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Macbook pro retina efi update8/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Equally, there would be a lot more noise if this was a very widespread issue, so all we can say for now is that it appears to be a serious problem affecting a limited number of Macs, with no obvious pattern emerging as yet. It’s clear from the number of reports that this is affecting a number of machines. They directly programmed EFI with special tool, and it works now. Apple today released MacBook Pro Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0 for the 2015 MacBook Pro, which fixes a storage firmware issue that could cause data corruption in rare cases. I went to official local service and they said that “it’s just too old…” So I get to unofficial service but with normal guys, and they tested all the hardware and it works great, but didn’t wake up with this motherboard. The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) was designed by Intel to replace the Open Firmware used on PowerPC Macs. Post Date: File Size: 5. This update addresses an issue which, in rare cases, may limit the performance of the discrete graphics processor after a system wake or boot. Some of those reporting the issue are on a beta, while others are on the official release.Ī number of posts point to corruption of the EFI firmware as the likely cause. Download This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, late 2013) models with NVIDIA graphics. Everything points to be a BIOS-EFI firmware corruption by the Catalina installer. No keys are recognized by the device and 5 minutes after turning it on the flashing question mark folder. BIOS EFI firmware chip: A1398 Apple MacBook Pro Retina i Late 2013 Fast and reliable. It happened to my 2014 MacBook Air and I have two other friends with MacBook Pro 2015 that have the same issue. I can’t imagine that, after all, the iMac has been running smoothly since 2014. After the Genius, like me, had done all the shortcuts, he said it might be the logic board. All updates can be downloaded through Software. Be sure you downloaded right EFI, otherwise it could end up bad 3. Apple's Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0, MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.1 and iMac EFI Update 2.0 weigh in at 1.49 MB, 4.76 MB and 4.32 MB,m respectively. This is a serious problem that Apple need to address. You need to download EFI for your mac (until they didnt update the page). ![]() No combination of boot up keystrokes work. ![]() I am now left with a laptop that flashes the “?folder” icon after a couple of minutes. I followed the update instructions from “Settings - software update” as one would normally do. My computer was perfectly fine until I attempted to install Catalina. He said it was a hardware problem not caused by the update. A number of 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display owners are experiencing noticeable drops in graphics and processor performance after having updated their machines to the latest EFI. I had a call with Apple support last night. In the hardware overview section macOS displays the Model Identifier, the Boot ROM version and the SMC version number your Mac is running. It seems the update must have corrupted the firmware on the logic board since it no longer recognizes key combos. You can check what EFI version your system is running by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting About This Mac > System Report > Hardware. All I get is the “folder?” logo or nothing at all if I try “option” or “command R” on boot up. There are multiple threads on Apple’s support forums (below), with most reports appearing similar in nature. System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.8.There are forum reports of the update to macOS Catalina resulting in some Macs becoming non-responsive, with some indication that an update to the EFI firmware may be responsible… This update contains general performance fixes pertaining to sleep and Thunderbolt and improves compatibility when using the 5GHz band in WiFi. Software or hardware incompatibility: this can occur if you recently upgraded to a new macOS or updated hardware or firmware. This update is recommended for all iMac (late 2012) models. System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.8.1 and greater, EFI version 0106.01 This update improves sleep performance, enhances Thunderbolt router support, fixes an HDMI display issue and improves compatibility when using the 5GHz band in WiFi.īoot ROM or SMC Version Information: After Update is complete: Does the MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update 1.0 take a long time - mine is just saying 'Waiting.' after 20 minutes. ![]() This update is recommended for all 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display (late 2012) models. The updates are available via Software Update or direct download at the links below. If so, Apple would give an extra year of updates to those who bought an Intel Mac. Apple has released an EFI firmware update for 2012 iMac and 13-inch MacBook Pro models. Personally, I speculate that macOS 15 will drop support for the 2017 iMac Pro, the 2018 Macs, and most 2019 Macs. ![]()
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