How to Install MacOS Ventura 13 on an Unsupported Mac, MacBook, iMac or Mac Mini in 2023!

Today I will show you how to Install macOS Ventura 13 on an Unsupported Mac, MacBook iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro - Basically ANY MAC that has been made from around 2012 onwards. However I will show you how you can check if your Mac is comptible with Monterey.

To be clear this guide shows you how to install Mac OS Ventura, it is up to you to backup your data first and use Ventura at your own risk, I am not responsible for any loss of data etc...For me as you can see I installed Ventura and it worked for me, however due to unforeseen circumstances I can't help with all install steps if it doesn't work out for you. I also can't support or guide you on the use of additional Apps you may install like for example Office (word, powerpoint, excel), Final Cut Pro, Photoshop etc... they may work - they may not. However do help others in the comments if you get Apps to work what other are struggling with.

Please make sure your Mac is Compatible here;

Using OpenCore; I have successfully installed macOS Ventura 13 onto a 2012 MacBook Pro and you can to on your Intel Mac!
You will need a USB stick and and the OpenCore Legacy patcher.

The USB stick I have used and works with MacOS Ventura is this one;

You can download this from OpenCore Legacy website;

0:00 How it is possible...
0:36 DO NOT SKIP - Important Steps before Starting!
3:46 Install Part 1 - Download & USB Setup
15:19 Install Part 2 - Installation
21:35 Install Necessary Patches for your Mac

[MattTalkTech]

Please use this comment section to help other along the way... e.g installation step and how to get certian software/apps working

[shaheerburney]

Glad that this is possible. A lot of people who can’t upgrade their mac at the moment will be thankful! The way the video is divided into segments will be for sure helpful

[afroborilafemme]

FYI: Solve for a Problem I Had Near the End
First, thanks Matt. Even five months later I was able to use this comprehensive tutorial to upload Ventura on my mid-2011 iMac. I ran into one problem which I think was a tiny oversight or just part of one of the more recent updates maybe.

The Problem:
At the very end I got a second pop up for moving the open core to the hard disk, the same way it happens here 24:22. Any restart would happen from the flash and prompt that pop up again. If I removed the flash a restart would go to my hard disk without the EFI and I’d have to do a hard reset because it wasn’t recognizing any operating system on the hard disk.

Here’s the fix:
Put the flash back in and restart, letting the Mac restart to the EFI on the flash. Then follow the steps as Matt prompts at 21:58 to 23:18. THIS TIME, hold down option on the reboot. (If you read the reboot screen it tells you to do that, you won’t believe how many times I couldn’t get this because I just never read it 🤦🏾‍♀️) Now pick the EFI that’s on your hard disk (make sure you don’t confuse it with the EFI from your flash or the hard disk itself). Then that’s it. It’ll start up as normal and you shouldn’t get the pop up again. Then you can safely remove your flash and you’ll never need it to start up again. You will not need to press option on the next restart either, it’ll automatically start up on the EFI from the hard disk.

I hope this helps anyone having the same issue. Sorry if someone else already explained this, I couldn’t find a comment that did. But either way, it’s engagement for Matt. 😂
Thanks again for this tutorial Matt. Open Core can be intimidating for a layman if you venture on your own. I thought my mid-2011 was a paperweight but it’s almost like brand new! ❤

[MassageGrottoSF]

Yay, I got my new (refurbished) 2013 imac to use Ventura using this method! When I purchased it I had no idea that I would be unable to use all of the software I need, such as Microsoft office etc. with Catalina. I am a total novice with tech stuff and ran into a few hiccups along the way but was ultimately successful. Thank you so much!!

[schwarzerhummer]

Thank you so much! Tried this on my Mac mini 2012, it worked just like a dream. Your video did help me out like no other did. Keep up the great work, you are a legend!

[Thephoneixtheory]

Thank you so much for this. Very easy to follow clear explanation. Worked like a charm

[SavvyCrypto]

Finishing the install now! Thanks for the information. A few things changed slightly but easy to understand using your video.

[lorettamaria]

This guy is the best. Detailed description and knowledge I ever seen. Thank you

[nicolleanne]

Thank you for this! Installed Ventura on my 2014 Mac Mini, and now it's a perfect secondary computer!

[phayaworks]

Amazing to see my LAte 2011 Macbook Pro having it's second life! Had some issue in the end with EFI booting only from USB, but I also forgot to hold OPTION and choose the right EFI to boot! Worked out great in the end, so huge thanks Matt!!!

[joereid]

Fantastic tutorial, just installed ventura onto a 2012 mac mini all went smoothly thank you so much.

[SGSCreations]

Your video is very easy to follow, and allowed my 2016 laptop finally jump to the current OS to match the rest of my computer on the house. I can't say thank you enough I'll send you a little money

[StuHNomadBiker]

Absolutely the best tutorial ... really really good, this is what I've used to carry out the first time and then also again when my mac got stuck in a boot loop after I tried to update it 🙈 so started again from scratch

[RaghavVijay]

I plan to buy a 13/14 pro in 2022-Good luck for 500K subscribers Matt!.
Wow, this is so cool, I can’t believe that you can get the latest software on such an old device, thanks for your video Matt, it was very clear and informative, I appreciate your efforts-Keep it up!!.

[snh_lname]

Great job. Worked beautifully on my 2015. The only thing you left out is being patient and don’t rush. I jumped the gun a few times and had to backtrack.

[GetItAllDelivery]

Amazingly I just keep trying and now works like a charm. You are a savior for so many of us. Thank you!

[enriquesanchez]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT explanation! Plus your distinct speaking voice was soothing and gave me the confidence I needed to understand everything you explained. Definitely going to subscribe now! Thank you, MATT! ♥♥♥♥

[lanabraden]

This worked like a charm! I am a professional photographer, and I have not been able to use the most recent versions of Lightroom and Photoshop until now. Thank you for helping me to stay in line with my competitors, and to be able to utilize the most recent versions of the software that I need

[MrAliirose]

Absolute legend. MacBook Pro (2015) which was starting not to be supported by some programs (Dropbox being the main issue). Took a couple of attempts in the middle of the process but really easy to follow the whole way through. Best to have YouTube running on your phone. Thanks!

[pgaitanaros]

1st time computer was getting kinda hot. So I run it a second time. Everything worked as it should. Fully supported by 2016 MacBook Pro 13inch. This is so great. Thank you!