Special K Patch Fix for macOS Sierra & High Sierra (Version 2)
Updated fix for Special K patches that fail on macOS Sierra and High Sierra
💡 Version 2 of the Special K fix works for both macOS Sierra AND High Sierra — no need to use the old fix anymore.
What is the Special K Patch?
Special K is a patch mechanism used to crack certain Mac applications. Like CORE KG, it uses UPX-compressed binaries that stopped working on macOS Sierra due to stricter security policies. This Version 2 fix resolves the issue for both Sierra and High Sierra in a single step.
Requirements
Before starting, install Xcode Command Line Tools. Open Terminal and type:
xcode-select --install
Wait for the installation to complete before continuing.
How to Apply the Fix (Version 2)
- Download the Special K Patch Fix V2 from the link below
- Unzip the archive until you get the folder:
"Patch FiX For Sierra-High Sierra" - Inside the folder you will find a binary called:
"Patch Fix for Sierra or later" - Copy this binary to the same folder where your app's Special K patcher is located
- Open Terminal and drag the binary into the Terminal window (this pastes its path automatically)
- Press Return to execute it
- Enter your Mac password if prompted
- The fix will automatically patch the Special K binary
- Now run the original Special K patcher — it will work correctly
⚠️ You must disable SIP before running this fix. Remember to re-enable it after you are done patching.
What Changed in Version 2?
- Single fix works for both Sierra and High Sierra
- No longer requires manually locating the patcher file
- Improved compatibility with newer macOS security updates
- Faster execution — completes in seconds
Still Having Issues?
- Make sure SIP is disabled — see guide
- Confirm Xcode CLT is installed: run
xcode-select -pin Terminal — it should return a path - Try right-clicking the binary and selecting Open if macOS blocks it
- For CORE KG patches use the CORE KG Fix instead