6.3.0
This release introduces support for macOS Big Sur (11.0+) and embraces the new system volume snapshot boot features.
- Switch to using snapshot boots created after each system modification via
bless
. - Incorporate new mechanism to rebuild kernel extensions for macOS 11.
- Requires disabling ART - authenticated root, which itself may require disabling FileVault for macOS 11.
- Full console output log history mechanism for improved debugging.
- 2-Level protection for system with Time Machine snapshots + backup kexts:
- Time Machine snapshots allow instant disk reverts in macOS Recovery, eliminating any complicated steps to recover an unbeatable system. The script ensures a snapshot is taken on a working system prior to any patching.
- Traditional kext backups are also taken in case Time Machine snapshots are unavailable.
- In worst case scenarios, users can fall back to reinstallation of macOS without data loss.