Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Patched Sur has moved it's GitHub Repo. This video is a step-by-step tutorial on how to Update Patched Sur to v1.0.1 + Update macOS Big Sur to the latest version! CHAPTERS!
Patched Sur Discord!
discord.gg/2DxVn4HDX6
Chapters
0:00 Patched Sur Intro
0:53 Fixing Patched Sur & Repo Change
2:22 Why do we need a Patched Sur USB Installer?
2:58 Creating a new Patched Sur USB Installer
5:45 Updating to the latest version of Big Sur
7:48 Run Patch Kexts after the Update (Fix WIFI)
8:29 Install macOS Recovery Mode
9:26 Patch Boot.plist so you can reset NVRAM
10:00 Enable Notification Settings for Updates
10:49 Clean up any leftover files after update
11:14 Final Thoughts on Patched Sur & Ben
Thanks Ben!!!
New Patched Sur Address
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur/releases
How to update Patched Sur from 11.2.3, 11.3, 11.3.1, 11.4 or 11.5 to 11.6 youtube.com/watch?v=ubNMcqkJs00
How to update your unsupported patched Mac to the latest version of macOS Big Sur with Patched Sur 1.0 with one click!
youtu.be/Pl08ozRtTK4
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 it's really really close. I would not recommend installing on a system that you count on for work or school. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES FIRST BEFORE YOU UPGRADE! Also note that certain features like sealed OS Snapshots are disabled. This is the only way to make the patcher work right now. The good news is that you are getting the latest security fixes from Apple. Some might argue that upgrading to Patched Big Sur makes your Mac safer since Apple is no longer fixing security issues on macOS High Sierra and below. Thank you!
Supported Macs with Metal Graphics Acceleration
* 2012 MacBook Air
* 2012 MacBook Pro
* 2013 Early MacBook Pro
* 2012 Mac Mini
* 2012 iMac
* 2013 iMac
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Patched Sur - a macOS Big Sur patcher for unsupported Macs.
bensova.gitbook.io/big-sur
Patched Sur GitHub Main Page
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur
Patched Sur - Downloads Page
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur/releases
Direct Download Link to the macOS Big Sur InstallAssistant.pkg for macOS Big Sur final/production version. mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple
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Patched Sur has moved it's GitHub Repo. This video is a step-by-step tutorial on how to Update Patched Sur to v1.0.1 + Update macOS Big Sur to the latest version! CHAPTERS!
Patched Sur Discord!
discord.gg/2DxVn4HDX6
Chapters
0:00 Patched Sur Intro
0:53 Fixing Patched Sur & Repo Change
2:22 Why do we need a Patched Sur USB Installer?
2:58 Creating a new Patched Sur USB Installer
5:45 Updating to the latest version of Big Sur
7:48 Run Patch Kexts after the Update (Fix WIFI)
8:29 Install macOS Recovery Mode
9:26 Patch Boot.plist so you can reset NVRAM
10:00 Enable Notification Settings for Updates
10:49 Clean up any leftover files after update
11:14 Final Thoughts on Patched Sur & Ben
Thanks Ben!!!
New Patched Sur Address
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur/releases
How to update Patched Sur from 11.2.3, 11.3, 11.3.1, 11.4 or 11.5 to 11.6 youtube.com/watch?v=ubNMcqkJs00
How to update your unsupported patched Mac to the latest version of macOS Big Sur with Patched Sur 1.0 with one click!
youtu.be/Pl08ozRtTK4
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 it's really really close. I would not recommend installing on a system that you count on for work or school. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES FIRST BEFORE YOU UPGRADE! Also note that certain features like sealed OS Snapshots are disabled. This is the only way to make the patcher work right now. The good news is that you are getting the latest security fixes from Apple. Some might argue that upgrading to Patched Big Sur makes your Mac safer since Apple is no longer fixing security issues on macOS High Sierra and below. Thank you!
Supported Macs with Metal Graphics Acceleration
* 2012 MacBook Air
* 2012 MacBook Pro
* 2013 Early MacBook Pro
* 2012 Mac Mini
* 2012 iMac
* 2013 iMac
My Twitter
twitter.com/ClassicII_MrMac
Support Mr. Macintosh
patreon.com/mrmacintosh
paypal.me/mrmacintoshblog
A big hat tip goes out to Ben Sova (Patched Sur), Barry K. Nathan (Big Sur Micropatcher) and everyone who worked on all the Big Sur Patcher projects!
Patched Sur - a macOS Big Sur patcher for unsupported Macs.
bensova.gitbook.io/big-sur
Patched Sur GitHub Main Page
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur
Patched Sur - Downloads Page
github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur/releases
Direct Download Link to the macOS Big Sur InstallAssistant.pkg for macOS Big Sur final/production version. mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple
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Mac Transition to Apple Silicon Everything you need to know!
mrmacintosh.com/mac-transition-to-apple-silicon-everything-you-need-to-know-updated
New Article How to reinstall macOS on your Apple Silicon Mac
mrmacintosh.com/how-to-reinstall-macos-on-your-apple-silicon-mac-everything-you-need-to-know
How to boot your Apple Silicon Mac into DFU mode + Restore macOS with Apple Configurator 2.
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macOS ISPW Firmware Database - Download Full macOS ISPW Files!
