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Broadcom WiFi/Bluetooth [Guide]

Hi everyone, I managed to fresh install Ventura on my CustoMac Mini, using Opencore and following Dortania Opencore guide, but I have two problems: wifi not working and my MOTU Ultralite Hybrid mk3 external audio interface not being recognized (I'll open a new thread somewhere else for that).
My WiFi/BT card is a broadcom BCM94360CS2 card with m2 adapter. If I understand correctly it is supposed to work without any kext, BT works, but no WiFi.
I tried to add brcmfixup kext (removing AirPortBrcm4360_Injector.kext from config.plist) but still no luck.
In the last months WiFi wasn't working on Mojave, do you have any suggestion on something to try before ordering a new WiFi/BT card? In that case which card do you recommend to run Ventura on my system?
Thanks a lot!
 
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Broadcom on Somoma will only work correctly with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I would suggest you get an Intel AX(XXX) and do not manipulate your installation by modifying the Kernel. Or downgrade back to Ventura.
 
Broadcom on Somoma will only work correctly with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I would suggest you get an Intel AX(XXX) and do not manipulate your installation by modifying the Kernel. Or downgrade back to Ventura.
What's the point of Intel AX(XXX) if you still lost Airdrop
 
LocalSend is an alternative to Apple’s AirDrop, it works in the same way to share files etc.

You can download and install the app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Hack, Windows or Linux Laptop/Desktop PC and Android devices and share files, folders etc. between all of these devices.
 
If Airdrop does not function with the current Kexts and, that is a mandatory condition, as well as using Sonoma, then you will have to modify the vanilla kernel and use Broadcom or stay with Ventura. Or use LocalSend as @Edhawk pointed out previously. The point is that Intel is a better wifi card with a more highly developed technology and feature set than the antiquated Broadcom card that Apple continues to support, even if soldered, to their newest machines.
Apple will have to get Broadcom to move forward, or they will have to switch suppliers or develop an in-house wifi solution that supports the newest features. Wifi or Bluetooth will never be as fast or dependable as hardwire, but convenience is its only drawback. I.E. wireless connection to phones, tablets, and printers is not supported.


Limitation of AirportItlwm.kext​

 
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