Getting Continuity / Hand-off working on a MacBook Pro Late 2011 Model
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- Danny Mavromatis from Mavromatic shows how to get your Late 2011 Model MacBook Pro 15" (13" should be similar) working with Continuity.
Bluetooth card module required must has the CAX marking, not just AX. I used the following one from eBay -- New MacBook Pro A1278 A1286 A1297 Unibody AirPort Extreme Card for 2011-2012 -- www.ebay.com/it...
Here is the Wiha Screwdriver set I used: amzn.to/1sgLuzm
For further assembly instructions check out ifixit: bit.ly/ifxtcax
UPDATE: If you updated to 10.10.1 you will need to reapply the script or download the Continuity Activation Tool (github.com/dok...) and it will do it all for you.
Download the script from here: www.mavromatic....
Follow these instructions (thanks Lem3ssie!): forums.macrumor...
Visit www.mavromatic.com
Just did this upgrading the airport card and running beta CAT (continuity activation tool) can confirm it works on High Sierra on late 2011 MBP.
How did u make it work ?
Just received my chip in the mail, followed the instructions above, and it worked first try no hassles!
Thanks!
I changed the airport card to the one listed figured out how to run the program .It installed and is working perfectly on Mojave . Thank you . You are the man.
Thank you for this. I just installed the card into a early 2011 MBP and it took some trouble shooting but got it working.
Sweet! Glad it worked...
What is more important to match the Part# of 607-8962 or the Model # of BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX or both so this fix works.
Great vid and thank.
does the script work also with High Sierra 10.13.3 ?
I want to try it on my late 2011 MacBook Pro Yosemite OS, looks pretty easy todo...
Mavromatic, this was an awesome video! Thanks for all the hard work. Btw, what software did you use for filming and editing this video?
Thanks! Final Cut Pro X with C2 TrackX SimpleTracker plugin for the part that the text moves with the video.
Will this work on an EARLY MacBook Pro 2011?
Will it work if i have High sierra 10.13.6 Now? with my MBP Late 2011.Found the card on ebay for 33 dlls
Did you try ?
could you make video with 10.10 update and showing how to place file in terminal it would help a lot thank you
Danny, I have an early 2011 Macbook Pro. Is there a different video for that model? Thanks!
That one basically the same.
Hi,does this work on the early 2011 mbp 13?
Check this product : BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX. It is compatible with your mbp.
Only airdrop works but other continuity didn’t work, I am on high Sierra (10.13.6), I use the continuity activation tool
Very nice instructions Danny, could you tell me if you simply just upgraded the wifi card without changing any of the software and codes, could the simple wifi and bluetooth functions just work right after the replacement. Thanks. I have the early 2011 Macbook Pro 13 with one of the antenna connector broken, so I'm thinking about replacing the card with bluetooth 4.0 LE instead. Continuity / Hand-off is not that important since this is my secondary machine and if that works, I will just leave it as is without messing with the system.
will this process also work on a 13' 2010 mid macbook pro A1278 model?
Danny Mavromatis great vid! thinking about doing the upgrade and glad i was able to find this. i am already running 10.10.1, but was wondering if i install the chip and run the Continuity Activation Tool, then update to 10.10.2, will i need to run the Continuity Tool again?
Can someone pleaseee tell me if I can do this on my MBP Early 2011? I really would want to do this if I can get Airdrop to work on it
Yes you can. Check BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX on ebay/aliexpress
i installed the patch and fallowed the instructions but i do not get the hand off option. it gives me an error of "AirPortBrcm4360 error"
After dragging the text file with .sh I pressed enter then entered password and nothing happened. What to do? I couldn't find in the instructions what to do next. Please help.
is this the same for a macbook pro mid 2010?
Quick Question Danny, how can you verify that the contacts were put on properly? I have read some people say that incorrect installation can cause low power and connectivity issues.
Thanks! Worked great!
