Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The macOS Sonoma & Sequoia Upgrade Automatic Download is causing root patching issues for OpenCore Legacy Patcher Macs! . In this video I will walk you through how to turn off automatic downloads & how to fix a OCLP system that already downloaded and staged the upgrade. CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 Ventura SytemVersion.plist build version mismatch: 23F79 vs 22G720 issue
1:34 How to turn off automatic software update downloads on macOS Ventura
2:24 Why this is only and issue if you are the latest Version of Ventura or Monterey
2:55 Why the Sonoma Upgrade can’t be blocked anymore (MDM server required)
3:14 How to turn off automatic software update downloads on macOS Monterey
3:49 If your system downloaded the Sonoma Upgrade and staged it.
4:14 How to tell if your Mac downloaded the Sonoma upgrade diskutil apfs listSnapshots /
5:00 Explaining that Apple does not give us a way to cancel the upgrade and why some things don’t work
6:18 How to cancel the Sonoma staged upgrade & revert the volume back to Ventura only.
7:02 WARNING: Experimental fix BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA FIRST JUST IN CASE!
0:45 Every video has a full list of chapter sections that you can navigate to
1:07 Reviewing the man OCLP 1.5.0 Update Summary items
1:34 Explaining the new OCLP Admin Helper Tool
3:04 A brand new OCLP app and settings uninstall package!
3:22 For a stable system still recommending Ventura or Monterey, but for how long?
4:01 OpenCore Legacy Patcher Open Collective
4:14 OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.5.0 Change log (Fixes and improvements)
9:14 The system just booted backup into the OS after force canceling the Sonoma upgrade
10:44 Verifying that the workaround actually worked by using OCLP.app to install 1.5.0 root patches!
11:09 Thank you to Mykola and Dhinak, OCLP Co-Develpers!
12:11 If you have any questions please let me know in the comments!
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OpenCore Legacy Patcher website
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.2.0 App download
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Support the OCLP Devs at Open Collective
opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
My OCLP Sequioa on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/rfa2aSm7OxQ
My OCLP Sonoma on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
OCLP Sonoma issues update page
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/108
Metal Issues
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/1008
Download the latest macOS Ventura Kernel Debug Kit (KDK)
github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases
USB-A USB 2.0 HUB (My Amazon Affiliates link)
https://a.co/d/i7yNkXq
I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher! OCLP brings new life to thousands of Macs by saving them from the recycler!
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
The macOS Sonoma & Sequoia Upgrade Automatic Download is causing root patching issues for OpenCore Legacy Patcher Macs! . In this video I will walk you through how to turn off automatic downloads & how to fix a OCLP system that already downloaded and staged the upgrade. CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 Ventura SytemVersion.plist build version mismatch: 23F79 vs 22G720 issue
1:34 How to turn off automatic software update downloads on macOS Ventura
2:24 Why this is only and issue if you are the latest Version of Ventura or Monterey
2:55 Why the Sonoma Upgrade can’t be blocked anymore (MDM server required)
3:14 How to turn off automatic software update downloads on macOS Monterey
3:49 If your system downloaded the Sonoma Upgrade and staged it.
4:14 How to tell if your Mac downloaded the Sonoma upgrade diskutil apfs listSnapshots /
5:00 Explaining that Apple does not give us a way to cancel the upgrade and why some things don’t work
6:18 How to cancel the Sonoma staged upgrade & revert the volume back to Ventura only.
7:02 WARNING: Experimental fix BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA FIRST JUST IN CASE!
0:45 Every video has a full list of chapter sections that you can navigate to
1:07 Reviewing the man OCLP 1.5.0 Update Summary items
1:34 Explaining the new OCLP Admin Helper Tool
3:04 A brand new OCLP app and settings uninstall package!
3:22 For a stable system still recommending Ventura or Monterey, but for how long?
4:01 OpenCore Legacy Patcher Open Collective
4:14 OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.5.0 Change log (Fixes and improvements)
9:14 The system just booted backup into the OS after force canceling the Sonoma upgrade
10:44 Verifying that the workaround actually worked by using OCLP.app to install 1.5.0 root patches!
