[Solved - incompatible SSD] Cannot see MacOS installation partition after first reboot during install

[SanderVocke]

State the model
XiaoMi-Pro MX150 (kaby lake)

State the version of the EFI
1.8.1 OpenCore

Describe the bug
I used the released EFI in combination with an online MacOS Ventura installation image. Installation started like a charm. However, after first reboot, cannot see the MacOS installation partition.

System log
I would like to share a boot log, but couldn't figure out how to generate one.

Attach your entire EFI folder
EFI.zip

I appreciate any help!
What I already tried:

• ApfsDriverLoader.efi
• NVMeFix
• MinVersion / ScanPolicy settings

I don't think the installation itself went wrong. I can see and mount the new MacOS partition from my Windows install.

[stevezhengshiqi]

You can try press Space key in the boot picker page, and select your volume.

[SanderVocke]

You can try press Space key in the boot picker page, and select your volume.

Sorry I forgot to mention, but I did try this. The online installer .DMG image shows up, but not the installation volume on the SSD.

I appreciate the quick reply though!

[SanderVocke]

In your opinion, would it be a good idea to approach this with a fresh opencore "vanilla" install as per their installation guide? Or would I just be repeating a bunch of steps that you have already done here?

[stevezhengshiqi]

It seems that the installation does not proceed successfully. Are you able to find your SSD model? Is it PM981 or PM961? PM981 starts with MZVLB.

[SanderVocke]

It seems that the installation does not proceed successfully. Are you able to find your SSD model? Is it PM981 or PM961? PM981 starts with MZVLB.

SAMSUNG MZVLB256HAHQ-00000 is how it is listed, so I guess it is a PM981 then.

Edit: I see what you are getting at, this model is explicitly stated as "not supported" by OpenCore. I did try NVMeFix though, which should get it functional at least - that wasn't the case for me.

[stevezhengshiqi]

@SanderVocke PM981 is not supported for macOS. So you might need to have an alternate SSD.

[SanderVocke]

I see. Thanks again for the help! I will look for alternatives.

[stevezhengshiqi]

NVMeFix is not supported on PM981. You can refer to dortania/bugtracker#192.

Under Incompatible with IONVMeFamily (die under heavy load), you can find PM981 is listed there.

[SanderVocke]

Update: after switching to a Lexar NM710 2TB drive, can confirm that it works like a charm. Thank you!