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![Raspberry Pi Desktop OS on Old Macs! [2009-2015]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qxwmK2S2CUw/mqdefault.jpg "Raspberry Pi Desktop OS on Old Macs! [2009-2015]
Did you know that you could install Raspberry Pi Desktop OS (with Debian Linux) on your old 2009-2015 unsupported Mac? This is just another option along with OpenCore Legacy Patcher + Big Sur or Monterey or Windows 10 or Windows 11 and Chrome OS Flex to keep your old Mac running and secure!!! This video is a step-by-step guide on how to install Raspberry Pi Desktop OS on your Mac! UPDATES & CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 Raspberry Pi OS - Welcome and intro
0:30 Chapters & Video Updates in description
0:45 Why Raspberry Pi Desktop OS?
1:14 Backup all your data first as we will erase the Hard Drive
1:32 Hardware Requirements - USB Drive & Computer to create installer
2:06 Software Needed to start the install Raspberry Pi ISO & Etcher
2:19 Which Mac Models does Raspberry Pi Support? 2009-2015+
3:04 Downloading the Raspberry Pi Desktop OS ISO file
3:23 We need to erase the USB Drive with disk utility
4:07 Now we have to write the ISO to a USB Flash Drive with Etcher.app
5:49 Raspberry Pi USB Boot Drive Ready (error message pop-up)
6:05 Test drive Raspberry Pi OS from the USB First before erase & install!
6:42 Last warning backup your files first before we restart to erase and install
6:51 Restart your Mac and hold down OPTION to see the boot picker menu
7:06 Select the first EFI Boot icon for install and 2nd for testing out RPi
7:25 Debian Linux Setup screen - Select Graphical Install
8:01 Partition the disk - Guided - Use entire disk
9:03 Start the install!
9:37 Install is complete - Remove USB flash drive before reboot
10:23 Desktop is loaded - now for the setup assistant
12:11 Setup Assistant complete now we are on the desktop - quick overview
12:33 How to run software update to install os and security updates
14:40 Updates finished! Time to reboot
15:21 Back up after updates - Bluetooth, wireless and sound
15:54 Performance with Chromium browser & YouTube
16:14 What do I think of Raspberry Pi OS on an old Mac?
17:12 Future Unsupported Mac OS Videos? Linux Mint?
17:50 Thanks for watching!
Raspberry Pi Desktop OS on old Unsupported Macs! [2009-2015]
Raspberry Pi Desktop OS Installation Instructions
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/os.html
Download Raspberry Pi Desktop OS ISO
https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/raspberry-pi-desktop/
Download etcher for USB ISO Creation
https://etcher.io/
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Download Full macOS Monterey & Big Sur M1 Apple Silicon IPSW Files
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![Install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs [EASY GUIDE ANYONE CAN DO IT!!!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rfa2aSm7OxQ/mqdefault.jpg "Install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs [EASY GUIDE ANYONE CAN DO IT!!!]
Bring NEW LIFE to your OLD MAC by installing macOS Sequoia on your Unsupported Mac using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OCLP). In this video, Ill walk you through the entire process, from downloading macOS Sequoia to successfully installing it on your old MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or any other unsupported Mac model! This video is an easy to follow step-by-step walkthrough that ANYONE can follow! CHAPTERS & UPDATES BELOW
UPDATES: 10/02/25
1. Current version of OCLP 2.4.1
2. Current version of Sequoia 15.7.1
0:00 How to install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs - Welcome and Intro
0:22 This is the quick and easy OCLP Sequoia video, Detailed video also available!
0:47 Step 1: Backup all your files and data before we start!!
0:56 Step 2: (Optional) Install latest supported OS to get the latest Apple firmware update
1:07 Step 3: You need a USB Flash Drive for the OCLP Sequoia Install
1:17 Step 4: How to download OpenCore Legacy Patcher from Github
2:09 Step 5: How to install the OCLP application to your Mac
2:28 Step 6: Open OCLP App & Download the macOS Sequoia Full Installer
3:16 Step 7: Now we can create the OCLP macOS Sequoia USB Installer
4:10 Step 8: Install OpenCore Bootloader to your USB EFI partition
4:34 Step 9 Prepare to reboot to the USB OCLP Sequoia Installer
4:56 Step 10: After reboot hold down Option key to select EFI Boot partition
5:21 Decide if you would like to perform an Erase & Install or In place upgrade
5:42 Step 11: Option If you want to perform an “Upgrade in place of Sequoia”
6:01 Step 12: Option If you want to perform an “Erase and Install of Sequoia”
6:56 What the reboots look like during the macOS Sequoia installation process
8:01 Step 13: Install done! At the setup assistant Create your account & Connect to WIFI
8:11 Step 14: Install OpenCore EFI to your Hard drive and Remove USB Drive
9:25 Step 15: Reboot & hold down option key - Select “EFI Boot” then macOS Sequoia
10:11 Step 16: Disable macOS automatic Updates and Automatic Downloads!
10:40 Be sure to check OCLP Github page for issues before updating to next OS Version
11:12 Step 17: How to Verify OCLP Root Patches installed correctly after OS Update & Install
11:32 THANK YOU + Thanks to all the amazing OCLP Developers + Open Collective
OpenCore Legacy Patcher official website
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/
OCLP Supported Model List
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Direct OCLP pkg installer 2.0.1 download
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/download/2.0.1/OpenCore-Patcher.pkg
OCLP Sequoia Support Page
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/SEQUOIA-DROP.html
OCLP Troubleshooting Page
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/TROUBLESHOOTING.html
OCLP Working around acceleration issues page
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/ACCEL.html
Support the OpenCore Legacy Patcher Developers (Open Collective)
https://opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
macOS Sequoia Full Installer (InstallAssistant.pkg) download page
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-sequoia-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple
macOS Sequoia Apple.com article
https://www.apple.com/macos/macos-sequoia/
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DISCLAIMER: Please understand that installing macOS Sequoia on your unsupported Mac with OCLP is not supported by Apple, and you are doing so 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!")