Hei there! I saw this video and wondered if there is an option to get an connector from this type of slot cable in video that is apple using, to regular mini PCIE connector? Any ideas?
Hey, does it works for airdrop too, because I have a 2011 MacBook Pro and airdrop is not working
Can I use a BCM94360CS2 (airport card A1466 of macbook air Mid 2013/Early 2015 )on a macbook air 13'' mid 2011?
Please tell me i have late 2011 Macbook pro 13 inch
And my os is mac os x seirra this case which community tool i need to use?
Please let me know
Thank you.
Does it work with Late 2011 17" MBP?
what if my marking on the module is 607-8961. Is it the right one for 13"/late 2011 Pro?
i have a Late 2011 MacBook Pro i would love to install this in my computer Bluetooth Module 607-8962 is the only one that would work with my computer or could I use a different module. Im having problems trying to locate that exact one. Also my Version is 10.12.3 will that matter?
is there any difference between:
607-8958
607-8961
607-8959
607-8962
if yes, what is it?
What about airdrop dose it working.
One other question , will this also enable airdrop from iOS devices to Mac. Vice versa ? Thanks
John McCabe Hi, yes, it will enable AirDrop between iOS and your Mac.
Great tip, my prayers have been answered for my 2011
So cool! Thanks!
does this work on MacBook 13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008 ?
and if so what would I need for it THANKS !
What is the difference between 607-8962 and 607-8958?
Does it work also on Catalina? ...Always on a 2011 MBP
Can you post the model name of the card since the purchase link is no more available
BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX
nice comprehensive video ;)
I've got a late 2011 17" Macbook Pro.. and i was wondering if i could install a more recent bluetooth 5.0 board, instead.
What do you reckon ?
Thanks!
I don't think so. @V4D2, did you find something ?
Is there any way to achieve the same for Mid 2009 MBP? I tried the Continuity activation script with BT 4.0 dongle but it did not work and resulted in a kernel panic no matter what I tried
Unfortunately not possible. Anything before 2011 models uses different chip and they is no newer compatible cards with Bluetooth 4.0 for them.
Will this work with a 13" MacBook Pro. I bought the card already and opened up my Mac but seeing a speaker close to the air port card
Is it a Late 2011 model? Do you know if it has the 607-7291 card in it?
BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX is the card i purchased and installed. than i downloaded the patch and opened terminal, typed in "sudo chmod +x" and typed in my password. i than dragged the patch to terminal and now it says in terminal
Rons-MacBook-Pro:~ Ron$ /Users/Ron/Desktop/patch_ble.sh
Backing up original kext
The version is Mac-94245A3940C91C80
Patching the kext...
Marking kext cache as dirty...
Setting permission and rebuilding kext cache...
kext file:///System/Library/Extensions/Terminus.kext/ is in hash exception list, allowing to load
kext file:///System/Library/Extensions/JMicronATA.kext/ is in hash exception list, allowing to load
done
and thats it. Am i missing something?
Hi is it also possible on a macbook pro 13 inch mid 2010
hi, would it work on MBP late 2011, catalina os?
once i buy the card and download the patch all i have to do is drag and drop it to terminal?
Pretty much -- the key parts are making the script executable by opening Terminal, you enter : "sudo chmod +x " without quotes, and drag you file on the window -- then pressing enter.
Then you need to run the script, reboot. You should see the handover under System Preferences > General. Make sure you log in and out of iCloud -- that was my biggest issue. For some reason the entitlement/credentials weren't updated and signing in and out of iCloud on both devices (macbook and iPhone) fixed it.
Hi Danny thanks for the video it looks great. Has anyone tried out the app (near lock) that runs on your iphone and mac to lock the computers screen when you reach (x) distance from your computer, after changing the airport card and running this patch? I have a 15in late 2011 MBP
+Ryan Plyler Hey -- it should work. Haven't tried.
