How To Install macOS Sonoma on an Unsupported Mac

[@haniaali8201]

Thank you very much for this video. For the last 1 week, after many hours & other KZbin videos, none of thier method worked. Your method worked so smoothly and everything was straight forward. Your method was the easiest and the manner you've explained it was very helpful 👌 👍

[@rayburr7280]

I agree with previous comments about this being an easy to follow step by step guide. Ideally look at this video whilst updating your other Mac. Make good use of the pause, rewind, & play buttons to ensure a fool-proof set up. A+++++++++++

[@rhouknee]

Thank you for the straight forward well illustrated video. It is taking so long to write the installer on my USB. I waited 2 hours and I still it had only written 3gb. I left it overnight.

[@lineacorrosiva]

What a great tutorial man !!! Thanks so much!! My Macbook pro mid 2012 Intel core i7 works flawless!! 🎉🎉

[@WissenZyd]

very clear and straight to the point no much talking and BS stories like other youtubers !!! thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@Viking8888]

Your tutorial worked out perfectly for my 2015 Macbook Air. Thx!

[@muhamadibrahim4782]

Apakah macbook nya jadi panas?, punya saya jadi panas, dan kipasnya menyala terus ..

[@clementyun2316]

Thank you for the video. I followed your video and updated my early 2015 MacBook Pro to Sonoma without any issues. I used the latest OCLP to install it and it's 95% the same as your video. There is only a very tiny difference but I can still manage it. Thanks again!

[@chp5414]

Great presentation! I have watched too many videos on this subject but now, after watching your video, I feel like I can do this on my own. I have a MacBook Pro, model MacBook 13,2 - 8 GB memory - running on macOS Monterey 12.7.6. One question: other than a 32 GB USB driver, do I need anything else before starting the process? Let me know your opinion, please. Thank you.

[@Guido.Fawkes.1]

Whenever I get to the part to install Sonoma on the USB it says “requires High Sierra” notification. I’ve done this before and that never happened. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@antoniomarzaroli8919]

Same! How can we solve this problem?

[@Not_BBC]

U have to download high sierra first

[@mahmoudshalaby3968]

@@Guido.Fawkes.1 that means that your Mac is outdated (doesn’t have high sierra)

[@lelinuxien52]

As always, it's nice. Thanks to your previous videos I switch to macOS with many Hackintosh.

[@Wastedtalent310]

Great tutorial everything worked smoothly and easy with your guidance! I love my MacBookpro 2015! 👍🏽

[@naack]

Clear And straight to the point. Very good !! Keep it up

[@MegaWeebles]

Thanks very much for making this so lucid. I'll report back when I'm done with the upgrade.

[@MegaWeebles]

Update: Successful install of Sonoma on my Mac mini 2014 to which I've added an NVMe SSD. Had to do it a second time as it didn't work first time around. Looks good, just about to load up the stuff from the external drive with Time Machine. Thanks again, Bar Tech. Subbed and Liked.

[@drdle1412]

@@MegaWeebles my macbook pro late 2013 and 8gb ram is it enough to install and run normal basic works ? Thanks

[@swedesam]

Definitely saving this for future reference, Thank you!

[@StavrosDemetriou-t2r]

Hello . Great video and thank you for this tutorial. I have High Sierra but when i tries to use Open Core it doesn't let me select my usb drive to install the Sonoma . Is there an earlier version of the Open core software that is combatible with high siera ??

[@JuanSeven17]

Hi, I am just trying to upgrade my SSD with this installed on my MBP 2012. How can I clone this Mac OS Sonoma from MBP 2012 to my new SSD ? is there any way or I need to install clean OS again ? Thank you in advance

[@abzz132u]

Can this be installed as and upgrade rather than a clean install? Are there any concerns with future updates via this method?

