gelomon

Nice!

I have a similar but a reverse experience. Everything was working with Bigsur but choppy with Monterey. I fixed this when used a BigSur Kext from OLCP and now it works properly every time I put any SDCard.

I just injected this kext on OC

 

Here is the kext if your want to try:

BigSurSDXC.kext.zip

Apparently, It does make a difference. I do not have screenshots on my comparison as I'm too sleepy to take screenshots of testing but I found some interesting results:

I removed undervolt and just use the SMBIOS

 

Results were monitored using Intel Power Gadget

 

MacBookPro11,4
Base Frequency starts mostly at 2.6Ghz turbo upto 3Ghz
Idle goes below upto 1.3ghz, stays at 1.4~1.5Ghz but always ramps up to 2.6Ghz

 

MacBookPro11,1
Base Frequency starts mostly at 1.7Ghz turbo 2.7Ghz upto 3Ghz
Idle goes below upto 0.8hz(seldom), stays mostly at 1.16~1.2Ghz ramping up to 2Ghz if needed

 

MacBookAir6,2
Base Frequency starts mostly at 1.7Ghz turbo 2.7Ghz upto 3Ghz
Idle goes below upto 1.20Ghz, stays mostly at 1.3~1.4Ghz ramping up to 2Ghz if needed

 

I choose MacBookPro11,1

I run a youtube playback test on microsoft edge browser starting at 95% battery charge upto 15% at 80% Brightness and 50% audio volume

 

Total Runtime: 5 Hours

Battery Consumed: 80%

 

I limit the max charge of battery on bios to 95% and I don't want to fully drain this generic battery so I stopped already at 15%. see attached screenshot of my testing and current setup:

 

 

 

Thanks for the insights @Hervé! My new generic 54wHr battery is already half a month old and still no signs of utter crap. I just do not left this charging. My original dell battery was already bloated and was just handling about 30-45 mins of battery life.

 

 

I have done most of the things now:

• reduce brightness
• working hibernation
• revising CPU power settings (causes instability)
• disabling turbo boost
• already on SSD

I have also done additional things:

• set ASPM for other devices
  • L0s+L1 for ethernet port (not really using ethernet, I might set this to L1)
  • L1 for serial connection (can't disable device since this is not defined on ACPI)
  • L0s+L1 for SDCard reader
  • L0s+L1 for WiFi Card
  • Proper aspm heirarchy for port/devices
• Blocked Loading of Serial Kext 1650XSerial
• Cleanup of additional kexts (SMCSuperIO, SMCLightSensor, BrightnessFix (replaced with SSDT-BRT6))
• Undervolt using VoltageShift >> zspherez / VoltageShift

 

 

john@MacBook-Pro Release % voltageshift info
------------------------------------------------------
   VoltageShift Info Tool
------------------------------------------------------
CPU voltage offset: -60mv
GPU voltage offset: -30mv
CPU Cache voltage offset: -60mv
System Agency offset: 0mv
Analogy I/O: 0mv
Digital I/O: 0mv
CPU BaseFreq: 2600, CPU MaxFreq(1/2/4): 3000/2700/2700 (mhz) Turbo_Disabled PL1: 18W PL2: 25W 
CPU Freq: 1.7ghz, Voltage: 0.6561v, Power:pkg 7.92w /core 3.40w,Temp: 76 c

 

 

Can't make sure yet the battery life improvement with this solution, but my hack seems more battery friendly compared to default settings. My last one to test was the SMBIOS, so far my candidates are:

MacBookAir6,2

MacBookPro11,1

 

this is to be paired with -no_compat_check boot arg

 

Current setup MacBookPro11,4 is a Haswell(HQ) maybe that's why default config was a battery hunger. CPU base Frequency is 2.6GHz, idles at 1.3Ghz but rarely stay there even on light load

I have been optimizing my hack these past month and my target now was better battery consumption.

My new battery (generic brand 54wHr) last about 2~3 hours on single charge and I think I might get better battery consumption with optimizations.

 

I managed to make hibernation work ( mode 3 and 25 ) so I can save my battery health over time, (battery is much more expensive than SSD lol)

My hack Hibernates 1 hour after sleep on battery, 4 hours when charging, and directly when battery hits 7%

 

If you have suggestions or guides on how can I make my hack more battery friendly, kindly help me out

 

 

On my hack I saw only few options on the Battery menu on System Preferences but what I saw on others on Monterey, they have way more options to tinker for better battery. Is this normal or there is something we need for this?