It works thanks man
thanks.could one give me an link to buy this card?I have a macbook pro 15 late 2011
Yes -- I bought this card: www.ebay.com/itm/New-MacBook-Pro-A1278-A1286-A1297-Unibody-AirPort-Extreme-Card-for-2011-2012-/271649141031?
my Mac will recognize automatically the card? or only when I will install this patch.Because I am afraid that if apple decide to stop this trick then I have to reinstall the original card.
hlias makhs The replacement card is from a 2012 macbook pro so the odds that Apple would decide to stop this from working, to me seems highly unlikely. But like anything like this, use at your own risk.
Thanks - looked at the eBay listings you sent - just want to confirm that it must be model # 607-8962 ?
John McCabe hey Danny - just following up on this....has to be 607-8962?
+John McCabe did you figure out which model # can be used? Can the 607-8961 model be used?
So your script handles everything? I don't have to modify the text myself with this?
Yes, you make the file executable and it makes the changes for you. You can read more about it here: forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=20167654&postcount=1040
It is work in macbook pro 6,1, 17´mid 2010???
Any one have tried to the iMac 27 mid 2011? Thank you
Hey Danny great vid. Question I have an early 2011 macbook pro 13 in and I found a card that is BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX, but the other number "apple part 661-6510" x19cfcc607-8958. Will that cause any issues or should it work? thanks in advance
+Sam Younes Hi Sam, it should work. The CAX chip is the the most important part.
Danny Mavromatis Alright Thanks Ill cross my fingers.
Hey there can you recommend a good source to purchase the module? Also and sorry if I missed this in the comments , but my MBP is early 2011 - will this still work?
John McCabe Yes, it will work with Early 2011 model, module: BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX -- these should work: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.A0.H0.XBCM94331PCIEBT4CAX.TRS1&_nkw=BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX&_sacat=0
Having trouble enabling Airdrop on my 2011 Mac book pro 17”. Changed the blue tooth card as per the link & ran the script…. Any Suggestion ?
Apple Bluetooth Software Version: 6.0.2f2
Hardware, Features, and Settings:
Name: Lalit’s MacBook Pro
Address:
Bluetooth Low Energy Supported: Yes
Handoff Supported: No
Instant Hot Spot Supported: No
Manufacturer: Broadcom
Transport: USB
Chipset: 20702A3
Firmware Version: v154 c5903
Bluetooth Power: On
Discoverable: Off
Connectable: Yes
Auto Seek Pointing: On
Remote wake: On
Vendor ID: 0x05AC
Product ID: 0x821D
HCI Version: 4.0 (0x6)
HCI Revision: 0x170F
LMP Version: 4.0 (0x6)
LMP Subversion: 0x229A
Device Type (Major): Computer
Device Type (Complete): Mac Portable
Composite Class Of Device: 0x38010C
Device Class (Major): 0x01
Device Class (Minor): 0x03
Service Class: 0x1C0
Auto Seek Keyboard: On

If things verify that they are enabled after running the script, make sure you have your wifi turned on (both devices need to be on the same wifi). If you have tried that and it still doesn't work, you may have to log in and out of iCloud on that 2011 MacBook. That should kickstart things.
Thanks Danny for your prompt reply.
1.Both are connected to the same WIFI network (Air Express)
2. Log out & Login to icloud done.
3. Magic mouse | Air Pods connect fine.. Its only the Airdrop & Airport Express wireless Music that don't seem to work.
4. The Script verify's and says done !
Does this have anything to do with the OS ? Am running on high Sierra.
Will it work for mid 2009 macbook pro
it work with airdrop (mac and ios)?
Hi
is it able to use regular screwdriver to exchange the module inside???
Yes, you just need a small philips screwdriver -- nothing special.
Thanks!
By the way, is there a different bluetooth module to fit different MacBook Pro??
because I saw different numbers such as 607-8958, 607-7295, 607-8942 on the Internet, does it matter??
I got MacBook Pro 15" early 2011.
