Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 Update is live! In this video I'll go over all the new changes and bug fixes. Plus I'll also talk about the WiFi issues with older Macs on 12.7.4 and 13.6.5! The OCLP 1.4.2 update supports Big Sur 11.7.10, Monterey 12.7.4, Ventura 13.6.5 & Sonoma 14.4 CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 Hotfix Welcome and Intro
0:30 Going over a quick summary of the Sonoma 14.4 issues
1:19 Talking about waiting a week before updating to a new OS version
2:09 The 2nd big issue to be fixed is the WiFi auto join issue
2:57 Talking about the terms “Legacy Wireless” & “Modern Wireless”
3:42 Important fixes stabilizes the Patcher + possible future fix for non metal
4:01 Looking over the OCLP Github issues page to track the Non Metal issues
4:31 Time to test the OCLP 1.4.2 update on some Sonoma Macs!
5:14 Test #1 Sonoma 14.4 & OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2013 Mac Pro
5:25 The OCLP 1.4.2 Auto Patcher pop-up dialog
8:09 Test #2 Sonoma 14.4 OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2012 Mac mini with an Intel iGPU
8:28 Talking about bringing in an iMac and MacBook Air in for testing.
9:23 Test #3 Sonoma 14.4 OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2010 Mac Pro with a Metal GPU Card
10:12 Test #4 Ventura 13.6.5 on a 2009 MacBook Air that has broken Legacy WiFi
15:42 Trying to connect to WiFi after installing the OCLP 1.4.2 Update
16:48 WiFi is not working after a reboot. What to do next?
18:13 Using the Manual WiFi connection prompt to fix WiFi (old trick)
18:34 Test #5 Ventura 13.6.5 & OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2011 27” iMac with broken Legacy WiFi
18:58 When you don’t have network, download 1.4.2 from a different machine and copy over
19:19 Thank you!!! Let me know if you have any questions + OpenCore Legacy Patcher Collective!
OpenCore Legacy Patcher website
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 App download
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Support the OCLP Devs at Open Collective
opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
My OCLP Sonoma on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
My macOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Article
My macOS Sonoma 14.4 update video
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!
macOS Ventura and OpenCore Legacy Patcher Support Updates
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/998
macOS Ventura Rapid Security Response Updates RSR
mrmacintosh.com/macos-rapid-security-response-version-database
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
OpenCore Legacy Patcher's Current Issue's tab - github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues
Support Mr. Macintosh
patreon.com/mrmacintosh
paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 Update is live! In this video I'll go over all the new changes and bug fixes. Plus I'll also talk about the WiFi issues with older Macs on 12.7.4 and 13.6.5! The OCLP 1.4.2 update supports Big Sur 11.7.10, Monterey 12.7.4, Ventura 13.6.5 & Sonoma 14.4 CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 Hotfix Welcome and Intro
0:30 Going over a quick summary of the Sonoma 14.4 issues
1:19 Talking about waiting a week before updating to a new OS version
2:09 The 2nd big issue to be fixed is the WiFi auto join issue
2:57 Talking about the terms “Legacy Wireless” & “Modern Wireless”
3:42 Important fixes stabilizes the Patcher + possible future fix for non metal
4:01 Looking over the OCLP Github issues page to track the Non Metal issues
4:31 Time to test the OCLP 1.4.2 update on some Sonoma Macs!
5:14 Test #1 Sonoma 14.4 & OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2013 Mac Pro
5:25 The OCLP 1.4.2 Auto Patcher pop-up dialog
8:09 Test #2 Sonoma 14.4 OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2012 Mac mini with an Intel iGPU
8:28 Talking about bringing in an iMac and MacBook Air in for testing.
9:23 Test #3 Sonoma 14.4 OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2010 Mac Pro with a Metal GPU Card
10:12 Test #4 Ventura 13.6.5 on a 2009 MacBook Air that has broken Legacy WiFi
15:42 Trying to connect to WiFi after installing the OCLP 1.4.2 Update
16:48 WiFi is not working after a reboot. What to do next?