 

E7440 Battery Settings

Others:

Seems like the WWAN port has it's own Args passed. it is the only one passing the GPRW (0x09, 0x04)

 

It's the only one passing the 0x09. I don't know why is this happening, but handling it on the SSDT-GPRW  fixed it. maybe it's the default thing on combo WWAN/mSATA port.

I also tried disabling the default WiFi/BT mini-pcie port on BIOS but still instant wake happens.

 

I am just happy now that this is the fix. I was worried and can't concentrate last time as the fans ramping up fast on instantwake lol

 

                Device (PXSX)
                {
                    Name (_ADR, Zero)  // _ADR: Address
                    Method (_PRW, 0, NotSerialized)  // _PRW: Power Resources for Wake
                    {
                        Return (GPRW (0x09, 0x04))
                    }
                }

 

Do you also use the WWAN port used on your e7270? I think we have a confusion, my intel wifi card is working but it is on the original wifi/bt mini-pcie port.

I also don't know why is this the case on my end. Maybe due to updated bios? I am on the latest a28 which was released on 2019.

 

Thanks again for the inputs about how you fix the DSDT on your other hack. At first I planned to just rename on DSDT via Opencore but that would only be trivial when I can just edit the GPRW and add the new handling for other arguments present on my DSDT.

 

 

 

Thanks @Jake Lo for the USBPorts, It's the same with my newly generated in which the Bluetooth was on port 07.

 

Hi @Hervé, Thanks for some insights. I have solved the instant wake issue after multiple hours of debugging and checking what went wrong I finally found the issue and fixed it with just an SSDT Modification. I found out that it's not the USB port not supporting the bluetooth but the WiFi device itself. I also found that the SDCard Reader might also cause instant wake due to unhandled call.

 

See below for the fix:

 

Going back to the logs I got from pmset -g log we can see that it is reporting DarkWake cause is due to LID0 PXSX/Network

 

2022-12-11 13:28:22 +0800 DarkWake            	DarkWake from Normal Sleep [CDN] : due to LID0 PXSX/Network Using AC (Charge:100%) 15 secs

 

When checking IOReg and querying what device is on PXSX,

 

ioreg -l | grep -i PXSX | grep -i acpi-path
    | |   |     |   "acpi-path" = "IOACPIPlane:/_SB/PCI0@0/RP05@1c0004/PXSX@0"
    | |   |     |   "acpi-path" = "IOACPIPlane:/_SB/PCI0@0/RP06@1c0005/PXSX@0"

 

I checked hackintool to verify what device really is and found out that it is the Card Reader and the new BCM94360CS2 WiFi device.

 

 

Drilling more further to ACPI searching for this two devices, I found out that these devices are calling the _PRW Method 

We can see below that both RP05.PXSX and RP06.PXSX calls the GPRW Method which we implemented via SSDT-E7440.aml

 

RP05.PXSX

 

RP06.PXSX

 

By inspecting the devices, I found out that these GPRW calls are passing 0x69 and 0x09 respectively.

I checked the SSDT-E7440.aml and found that these arguments are not handled by the SSDT.

 

 

I created more granular SSDTs for everything implemented on the SSDT-E7440.aml more easy debugging.

I created SSDT-GPRW.aml which implements the the missing 0x69 and 0x09 I also included the original 0x6D and I removed the 0x0D (this is not called / passed anywhere on the DSDT).

 

I have created a new USB port Mapping. Mapped the new Bluetooth device on its new location, but still I got instant wake. I’m already running out of ideas on how to fix this issue.

 

I was surprised, there was a USB device attached to the WWAN port. It was detected when I remapped the USB ports before posting my inquiry here.

 

About the keyboard, that was the last assertion log after instant wake. I don’t know why it’s there. I got your point, I also don’t see any connection. 
 

I will try digging into the port and see if I can find anything. Can you suggest other things I can check?

See below remapped USB ports:

Hello Everyone. It's me again. I have a lying BCM94360CS2 from my old hack Inspiron 5558 which reached it's end-of-life after 5ish years. Now I want to utilize it so I can minimize also using kexts on my hack. 

I manage to fit with an adapter and a MHF4 cable (e7440 uses U.FL connection on default mini pcie card) and use it flawlessly enjoying the benefits, perfect handoff, airdrop, unlock with apple watch and faster wifi speeds and no bluetooth stutters.

 

After sometime of enjoying, I closed the lid and the issue now appears. My laptop no has instant wake.

Digging in some logs, this is the only thing I found. Nothing helpful.

