Install macOS Monterey on unsupported models

In this video, I will explain step by step on how to get macOS Monterey installed on hardware that is no longer supported by Apple. We will do this using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher. For this video, I'll be using an iMac late 2013 but this method should work for Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air or Pro and different models of iMacs as well.

Newer version of macOS: Sonoma

Download links used in the video:

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:04 - Download the Monterey installer
03:36 - Create bootable USB drive
05:17 - Build and install OpenCore on USB drive
06:42 - Install macOS Monterey
11:08 - Install OpenCore on the internal drive
12:19 - Install patches for unsupported hardware

[hapuente]

This is what a great Video Tutorial should be. Great explanations, arguments, step by step guidance, clear voice and expected results. Great job and thank you so much, new subscriber :)

[ZooLou]

Working great on my MacBook Pro mid-2009 8Gb/SSD ! Thank you so much

[rodkant]

I just updated my MBP mid 2012 to Sonoma using your method and seems to work pretty well. Thank you so much!!

[andrewdupuis]

windows 11 like that to not able on older computers threes away around i am just lucky my 3 years old acer desktop support windows 11 however my think pad t410 not support . have installed Monterey on my 2011 mac pro i bought about 2 weeks ago. i may do it on my 2010 mac mini

[ViperXL]

Dude thanx so much this worked on my iMac 14, 2 thanx so much I am so happy you just got a sub and a like thanx you. I also screwed my iMac though it Woden let me boot up Monterey I fixed it after 4 hours. Thanx you for this video.

[LiquifyahUK]

Thanks so much for this, you're a hero! 🙏🏼

[Dagroo]

Why does it always bot up in safe mode even when i dont press shift?

Edit: skipped last test sorry haha

[StvProd]

Thanks a lot Mate ...i managed to upgrade my MacPro 5.1

[markOdjukah]

On iMac 27” mid 2010, i5, 16gb ram, hdd 1TB, ati hd5750 1gb. Everything work, with little help on resxtreme fix color. Thank You very much 👍

[bartomiejgruszczynski]

i have Monterey 12.2.1 and have some issues like graphical scratches on lists on top + not working keyboard light :/ someone help? (i apply after instalation patches)

[Bobby_Dickens]

That was amazing! Thank you so much! My 2013 iMac is relative again and can play my air pods!

[alaink-style]

Thank you so much..after going through all the process it finally worked and even managed to get the latest Monterey 12.4 ..God bless you Sir

[kondziooo]

After last patching i restarted my imac 2009 and it stuck on 30% on apple logo. What i nees to do now? It is like 30 minutes now

[Nottheone]

Hey so I followed your video to the fine hair got it past open core through the usb and installing but it’s stuck at like maybe 35% on the Apple logo and black background. Any help? Upgrading from high sierra.

[AlexisGentry]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for making such a clear guide!

[smaad]

When I saw "unsupported hardware " I been like windows of course then I saw "Mac" lmao
So you guys are struggling like us on windows 11😂 ...

[kirtancreative]

Amazing Information thank you so much o=for making this video Love from Mumbai India - KIRTAN CREATIVE

[mikepxg]

Hi have installed Monterey on my 2012 13 inch MacBook Pro. All working fine Graphics acceleration fine.👍

[marceloandrj]

Thank you so much!!! This tutorial was great !!! My mac was updated to Monterey, and the last OpenCore is visual and extremaly simple.

[kathyye]

Very helpful! My MacBook Pro 2014 was successfully installed this version and I can't wait to see how it works with my iPad Pro via the Universal Control feature! Thanks a lot!