18:13 Using the Manual WiFi connection prompt to fix WiFi (old trick)
18:34 Test #5 Ventura 13.6.5 & OCLP 1.4.2 on a 2011 27” iMac with broken Legacy WiFi
18:58 When you don’t have network, download 1.4.2 from a different machine and copy over
19:19 Thank you!!! Let me know if you have any questions + OpenCore Legacy Patcher Collective!
OpenCore Legacy Patcher website
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 App download
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Support the OCLP Devs at Open Collective
opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
My OCLP Sonoma on Unsupported Macs Full walkthrough video
youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
My macOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Article
My macOS Sonoma 14.4 update video
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!
macOS Ventura and OpenCore Legacy Patcher Support Updates
github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/998
macOS Ventura Rapid Security Response Updates RSR
mrmacintosh.com/macos-rapid-security-response-version-database
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
OpenCore Legacy Patcher's Current Issue's tab - github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues
Support Mr. Macintosh
patreon.com/mrmacintosh
paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
![macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Macs [2008-2013] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/flQRKWBKC60/mqdefault.jpg "macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Macs [2008-2013] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!!
UPDATED!!! You can Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Macs from 2008-2013! Ill show you step-by-step how to use OpenCore Legacy Patcher to install macOS Big Sur on your old Mac! CHAPTERS & UPDATES BELOW.
NOTE: The FINAL version of macOS Big Sur is 11.7.10
0:00 Welcome & Intro
0:40 Updates & Chapters in comments section!
0:58 Important Notes before we start the install process.
5:51 Start of the walkthrough - Mid 2010 Mac mini
6:06 Download OCLP GUI Application from GitHub
7:13 Opening OCLP App for the first time
7:32 Download macOS Big Sur full installer from OCLP.app
8:52 Use Disk Utility to format and prepare USB Flash Drive
10:40 Download complete! Creating Big Sur USB installer
11:56 USB Installer complete! Now Install OCLP to USB.
12:57 USB Done! Let’s click reboot + Hold Down OPTION key
13:19 Option key booting with EFI Boot to USB Big Sur Installer
13:59 Pick an option - Option #1 Upgrade or Option #2 Erase & Install
14:33 Option #1 Big Sur Upgrade Install (Retain files & apps)
15:02 Option #2 Erase HD & Fresh Install of Big Sur (Start fresh)
15:51 The install of macOS Big Sur has started!
16:24 First of multiple reboots before the install finishes
16:34 Install Complete! Now at the Setup Assistant Window.
16:42 We are now on the macOS Big Sur Desktop.
17:14 New auto popup to install OCLP to internal Hard Drive!
17:49 Installing OCLP Bootloader to Internal Hard Drive
19:15 Reboot - Hold down Option key & select EFI Boot
20:19 Opening OpenCore Legacy Patcher app
20:46 Turning off Show Boot Picker for seamless boot (optional)
21:59 How to install Big Sur Software updates & Security Updates
23:18 Does my Mac need Post Install Root Patches? How to Check
23.33 After installing an OS update - Automatic root patch system
24:38 Troubleshooting OpenCore Legacy Patcher Issues
25:11 A big thank you to Mykola & all OCLP Developers!
25:48 Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions.
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!
OpenCore Legacy Patcher app download
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Direct Download Link macOS Big Sur Full installer InstallAssistant.pkg . - https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Troubleshooting OpenCore Legacy Patcher
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/TROUBLESHOOTING.html
Troubleshooting Acceleration Issues
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/ACCEL.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support Discord Server
https://discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
OpenCore Legacy patcher submit an issue
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues
MacRumors Thread
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-11-big-sur-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2242172/
Support OpenCore Legacy Patcher
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/DONATE.html
Support Mr. Macintosh
https://www.patreon.com/mrmacintosh
http://paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that installing macOS Big Sur on your unsupported Mac with OCLP is not supported by Apple 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!
macos Big Sur old mac
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![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!
Support Mr. Macintosh!
https://www.patreon.com/mrmacintosh
http://paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
Subscribe to The Apple Ninja")