Hi Dan.. Sweet Video.. Would a clean install of El Capitan 10.11.4 need the patch? If yes, would your patch be compatible with 10.11.4 Thanks..
Yes, you'll need to apply the patch (run the latest activation tool provided in the description) after you install. Then after each OS X update, you'll most likely need to also run the tool again... that's what I have been doing since I posted this video.
Thanks for your video and responses. Danny! My Macbook Pro late 2011 is running OS X El Capitan version 10.11.15
I suppose the activation tool provided in description will work for my device and, as you suggested, I'll need to run the tool after each OS X update. Is that right?
Yup! That is the same model as mine... you'll know after the update if continuity stops working. What I do is update, then open safari on my iPhone (or macbook) to see if it works. Sometimes it doesn't affect things after an update sometimes I have to rerun the tool -- could be related to what the update updates :)
+Danny Mavromatis how long does it take you to apply the patch after each update please? I'm very keen on doing this to my late 2011 macbook pro 17.
Not long -- the only annoying bit is another reboot (after you've already rebooted for the OS update). Sometimes you don't have to apply it again -- I think it depends on what Apple updates?
Hi, Would the script work on early 2011 mbp 15" OS X Yosemite?
Yes, it should -- the key element is if the module is the same as the Late 2011 which I believe is. You can verify by popping off the back cover...
Danny Mavromatis Great, will give it a shot ASAP, back up of that kext file recommended right? ThanXs!
Hey Danny, installed on my early 2011 MacBook Pro but now saying "no hardware installed" what can I check?
I assume you downloaded the latest tool from here: github.com/dokterdok/Continuity-Activation-Tool/
When you run the Diagnostic Checker you should get the following -- what are you getting?:
--- Initiating system compatiblity check ---
--- Hardware/OS checks ---
Verifying Continuity status... OK. OS X reports Continuity as active
Verifying Mac model reference... OK. Known compatible Mac Model detected: MacBookPro8,2
Verifying Mac board-id... OK. Long board id detected: Mac-94245AXXXXXXXXXX
Verifying OS X version... Warning: This version of Mac OS X (10.11.5) is Experimental! Only partially tested on El Capitan
Verifying Wi-Fi hardware... OK. A Broadcom AirPort card is active, and is using the Continuity compatible Brcm4360 kext
Verifying AWDL status... OK. An AWDL interface is up, Wi-Fi is ready for Continuity
Verifying Bluetooth hardware... OK. The internal Bluetooth card is active
Verifying Bluetooth version... OK. Bluetooth 4.0 detected
Verifying Bluetooth features... OK. Bluetooth features are Continuity compliant
Verifying Bluetooth firmware... OK. Bluetooth firmware version: v151 c5844
Verifying Login Item... OK. Login item for Auto Continuity Check is set.
--- Modifications check ---
Verifying OS kext protection... OK. Kext developer mode is already active
Verifying SIP... Ok. System Integrity Protection is already disabled
Verifying ContinuitySupport... OK. Already patched.
Verifying kexts readability... OK. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth kexts were found and could be read
Verifying Wi-Fi whitelist status... OK. The whitelist is correctly patched with your board-id
Verifying BT4 dongles compatibility... OK. Compatibility with BT4 USB dongles is not enabled, this tool can fix this if a dongle is plugged in
Verifying old Wi-Fi kext presence... OK. Legacy Wi-Fi driver Brcm4331 was already removed
Verifying legacy Wi-Fi card patch... OK. The legacy Wi-Fi patch is not present. This tool can fix this.
--- Modifications check ---
Hey Danny, figured it out. I had gotten an error from the Diagnostic checker saying something to the effect that no hardware was present (I can't remember), but then I decided to to reopen the macbook and make sure that all of the contacts were properly seated and that did the trick. Thanks for the quick response and the great video guide!
Good to hear -- Enjoy!
