early white 12- /14-inch iBook G4 shipped with Panther 10.3, on grey media; so either
last version (retail) installer for Tiger 10.4 is best; or maybe Leopard 10.5 could do OK.
Good luck & happy trails!🌞
Hello,
I tried to post the link and was unable to. Go to the website macintoshrepository .com.
Search the website for “Mac OS X for PPC (OX 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5). Look for and download the file “Leopard_10_5_4.dmg”. The website may ask you to create an account to download the file. I know the guys over at the site and I can vouch for its security. Once you have downloaded this file change .dmg to .iso. You will then need to find a program for Windows to burn the .iso file to a dvd. Once that is done you should now have a recovery disc for your iBook.
To use this disc startup your iBook holding the ⌥ (Option) key. This will startup your iBook in a screen where you can select the startup disk. Insert your newly created Leopard disc into the optical drive and select the install disc in the Startup Disk window on the iBook.
It may take up to 10 minutes for iBook to startup using this disk.
Once the Leopard install disc has booted up, use Disk Utility to erase your internal hard disk. Quit out of Disk Utility and follow the prompts to install macOS. Once that is complete your iBook should be up and running again!
Hello,
Oh yes .org my apologies. I always seem to get that mixed up. Yes it is a massive 7GB file. A command question I get is if people can make a boot USB drive and the answer is no. It is designed to startup from an optical disc.
Ibook g4 rebooting