[@BartechTV]

Just skip the part where I formatted my SSD, choose your internal SSD as the install location, and there should be no loss of files - it'll be as if you were upgrading your OS via the normal Apple method. When new updates are released, you should be able to update the normal way, but check the OCLP website before installing them, as Apple occasionally throws a curve ball that needs OpenCore to do some work before it can be installed.

[@capt.tonydupree]

I can't get past formatting the disk. Whenever I erase the disk in the disk utility and try to format it to Mac OS Extended Journaled, the disk icon disappears, I get a erase failed pop up, but now the disk is no longer compatible with the mac. I have tried to taking the dish out and reinserting it, but it just tells me that is not compatible. The disk utility did not offer me the scheme options, if that matters.

[@boblonghurst5111]

My 2012 MacBook Pro is using Catalina. I keep watching these upgrade Vids, and wonder , what difference will updating make? As things are, everything I use my MacBook for, works perfectly. Your advice would be gratefully received. KR's Bob

[@BartechTV]

Honestly, unless there's a specific application that you want to run which won't run on Catalina, it probably wouldn't be worth upgrading to Sonoma. If it works, don't fix it.

[@boblonghurst5111]

Many thanks for putting my mind at rest.

[@dragankruic2482]

MacBook pro MID 2014 15 inch... works Awesome... Thank you👍

[@EastTactics]

Mine got what I feel to be 90% through the whole process. I got to the point where it was repeatedly updating itself. Got to the Apple logo completed the bar a few times. But on the last one or perhaps second the last one it got to about 3% filled and then froze. And, I started the whole process over again and got to the exact same point in it froze. Any ideas?

[@TheOnlyRealVeniVidiVici]

Same

[@EastTactics]

@@TheOnlyRealVeniVidiVici I gave up on trying to install Sonoma, I even tried Ventura and got the same issue. So I’m not sure if there’s an issue with their flash program or if there’s an incompatibility with this particular iMac. So I gave up and went ahead and installed Ubuntu onto this iMac. It’s absolutely fantastic. Able to run modern browsers my wife watches her favorite Netflix shows and we search the web and everything like that. Absolutely beautifully now. So create a flash for the most recent version of Ubuntu and go ahead and get that puppy installed …is my recommendation.

[@aaditya9090]

Same

[@nmzuch]

same any way to fix it?

[@even___]

Thanks so much for this video, I'll try this out after I get a flash drive tomorrow. I have one question though, is it possible to install Sonoma with OCLP if I have two partitions, one for OSX and one for Linux? I'm just a bit worried because OCLP is a bootloader so I might not be able to get back into my Linux system? Not sure if that's how it works, thanks!!

[@BartechTV]

The OpenCore bootloader is only installed on your macOS partition. You'll still be able to choose the Linux bootloader by holding Option as you turn the Mac on. Or, you can boot using the OpenCore bootloader which should automatically detect your Linux installation and it'll appear in the OpenCore boot picker. I have Ubuntu Linux, Windows 11 and macOS Sonoma installed on my Intel Mac using OpenCore.

[@RafaelCruz-h2r]

Would you know if I can still restore my Time Machine (in Ventura) to Sonoma? Currently using 2017 MBP

[@ESP77769]

We need to know what the ram/processor speeds are on these systems, and how well big programs like Logic/FCP/Adobe, etc, and plugins run after installs!!

[@fronix3700]

Hello, thank you for the good job. It works very well, but I can’t understand one thing. I bought a MacBook from 2017, model A1708 Retina. It's one of the last laptops which supports Open Core Legacy Patcher. When I'm on the step at minute 7:25, after holding the option button and opening my SSD disk in a boot-loader, I have the old version of the login screen from MacOS Ventura on Sonoma. I don’t know what went wrong. I've searched the internet, but I couldn’t find anything. Is there an opportunity to fix this issue?"

[@robinhoodblack]

Will it auto boot from opencore instead of having to press option key everytime we boot, if not do you have a tutorial on changing that, chat gpt say we can and gives instructions in terminal but would like to see a video if possible

[@cristinaduciuc2978]

It works perfectly fine. Many thanks!