 

My hack sleep is working fine with Intel Wifi card

 

2022-12-10 20:59:56 +0800 DarkWake            	DarkWake from Normal Sleep [CDN] : due to RTC LID0/Maintenance Using BATT (Charge:100%) 32 secs   
2022-12-10 20:59:56 +0800 HibernateStats      	hibmode=0 standbydelaylow=10800 standbydelayhigh=86400                     	          48       
2022-12-10 20:59:56 +0800 WakeTime            	WakeTime: 2.084 sec                         
2022-12-11 13:28:22 +0800 DarkWake            	DarkWake from Normal Sleep [CDN] : due to LID0 PXSX/Network Using AC (Charge:100%) 15 secs   
2022-12-11 13:28:22 +0800 WakeDetails         	DriverReason:XHC - DriverDetails:                                          
2022-12-11 13:28:22 +0800 HibernateStats      	hibmode=0 standbydelaylow=10800 standbydelayhigh=86400                     	          182     
2022-12-11 13:28:22 +0800 WakeTime            	WakeTime: 2.322 sec 

 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

This is my hack with the BCM94360CS2

Another confusing log from pmsert -g assertions. Keyboard was working fine and not causing instant wake on intel wifi card

 

 

Assertion status system-wide:
   BackgroundTask                 0
   ApplePushServiceTask           0
   UserIsActive                   1
   PreventUserIdleDisplaySleep    0
   PreventSystemSleep             0
   ExternalMedia                  0
   PreventUserIdleSystemSleep     0
   NetworkClientActive            0
Listed by owning process:
   pid 170(WindowServer): [0x0000001e0009806c] 00:00:00 UserIsActive named: "com.apple.iohideventsystem.queue.tickle serviceID:1000003c7 name:AppleUserHIDEventSe product:Keyboard eventType:3"  
	Timeout will fire in 10800 secs Action=TimeoutActionRelease
No kernel assertions.
Idle sleep preventers: IODisplayWrangler

 

How stable is Ventura on e7440? can you re-enable SIP after using OLCP?

I avoided ventura and go straight to Monterey due to unsupported model.

I'm using my hack for my dayjob so stability is my first concern. lol

Also on my e7440, I need to add BigSurSDXC kext to make the sdcard reader work.

I am still waiting for the adapter of BCM94360CS2  to fit in my e7440. 

Yup it's almost the same. I just modified some values, I might just have a damaged trackpad that my values (setting custom x_max and y_max, x_bits and y_bits) accordingly and some checking from linux code make mine work better

I would try to implement this if I got free time, but the main problem is I might have a faulty touchpad on my e7440 to begin with. My trackstick left / right /middle is not working just the trackstick itself. my right button on trackpad does not also work. smh

If there will be any progress or development on the future, I will surely let you know 

Scrolling slowly is due to finger detection. yup a bit jittery lol

 

You can also try the original version from acidanthera if there are any difference you can experience. I just made the changes I done (maybe to cope up with faulty touchpad) but If you report that it's much better that Acid's version then I might request a PR on the repo for the Rushmore

I would also like to test if disabling trackstick (nibble) will bring more stability (less monitored device, less input expected, less processing) but this is only assumptions. If you happen to test the kext above, any feedback would be appreciated.

I type alot ( I work as a dev and I type alot). I always accidentally move the mouse which is annoying. Typing timeout does not apply to trackstick, it works even when I'm typing. lol

USB Mouse is working fine without any issues even without VoodooPS2Mouse Kext on my laptop

Attaching the my compiled version of VoodooPS2. 

I have Identified my Trackpad is V3 Rushmore variant

Note: VoodooPS2Mouse plugin was removed (I'm not using this). Planning to update this on future to disable trackstick & upper mouse buttons (used for trackstick)

 

VoodooPS2Controller.kext.zip

I will mark this issue now as solved. I have compiled the VoodoPS2 from source of Acidanthera putting back some codes that were removed and added some fixes for v3_v5 inputs. Now my touchpad is working great and is usable upto 3 fingers. No back scrolling, no Jittering, no Jumping. Only problem was the right click on the right button, it is not working but the 2 finger tap is working but not that responsive even the other 2 finger taps were removed. This is solved by disabling 2finger tap on preferences and I used better touchtool to set 2 finger tap as right click and it works fantastic.

