MacBook Pro with Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock

So, this does not work. If I understand correctly there is a mismatch between what Apple has approved of hardware/thunderbolt peripherals and this certain hardware device.

I also understand there is a "hack" floating around to bypass this apparent software/driver mismatch.

Dear Apple, I have paid a lot of money to have both a MacBook Pro with USB type C Thunderbolt ports, and also this Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock. When will you update your software so that I can actually use them as intended?

MacBook Pro, iOS 10.3.1

Posted on May 4, 2017 11:01 PM

22 replies

bbybill

Level 1

9 points

Jun 12, 2017 9:36 PM in response to USV Apple Developer

Hello, What patch did you have to apply? And where would I find it? Thanks. :-)

bbybill

Level 1

9 points

Jun 22, 2017 3:43 PM in response to tjk

What does shipping soon mean?

tjk

Level 9

51,302 points

Jun 22, 2017 8:56 PM in response to bbybill

Sorry, I don't know.

Jul 7, 2017 11:58 AM in response to USV Apple Developer

What patch? Where? Way to be tantalizing...

Aug 21, 2017 2:12 PM in response to sgobin

I'm trying this with a 13 inch MBPro. It disappeared as an unsupported device from mine too, though I did do a forceapply.

sgobin

Level 1

9 points

Aug 22, 2017 7:53 AM in response to stressball

@Galifreyan a 2017 model?

After a call to Dell support, they will replace my TB16 with a new one. Maybe be there an issue with the 2017 models and the patch don't work with them?

sgobin

Level 1

9 points

Aug 25, 2017 1:14 PM in response to Kenneth Andre

Yes... nothing work so I am returning the TB16 to Dell.

Thanks for the help.

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MacBook Pro with Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock