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Hi,
I'm trying to install Mojave on my 2015 Macbook Pro Retina which is upgraded with OWC SSD Aura 480GB. When trying to install I get the message that "this 3rd party HW is not supported for the install"? Does anybody have the same issue? And is there a resolution?
I contacted OWC support but no reply so far from them.
Regards,
Paul *****
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch,Early 2015), macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)
Paul,
Here's the fix for the problem you have encountered. I too have a OWC SSD in my early 2015 macbook pro retina and encountered the same problem as you and thought there was no fix. But don't be discouraged. . there is a fix and it works beautifully.
You must install a SSD firmware update in order to install High Sierra or Mojave on yr OWC SSD. Once the firmware has been installed successfully mojave will install without any problems. I typing this msg on my macbook pro with mojave so believe me it works. If you haven't done it you'll need to reinstall your previous os which might be Sierra. That's what I did before I did the following.
First, go to this link at OWC: https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Knowledgebase/Article/26/730/Aura-SSDs-Firmwa re-Update-beta
Then, scroll down and download the two files that are listed, the firmware utility and firmware update. Open the utility first and install it, it will create an app found in yr applications folder. Once installed, make sure you are online for the app to work. Once online go in yr applications folder and open the 'marvel utility' and a window will appear, just like the image given on the webpage. From here just follow the instructions as given. The user name is the name you entered when you created your account on your mac . . . I guess for most of us it's our name. Then enter the password you use to log into your mac. Once this is done and remember you need to be online, just follow the instructions as given and . . whamo . . . your ssd firmware will be updated. Close the app and restart yr mac and follow the instructions to ensure the update was successful by confirming the updated firmware version number.
Voila !!! You can now upgrade your beautiful mac to High Sierra or Mojave. I've got mojave installed now and the installation process went smoothly. I think it's neat.
Let me know how it goes . . . this should no doubt work for anyone who has a OWC SSD in their mac.
I await the good new from you.
regards
Alfonso
Neither Apple, nor any of us, are going to make Mojave recognize that OWC replacement SSD. That is between you and OWC. Perhaps they have a firmware update available for that drive. Call OWC support.
Just did this and worked perfect! Thank you
Hi Alfonso
I just noticed on the OWC knowledge base site that this fix doesn't work on Mac Pro-back to square one for me!
Thanks
Pete
I did that on myMac Pro. Swapped the old drive back, updated then replaced the OWC. Does not work. OWC needs a kick uo the •••. There's problems everytime there's a major OS upgrade.
Thanks. I'm going to take a very deep breath. Back up for dear life and hope i can do a proper restore.
I understand!!!! Always a concern, but have faith in Time Machine if that's what you use.
Let me know how it goes.
Pete
Awesome!
Had the same issue, and problem solved.
Thanks heaps!
Good on ya mate! 🤗😎
Anyone else uncomfortable entering your machine's username/password into a web form?
If you check the URL it’s not external ip address meaning it’s local disk.
Note that the last Mojave update(10.14.3) is killing my Aura SSD and now waiting for RMA
Mojave cannot install on OWC SDD (Aura)
