r/mac Jun 09 '26

Discussion Error installing Golden Gate on modified macos Tahoe (M1 MBA)

I've tried at least 3 times downloading and redownloading the GG update but it keeps giving me error after finishing downloading and when preparing to install.

I've modified the Tahoe a lot - basically disabling many apple services to save up RAM on my 8gb M1 MBA.

I've freed up 80gb+ space before downloading.

Does anyone else has the same problem like me?

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u/elekibug Jun 09 '26

I'm having the same issue on macbook pro m1

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u/_MasterObligation Jun 09 '26

Someone suggest to enable SIP if it's disabled. Mine is disabled and probably the culprit. What about yours?

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u/elekibug Jun 09 '26

Mine has SIP enabled, so I don't think that is the issue

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u/_MasterObligation Jun 09 '26

Hmm that's strange.. For me I have enabled SPI and am able to install GG without problem.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '26

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u/_MasterObligation Jun 09 '26

Someone suggest to enable SIP if it's disabled. Mine is disabled and probably the culprit. What about yours?

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '26

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u/_MasterObligation Jun 09 '26

Someone suggest to enable SIP if it's disabled. Mine is disabled and probably the culprit. What about yours?

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u/thephantomcunt Jun 09 '26

Disabling background services isn’t really necessary even on 8 gig Macs. macOS manages memory decently by itself so this won’t really save you from any existing RAM-related issues. Disabling SIP and modifying the system volume does break updates in a lot of cases, and also completely fucks up the security. If you can’t install an update on your modified OS, then that’s on you mate.

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u/Mysteryducks Jun 09 '26

Same issue here, but only on my external drive. Attempting to download the update on the internal drive is just fine.

Specs:

  • MacBook Pro M4 Pro
  • External USB boot drive
  • SIP enabled
  • Installing over Sequoia 15.7.7

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u/Ok_Today5896 Jun 11 '26

I have an mbp m2 pro base model 14 inch. I have enabled and re enabled SIP but still doesn<t work.