Hey Danny, spoke a little too soon. All was well after a physical contact check as I said, but then after a couple restarts I got the Wifi disabled but the bluetooth enabled! So I dialed gatekeeper, rebooted and disabled SIP so I could run the Diagnostic checker and lo and behold Wifi is up gain after the restart (before I could run diagnostic in the tool). Did I do something wrong during the first Continuity tool setup? Will this reoccur if I switch back on SIP?
I got this from diagnostic:
Verifying Continuity status... OK. OS X reports Continuity as active
Verifying Mac model reference... OK. Known compatible Mac Model detected: MacBookPro8,1
Verifying Mac board-id... OK. Long board id detected: Mac-94245B3640C91C81
Verifying OS X version... Warning: This version of Mac OS X (10.11.5) is Experimental! Only partially tested on El Capitan
Verifying Wi-Fi hardware... OK. A Broadcom AirPort card is active, and is using the Continuity compatible Brcm4360 kext
Verifying AWDL status... OK. An AWDL interface is up, Wi-Fi is ready for Continuity
Verifying Bluetooth hardware... OK. The internal Bluetooth card is active
Verifying Bluetooth version... OK. Bluetooth 4.0 detected
Verifying Bluetooth features... OK. Bluetooth features are Continuity compliant
Verifying Bluetooth firmware... OK. Bluetooth firmware version: v151 c5844
Verifying Login Item... OK. Login item for Auto Continuity Check is set.
--- Modifications check ---
Verifying OS kext protection... OK. Kext developer mode is already active
Verifying SIP... Ok. System Integrity Protection is already disabled
Verifying ContinuitySupport... OK. Already patched.
Verifying kexts readability... OK. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth kexts were found and could be read
Verifying Wi-Fi whitelist status... OK. The whitelist is correctly patched with your board-id
Verifying BT4 dongles compatibility... OK. Compatibility with BT4 USB dongles is not enabled, this tool can fix this if a dongle is plugged in
Verifying old Wi-Fi kext presence... OK. Legacy Wi-Fi driver Brcm4331 was already removed
Verifying legacy Wi-Fi card patch... OK. The patch is already done. Old Broadcom Wi-Fi cards may work.
Dose it work with iCloud drive
Hi I have an airport card 607-8958. will it work?
+Cristhian Almora, yes -- check out this iFixit for the 13" -- same card should work. www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Early+2011+AirPort-Bluetooth+Board+Replacement/5131
Can the 607-8961 model be used?
Hi! The key aspect to the correct card working is that it's marked with "CAX" and not just "AX".
I get a message saying operation not permitted when I try to run the script
+Ron Flores do me a favor and try this app: github.com/dokterdok/Continuity-Activation-Tool/ That is a newer app that does it all for you and pre-checks a few things.
ok
i think i got it thanks so much.
Didnt really need bluetooth 4.0 but for 7 bucks why not lol
Yes it's a late 2011
Yes -- I think you have a MacBook Pro MC700LL/A A1278 which is the 13" model. They use the same 607-7291 card -- www.macpalace.com/661-6510-airport-bt-card-macbook-pro-13/15-607-7291-a1278-a1286-.html.
www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Early+2011+AirPort-Bluetooth+Board+Replacement/5131
i figured it out. you did it on a 15". this is the steps for the 13". already ordered my card. thanks a lot
niggasbhaten oops -- good catch -- I'll change the description to say 15" -- should be pretty close. Good luck -- it's a pretty cool feature to enable. Report back how it worked out for you too.
will do. card will reach next week thursday so will inform you then. one more question, will i have to run this when apple updates Yosemite in the future or will the patch stand up too updates
niggasbhaten nope -- it should stick. OS X includes drivers for all cards Apple uses so it should be fine until they decide that the 2012 hardware is too old someday...
Will this work on Early 2011 model?
Sure does! Early 2011 15" MacBook Pro can be upgraded to support continuity.
Danny Mavromatis Will this work for a Mid 2010 15 inch Macbook pro (2.66GHz i7)? I would love to have continuity! Thanks!