Trifster Jul 10, 2023
Gui Rambo
For those running macOS Sonoma in virtual machines for testing, I found a workaround to enable beta updates within the guest operating system: https://github.com/insidegui/VirtualBuddy/discussions/194#discussioncomment-6406771
Upgrade to Sonoma Beta 3 within VirtualBuddy? · insidegui/VirtualBuddy · Discussion #194

I can't seem to figure out how to upgrade a working Sonoma install in VirtualBuddy rather than downloading a full restore image and starting from scratch. Am I missing something simple?

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Jul 10, 2023 at 4:40pmIvory for Mac
Show threadRadu UrsacheJul 10, 2023
@_inside whats the best way of using macOS VMs on Intel Macs (hackintosh here)? still VMWare/VirtualBox? thanks!
Show threadmacshomeJul 10, 2023
@_inside The catalog URL continues to become more hilarious over time.
Show threadyoliOMSJul 10, 2023
@_inside Thanks Gui!!
Show threadCraig HockenberryJul 10, 2023
@_inside @siracusa Reason #12,954 on why VMs need to support Apple IDs.
Show threadGui RamboJul 10, 2023
@chockenberry @siracusa Yup. We've been able to log in using the Simulator for a long time, I don't see why VMs can't use a similar approach.
Show threadCraig HockenberryJul 10, 2023
@_inside @siracusa A year later, and it’s still a known limitation. https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/707682?answerId=716663022#716663022
AppleID Login failing in virtualiz… | Apple Developer Forums

Show threadSaagar JhaJul 11, 2023
@_inside @chockenberry @siracusa I expect they’re paravirtualize the login soon enough
Show threadChetJul 10, 2023
@_inside I downloaded the full InstallAssistant.pkg and ran it inside the VM and it was able to update. I used Mr. Macintosh’s helpful links to get the download: https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-sonoma-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
macOS Sonoma Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple! - Mr. Macintosh

Download macOS Sonoma full installer with one click straight from Apple! Every version of Sonoma Beta & Final available all in one place!!

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Show threadRickJul 10, 2023
@_inside how does anyone do this at all, without being able to log into their Apple ID?
Show threadMatt ThomasJul 11, 2023
@_inside thank you! Aside from this limitation, VirtualBuddy has been a joy to use. Hopefully Apple doesn’t *fix* it