Learn how to install macOS Sonoma on unsupported Macs using the OpenCore Patcher. In this video, I install Sonoma on a late 2013 MacBook Pro. The entire process barely took over an hour - including downloading and creating the Sonoma installer. I quickly cover each step of the process so you won’t have any surprises. Enjoy macOS Sonoma on any Mac (2008 or newer).

📋 Table of Contents

Intro: 0:00
Downloading OpenCore Patcher: 00:13
Creating a macOS installer: 01:46
Installing OpenCore: 03:14
Restarting to Startup Manager: 3:59
Erasing hard drive: 04:56
Installing macOS Sonoma: 05:28
Being patient with restarts: 06:12
Quick setup of new user: 07:55
Installing OpenCore to disk: 08:23
2013 MBP running Sonoma: 09:27

2-month Update:
https://youtu.be/n_1dsri56MU

4-month Update:
https://youtu.be/cnmKpyHKkQ8

macOS Downgrade Guide:
https://youtu.be/QAK15Z59a2Y

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OpenCore Legacy Patcher:
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/

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https://ansonalex.com/tutorials/upgrading-an-unsupported-mac-to-macos-sonoma-a-step-by-step-guide/

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