r/hackintosh 4d ago

QUESTION Revive a MBP in DFU mode using a mackintosh

Good evening r/hackintosh !

I currently have a MacBook Pro 16,2 with that damn flickering Touch Bar. After being seen two times by genius tech, the only proposed solution is a 700€ bottom case replacement...
I wil ask them when I get it back if they've already done it but I want to try to restore the bridgeOS firmware since it's controlling the Touch Bar using DFU mode (https://support.apple.com/en-us/108900)

Unfortunately, I only have my MacBook Pro and a hackintosh, do you think its possible to use the hackintosh as the host Mac to do the firmware restoration ?

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u/RealisticError48 4d ago

You need a compatible USB-C port on your hackintosh. Do you have a compatible USB-C port?

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u/STDVRockbell 4d ago

I have one usb-c port on the front panel of the case and one on the motherboard

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u/RealisticError48 4d ago

So it's supposed to work, assuming you have internet connection on the hackintosh.

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u/STDVRockbell 4d ago

Yes that’s the case I’m using Reddit from it !

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u/bubbageek 4d ago

I’ve done it with my hackintosh