[@stain_less]

I seem to be experiencing difficulties in detecting any available WiFi networks after a successful installation. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to resolve this issue and reconnect to the network.

[@jdiasn]

I have been trying to install MacOS 14, 13, and 11 on my MacBook Pro 2011 (early), but for some reason, the installation never ends. I always get a progress bar with a message saying less than one minute left and it remains like that for hours. Do you have any suggestion?

[@gregmiller4117]

I'm trying to upgrade a 2014 macbook air but in disk utility, it only shows media zero kb. It's running Big Sur just fine but it won't let me upgrade with open core. I can start holding Cmd-R & it shows Macintosh HD. I went into it there & partitioned the SSD but still the same thing. Any suggestions

[@warrenomandac7060]

question: this will be worked on macbook pro late 2011??

[@MohammedTahmid-h4j]

does it still work on the same macbook model but macos bigsur?

[@Soundfun_Studio]

Hi, Is the speed difference big? İs this method safe? Thanks.

[@dikisetiawan1810]

Hi there, just installed sonoma on my mbp 2015, but somehow my laptop turns quite hot, can you please help me?

[@Z4n24]

Can I perform this on macbook air 11inch 2011?

[@carpballet]

I’ve tried this 8 times. Late 2013 iMac. At about 4:40 where there are 4 options vertically listed I have neither mouse nor keyboard arrow capabilities. It doesn’t work.

[@p1siek632]

Hi i have a problem when i start to install macos there is screen that is showing that i have to turn my mouse/ keyboard on but i dont have anything pluged (sorry for bad english)

[@mikel5094]

Hi I'm trying to install Serato dj pro 3.1.3 It install but it won't open. is there a patch ?

[@williamgleave2490]

I have updated to somona but App Store has old apps is this normal? I can’t find new apps like I can on my iPad

[@MrWatanabe]

Is it necessary to erase the drive or can you create a partition to save Sonoma onto instead?. This would save have to update all the data files back on it after

[@stefantari5586]

Has anyone else run into the same issue? For me, it gets stuck loading the progress bar with the Apple logo (as seen in the video at 04:38) in the installer menu. It stalls at roughly 1/3 of the progress. I've tried resetting the NVRAM, loading various versions of macOS Sonoma and Ventura on my external hard drive, and disconnecting all USB and other accessories. The problem persists. Any help would be appreciated!

[@gRosh08]

Well Done! Thanks for sharing.

[@labux69]

Чи варто спробувати на 13" Mid 2012 i7?

[@SatyArakelyan]

Instead of opening pop up to install sonoma mine just opens macos recovery page and requires password which then is not typing. Anyway to fix this?

[@YTLuzifer]

How much time does it take to boot up. Coz i feel like i am getting stuck at the final boot, the progress bar looks like it's stuck.

[@samcrxking]

@@YTLuzifer just restart your MacBook again process will run

[@ahmedosman9952]

I have a desktop PC with Windows 11 core i7 Please explain How tonstall macOS Seqouia on 12th, generation systems | OpenCore Please, if possible, thank you

[@Aman-y3m9c]

Keeps failing, any idea. Have enough memory in the usb How fast does the usb have to be

[@collinsusidame4086]

It's giving me an error message: An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again

[@TheReveSwift]

did u manage to solve the issue

[@OfficialG33Kz]

Keeps failing to download sonoma from open core legacy .. currently running Catalina.

[@Aman-y3m9c]

Mine fails too

[@triumphgraphics_]

I'm running my Mac on Catalina, which I downloaded the patch and updated from high Sierra to Catalina, I can't open some apps like chrome or download the whatsapp app itself, if I use this update shown in the video to maybe any of these versions, will I still get these issues

[@flickwtchr]

Did you run the post installation patches from opencore?

