The new firmware can be found on Samsung’s website, or you can download the ISO directly by clicking on this link. The Late 2016 MacBook Pro offered choices of a single 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD, while the Mid 2017 release also introduced a 128GB option, and while nearly all of the drives are compatible with both the 20 releases, there are a couple exceptions.
This new firmware, then, is great news for anyone using a hackintosh, older Mac Pro, or a MacBook Pro with an NVMe adapter who is looking for a fast storage solution at a decent price. The 970 EVO Plus is one of the fastest NVMe drives currently available and it’s available for a significantly lower price than the 970 PRO while coming very close to matching it in terms of performance. With the new firmware installed, the 970 EVO Plus works flawlessly under both macOS and Windows, with speeds around the 3000MB/s mark. Previously, while the original 970 EVO worked without issues, the 970 EVO Plus would cause regular kernel panics under macOS, followed immediately by a spontaneous reboot.
COMPATIBLE SSD FOR MACBOOK PRO UPDATE
Samsung today released a new firmware update for the 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD that resolves compatibility problems when using the drive under macOS. Technical Specification Brand: Samsung Product Type: Internal SSD (Solid State Drive) Drive Capacity: 128 GB SSUBX Flash SSD Suitable Series: Apple Macbook Pro, Air, iMac, Mac Pro, Mac Mini Compatible Model: Macbook Air 13 'A1466, Macbook Pro Retina 13' A1502, Macbook Air 11 'A1465, Macbook Pro Retina 15' A1398 MPN : 656-0021B Interface: PCI-Express 3. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.