Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is a follow up to my previous video which showed how Apple broke FireWire support for camcorders in macOS 12.3 and 12.3.1. This video shows the update process and how it starts working again. To install the update go to System Preferences and then Software Update and if you don't see the update press CMD + R to force a refresh. Install macOS 12.4 or newer and then the issue will be resolved!
Updated video for Mac users: youtu.be/YKVh9GJRTUI - avoid macOS 26 Tahoe!
UPDATE: still works in macOS Sonoma. Please see updated video here: youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
*Time Stamps*
0:00 - Start
0:18 - Recap of Issue
0:37 - The Fix
0:54 - Testing the fix
1:12 - It works!
1:23 - Warp up
*Here are links to where you can buy the items shown in the video:*
Apple Thunderbolt 3 and 4 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Adapter:
amzn.to/2O6rB10
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter: (if unavailable, watch youtu.be/LXXSZdOZb-k for more info)
amzn.to/2W0FX68
FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable:
amzn.to/2TCSGz1
Other FireWire options:
amzn.to/3LZnh0B
Other items I recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottschramm
*Other videos that may help you:*
How to connect a FireWire Audio Interface to a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/0EhzlqH9fMo
How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/GASIuX1mqwE
How to connect FireWire devices to a new M1 Mac with Apple Silicon
youtu.be/x5ISyI3VcWo
(note the Amazon links in this video description are affiliate links which help support my channel. Your price stays the same but a small commission may come back to me if you decide to purchase anything using my links. It's a win-win for everyone!)
This is a follow up to my previous video which showed how Apple broke FireWire support for camcorders in macOS 12.3 and 12.3.1. This video shows the update process and how it starts working again. To install the update go to System Preferences and then Software Update and if you don't see the update press CMD + R to force a refresh. Install macOS 12.4 or newer and then the issue will be resolved!
Updated video for Mac users: youtu.be/YKVh9GJRTUI - avoid macOS 26 Tahoe!
UPDATE: still works in macOS Sonoma. Please see updated video here: youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
*Time Stamps*
0:00 - Start
0:18 - Recap of Issue
0:37 - The Fix
0:54 - Testing the fix
1:12 - It works!
1:23 - Warp up
*Here are links to where you can buy the items shown in the video:*
Apple Thunderbolt 3 and 4 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Adapter:
amzn.to/2O6rB10
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter: (if unavailable, watch youtu.be/LXXSZdOZb-k for more info)
amzn.to/2W0FX68
FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable:
amzn.to/2TCSGz1
Other FireWire options:
amzn.to/3LZnh0B
Other items I recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottschramm
*Other videos that may help you:*
How to connect a FireWire Audio Interface to a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/0EhzlqH9fMo
How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/GASIuX1mqwE
How to connect FireWire devices to a new M1 Mac with Apple Silicon
youtu.be/x5ISyI3VcWo
(note the Amazon links in this video description are affiliate links which help support my channel. Your price stays the same but a small commission may come back to me if you decide to purchase anything using my links. It's a win-win for everyone!)
