From 2d8d29b089c6d7cccc197f3ecb11eb7ae33efefb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hector Martin Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 07:38:04 +0900 Subject: [PATCH] Mention SS cable requirement Signed-off-by: Hector Martin --- README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 442c893..f72989d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Install the XCode commandline tools and type `make`. Connect the two devices via their DFU ports. That's the rear port on MacBooks and the port nearest to the power plug on Mac Minis. +You need to use a *USB 3.0 compatible* (SuperSpeed) Type C cable. USB 2.0-only cables, including most cables meant for charging, will not work, as they do not have the required pins. Thunderbolt cables work too. + Run it as root (`sudo ./macvdmtool`). ```