[@maetasnanuch]

I try on my macbook15 2010 and its said error failed to create macos installer opencore ??? 😢

[@xandr1986]

Same here !!!! I tried Ventura and it worked try that ?

[@maetasnanuch]

@@xandr1986 I tried it Ventura/bigsur/monterey , it’s still the same😭 error failed to create macOS installer. my thumb drive is 64gb is it enough?

[@maetasnanuch]

@@xandr1986I try it its still the same 😢

[@ANirajKumar]

Thank you so much bro. You saved me money 🤑

[@TheMusikalChef]

After installing Sonoma, I installed windows 11 using bootcamp. After that mac partition is not booting

[@thurlravenscroft2572]

Will this machine receive OS and security updates like a mac running Sonoma without open core?

[@BartechTV]

Yes, but, Apple occasionally makes changes to the OS that means waiting for an OCLP update before you can update the OS.

[@anaariki]

Can I do this without USB?

[@davidlai7262]

I encountered a problem installing the OS after downloading it. Although I successfully downloaded it, when I reached the step to select the local macOS installer, the window displayed 'Install macOS Sonoma (requires High Sierra)' in a faded color. I would appreciate your advice on this. install macOS Sonoma ( requires high sierra ) which is in a faked colour. Your advice is appreciated.

[@marqueix]

same

[@dedracoop1588]

me too how to get around??

[@antoniomarzaroli8919]

Same!

[@yangsereyvin]

It shows an error message while writing to usb

[@mmidd007]

what if mine does not say guid partition 2011 macbook air

[@asitha0010]

After doing this can I update too? I mean Some security updates like ?

[@BartechTV]

Yes you can still update.

[@esco4k]

Wait so you have to have your data erased?

[@rafaelaleixo190]

it does not work "You don’t have permission to save the file “.IAPhysicalMedia” in the folder “Install macOS Sonoma”." Help???

[@BartechTV]

That sounds like you have some sort of antivirus utility installed, like "Clean my Mac X" or similar.

[@D4aniB]

I have a Macbook PRO 13'' Early 2015 8gb RAM and 256 SSD. Guys, don't even think about it. I tried Ventura, Sonoma and the brand new Sequoia (all fresh installs). The Mac turn into a bric: slow, glitchy, scrolling is a nightmare, etc. I don't know, maybe is my Mac, but recently I came back to Monterey and it's like having a new machine. I really don't know why people say their machine improves with opencore. Maybe some kind of interest? The views? Otherwise, I don't get it...

[@jeremiahsmith1892]

What if it’s not showing assets

[@الدوري-السعودي]

Thank you very much

[@umairbashir1846]

Helpful❤️

[@LLamaLLama93]

Do I need a flash drive

[@Decention32649]

yeah, you can use a usb or external hard drive, you could buy one

[@generic_official]

How do we know we’re downloading an official, virus-free copy of Sonoma?

[@BartechTV]

All OCLP does is download Sonoma from Apple. If you don't want to allow OCLP to download it for you, you can download it yourself and click "Use existing macOS installer" instead of "Download macOS installer".

[@infohub3709]

@@BartechTV How cn I download it myself?

[@BartechTV]

Open Terminal. Type "softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 14.4" and hit enter.

[@Tutorial_all_in_one]

Anyone who stuck on an error occurred while preparing the installation.try running This application again.

[@hmmm8271]

thankyou sir

[@mahmoudshalaby3968]

It says less than a minute then stops moving

[@futtyworld7454]

mine asks to connect keyboard

[@BartechTV]

I've never heard of that happening. At what point does it do that?

[@xboxbml]

Hopefully none of you need to watch your Apple purchased movies...TV app doesn't work right

[@gimis1]

As fantastic as always ;)

[@czh_2023]

Can i install it with no USB?

[@GoofyahhuncIeproductions2024]

@@czh_2023 nope. A usb is required for this

[@nikolicmarijo]

yes its possible just found video no usb i set with this method and works