11:09 Thank you to Mykola and Dhinak, OCLP Co-Develpers!
12:11 If you have any questions please let me know in the comments!
Support Mr. Macintosh
patreon.com/mrmacintosh
paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
OpenCore Legacy Patcher website
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.2.0 App download
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Support the OCLP Devs at Open Collective
opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
My OCLP Sequioa on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/rfa2aSm7OxQ
My OCLP Sonoma on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
OCLP Sonoma issues update page
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/108
Metal Issues
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/1008
Download the latest macOS Ventura Kernel Debug Kit (KDK)
github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases
USB-A USB 2.0 HUB (My Amazon Affiliates link)
https://a.co/d/i7yNkXq
I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher! OCLP brings new life to thousands of Macs by saving them from the recycler!
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
![Monterey on Unsupported Mac [2008-2015] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/go6RTCHv4GA/mqdefault.jpg "Monterey on Unsupported Mac [2008-2015] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!!
CLICK ON MY UPDATED 2022 OLCP MONTEREY VIDEO! You can Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Mac from 2008-2015! READ UPDATES BELOW! Ill show you how to use OpenCore Legacy Patcher to install macOS Monterey on your old Mac! I will walk you through the entire process! CHAPTERS & UPDATES BELOW.
OCLP UPDATES 06/22/22:
PLEASE WATCH MY UPDATED OCLP Monterey how to video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v huRykhjs6g
#1 - You can use the 0.4.6 TUI app to follow along with this video or use the GUI app. https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/download/0.4.6/OpenCore-Patcher-TUI.app.zip
#2 - If you have a 2012, 2013 or 2014 Mac with an Intel HD4000 or Kepler based Nvidia GT600 - GT700 graphics, You will need to install the post volume patches!!! Big Sur was fine but Apple removed them from the Monterey Installer.
#3 - If you have a MacBookPro11,3 15 Late 2013 or 2014 and you are stuck at the progress bar after install = boot it with safe mode (hold down shift on boot) then apply the post volume patches. Reboot and you can then install OCLP to your internal hard drive. - https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/522
Chapters
0:00 Monterey OpenCore Legacy Patcher Intro
0:30 Updates (Check Update section in the description first)
1:04 Requirements for OCLP and Monterey
2:39 How to download Monterey Full Installer
3:44 How to Erase & Properly Format USB Drive
4:50 Create Monterey USB Installer
8:00 Downloading & Setting Up OCLP App and installing to USB
11:42 Rebooting the Mac to the USB Drive by holding down Option
12:10 In Monterey Recovery Option #1 Upgrade
12:35 In Monterey Recovery Option #2 Erase & Install
14:25 Install Finished - Go through setup assistant.
15:00 Installing OCLP to internal hard drive
18:11 Post Volume GPU Patches - Problem with 2011 MBPro
19:22 Install Post Volume Patches (2008-2013 - HD4000 & Kepler)
20:12 Complete! Software update explained
20:42 Inverted or colors flashing use ResXtreme
21:34 How to enable keyboard backlight
22:30 Conclusion
23:00 Thank you + Patreon
I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher! OCLP will bring new life to thousands of Macs saving them from the recycler!
Support Mr. Macintosh
https://www.patreon.com/mrmacintosh
http://paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 0.4.6 TUI app
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/download/0.4.6/OpenCore-Patcher-TUI.app.zip
Direct Download Link macOS Monterey Full installer InstallAssistant.pkg . - https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
https://discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
OpenCore Legacy Issues - https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues
MacRumors Thread
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-12-monterey-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2299557
Install UEFI Windows 10 Install Video
https://youtu.be/7E5uFvNlQ0k
macos monterey old mac
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that installing macOS Monterey on your unsupported Mac is not supported by Apple and you are doing it at your own risk. But, a ton of work went into getting the patcher to work by the OCLP Developers. Some things might not work exactly right, but the patcher is a work in progress. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES FIRST BEFORE YOU UPGRADE!