 

 

I am having a problematic right click. I have been using the bootpack from @Jake Lo and was running smoothly with Monterey. This is my only problem. Right click on the button does not work, right click with 2 fingers work but buggy (repetitive clicks back and forth). Scrolling also triggers right click. Also the touchpad was not recognized as touchpad

 

What I have tried:

• VoodooPS2Controller & VoodooPS2Controller-ALPS on bootpack - buggy right click, seems like right click and 2 finger scroll is mixed. when scrolling is disabled, I can trigger right click with 3 consecutive touchpad clicks
• VoodooPS2Controller (Latest from acid) - Not working
• Touchpad is working smoothly without issue on windows 11 (22H2) 

 

I attached the sample screen recording of what's happening. I also attached the IOReg if that will help.

 

My hack details:

• e7440 i5
• 12GB RAM
• Alps v3 (as per boot logs but I'm not really sure)
• Bios: A28
• Monterey 12.6

 

Regards,

John

 

Screen Recording 2022-11-25 at 9.42.53 AM.mov.zip John’s MacBook Pro.ioreg.zip

You just need to put SSDT-PNLF & SSDT-ALS0 on your patched folder in efi.

I have this issue before and implementing the PNLF & ALS0 ssdt pacth fixed my problem. PNLF & ALS0 patch is linked on applabacklightinjector thread

Maybe I forgot to mention that this "Not Working" issue affects certain touch-pads only. FocalTech, in my case. And please remember, on a hack, your mileage may vary as everyone has different system configurations.

 

Regards

Oh yes i forgot that too. It just works flawlessly on my hack thats why i shared mine. Thanks for the clarification

@fan0, Apple has changed a lot of stuffs including PS2 code in macOS High Sierra. Hence, the right click value doesn't work, it instead opens up force close menu.

 

Dinesh is working on it and will come up with an update soon. Also, just FYI, all other values work as they are written in ApplePS2SmartTouchpad documentation.

 

Regards

 

some values in the guide are wrong. i am employing trial and error to get the right values...

 

3 - not working (supposed to be launcher)

33 - Right Click

 

I have the launcher menu and right click working on High Sierra, I'm not sure why you are experiencing that.

 

See attached file for the my own used info.plist for your reference

 

This info.plist also contains interim fix for:

Mouse in inactive for 1-2 seconds after typing

Backlight flickering when adjusting brightness up or down.

 

 

Below for details of functions i set:

 

Touchpad Shortcuts

 

Tap

1 finger - Click

2 finger - Right Click

3 finger - Middle Click

4 finger - Fullscreen

5 finger - Application Switcher

 

Scroll

2 finger - Scroll Up/Down/Left/Right

Right edge Scroll Up/Down

 

Swipe(4 Finger)

Up - Mission Control

Down - Application Windows

Left/Right - Switch Desktop

 

Swipe(3 Finger)

Up - Launchpad

Down - Desktop

Left - Back

Right - Forward

 

Swipe(2 Finger Edge)

R->L - Notification Center

L->R - Show/Hide Dock

Gelomon-info.plist.zip

Hello everyone. I have been using Smart touchpad for weeks now and loving it as I get near mac gestures on my hack for configuring it properly according to my taste. But i have some issues I want to resolve or if there are any suggestions you can give.

1. Scroll speed(2 finger scroll and edge scroll) in some places are so fast(terminal, app store) compared to browsers, pdf, etc.

2. Mouse in inactive for 1-2 seconds after typing. Most of the time it happens but sometimes it is not.

3. Backlight flickering when adjusting brightness down or down. Screen flickers(i dont know if its the right word) it seems like it blinks when changing brightness via keyboard that appears like blinking.

Thanks!

UPDATE: Fixed some of my issue by just configuring the driver

 

Problem 2: FIXED(interim) by disabling fine adjustments

 

Problem 3: FIXED(interim) by setting TimeOutEnablesTPadAfterAccInput to 100

Hello everyone. I have been using Smart touchpad for weeks now and loving it as I get near mac gestures on my hack for configuring it properly according to my taste. But i have some issues I want to resolve or if there are any suggestions you can give.

 

1. Scroll speed(2 finger scroll and edge scroll) in some places are so fast(terminal, app store) compared to browsers, pdf, etc.

 

2. Mouse in inactive for 1-2 seconds after typing. Most of the time it happens but sometimes it is not.

 

3. Backlight flickering when adjusting brightness down or down. Screen flickers(i dont know if its the right word) it seems like it blinks when changing brightness via keyboard that appears like blinking.

 

Thanks!

Do you get 20 seconds on APFS? Oh will try to trim that way. Maybe it will be a lot better than the patch thanks all for your reply