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![OCLP macOS Sonoma Status Update! WARNING & 1.0.0 Release Date! [UPDATE: OCLP 1.0.1 IS LIVE!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hNGPw0NOeZ8/mqdefault.jpg "OCLP macOS Sonoma Status Update! WARNING & 1.0.0 Release Date! [UPDATE: OCLP 1.0.1 IS LIVE!]
Everyone has been asking if Sonoma is compatible with older Macs using OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I have some great news and warnings to share in this video. Ill give you a status update on the current situation. Let me know if you have any questions!
NOTE:
#1 OCLP 1.0.1 IS LIVE! You can watch my latest full OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.0.1 with macOS Sonoma video here https://youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
#2 If you would like test an OCLP Nightly beta version & macOS Sonoma 14.0 on a test Mac You can use the nightly beta version below or follow my video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsq4Ncz6jY
For your main older Mac I recommend not upgrading until at the very least OCLP 1.0.0 is released on October 2nd, 2023. (Still recommend Monterey or Ventura as they are stable)
OCLP Main Sonoma Support Article
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/1076
OCLP & Sonoma Issues Article
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/pull/1077
OCLP 0.6.9 Beta Nightly download link
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/pull/1077#issuecomment-1646934494
I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher. OCLP brings new life to thousands of Macs and saves them from the recycler!
Support OpenCore Legacy Patcher Devs - THANK YOU!!!!
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Direct Download Link macOS Sonoma Full installer InstallAssistant.pkg . -
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-sonoma-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
Install UEFI Windows 10
https://youtu.be/7E5uFvNlQ0k
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
https://discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
OpenCore Legacy Patchers Current Issues tab - https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues
MacRumors Thread
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-12-monterey-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2299557
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DISCLAIMER: Please understand that installing macOS Big Sur on your unsupported Mac is a best effort by the community. A ton of work went into getting the patcher to work! Some things might not work exactly right but its really really close. I would not recommend installing on a system that you rely on for work or school. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES FIRST BEFORE YOU UPGRADE! The good news is that you are getting the latest security fixes from Apple. Some might argue that upgrading to Patched Monterey makes your Mac safer since Apple is no longer fixing security issues on 10.13 and below.")
![How to Create a macOS Sequoia USB Installer Boot Disk [IN 5 MINUTES]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iPnUy7tPQro/mqdefault.jpg "How to Create a macOS Sequoia USB Installer Boot Disk [IN 5 MINUTES]
Ill show you an EASY way to create a bootable macOS Sequoia USB Installer USB Flash drive or Boot Disk. I will show you how to download the Full Installer and then create a Sequoia USB Installer Bootable flash drive in under 5 min!
Chapters
0:00 How to create a macOS Sequoia USB Installer Intro & Welcome
0:16 What is the macOS Sequoia USB boot disk for used for?
0:41 macOS Sequoia USB Boot disk requirements (17GB OR LARGER!!!)
1:11 How to download the full installer of macOS Sequoia
1:21 Getting ready to prepare the USB Flash drive for createinstallmedia
1:41 NOTE: This process will ERASE your USB Drive! Backup all your data first!!!
1:51 Using Disk Utility to format the USB disk to prepare for Sequoia USB boot disk creation
3:00 Creating the USB Installer with createinstallmedia via terminal.app
4:12 Monitoring the copy process with the Activity Monitor App DISK tab
5:03 Your can change the USB icon to the Sequoia Icon.
Terminal.app Commands
sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia volume /Volumes/Untitled
How to download macOS Sequoia InstallAssistant.pkg Direct download link https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-sequoia-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
My How to download macOS Sequoia full installer walkthrough video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wocEkaD5PRM
This database will contain download links for macOS Seqoia 15 full Installer pkg files (InstallAssistant.pkg). This file is the same full installer that you would download directly from the App Store for Intel and Apple Silicon M1 Mac Computers. The InstallAssistant.pkg is stored on Apples servers and contains the full Install macOS.app. Once downloaded, all you need to do is install the pkg and the full installer of macOS will be in your applications folder. This change was made when Apple revised the full installer for Big Sur. The InstallAssistant.pkg is not available for Catalina or Mojave.
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