Supported Mac Quick List: Most Macs made in 2015+ are supported for Monterey. Most Macs made in 2017+ are supported for Ventura. Most Macs made in 2018+ supported for Sonoma AND Sequoia (but not all). There are exceptions so please look up the latest supported OS based on the model of your specific Mac.
NEVER upgrade to a new MacOS as soon as it gets out (unless you want to become a beta-tester!). Wait a couple of months for the initial bugs to be fixed. I don't understand the rush to upgrade... Each new macOS is almost identical to the previous one.... so you are not missing any REALLY NEW features if you wait...
This is a terrible idea. Microsoft allowed this nonsense, and all that happened was the software providers stopped upgrading. Then you had a bunch of varying versions of operating system for your IT group to deal with. No, keep pressing your software vendors, especially large company accounts, and force them to keep up with the OS by fixing bugs!
Open Core Legacy Patcher is so spectacular. I have an office with 27 2012 MacPro 5,1 models. We are all running Sequoia with OCLP and it is flawless and fast. No need to buy a new Mac and this software has saved me hundreds of thousands.
Agree, my late 2015 iMac i7 27" is awesome with OCLP and Sequoia. I don't have a scratch on this iMac and it looks like I bought it yesterday. Ages ago I used to replace my Windows PC every 2 years.
Now I’m using Sonoma on my MBP 2015 with your OpenCore Patcher(OCP) method. Please make a tutorial with OCP method to upgrade Sonoma to Sequoia without losing any datas.Thanks! (can i directly upgrade OCP Sonoma to Sequoia through app store or software update as usual update ? )
From Monterey, upgraded to Ventura, upgraded to Sonoma, downgraded back to Monterey because it's more stable on my M1 Pro 14" macbook. I find strange lag glitches on Sonoma.
On my M2 Pro Sonoma is better at some things, especially the occasional game, due to the game mode. Also it’s better at anything Gpu heavy including Stable Diffusion. But Ventura uses less Ram at resting. It’s almost always better to use what ships with the machine.
Don't know except incompatible apps like xcode in appstore my M1 with 200 cicles still works flawless in Big Sur11.7.1, I still have great battery no autodrain, like if I charge it to 100 in the night and not use it I would still find 100 in the morning, with lid closed I would still find laptop on after 1-2weeks, watching hours of movies still last 2-3days, with all apps closed my used ram would be at 4.5
Thanks for a very useful video. Personally I use Parallels Desktop Pro on two Macs, a 2017 21.5” iMac with 16 Gb RAM and a 2023 14” MB Pro with M3 Pro and a basic 18 Gb RAM. With both I mainly use Parallels for som games and occasionally Windows based applications like MS Publisher, Access and Projects, plus the latest version of the animation software Cartoon Animator, because they dropped MacOS support in their latest version (v5). For me it works without any hiccups, but of course it depends on your need for speed.
just one question, why don't you just dual boot windows 10 and mac os natively? the imac should be able to run windows much better that way (and cheaper unless you continue to pay for parallels anyways) though don't take me wrong maybe i just don't know the advantages of parallels as i prefer native windows.
@@IshLilly You are correct, but firstly Parallels gives me the opportunity to run Windows 11 and secondly it makes it easy to switch between MacOS and Windows. And as I pointed out earlier, Windows runs smoothly enough for the things I use it for. The obvious drawback is the extra cost for the license.
I am using the macOS Sequoia RC on a MacBook Pro 2016 and I noticed that macOS feels much snappier than the official last supported macOS for this MacBook Pro, macOS Monterey! So many thanks to the folks of Open Core Patcher!!!
Sorry to sound stupid. How will I be able to install macOS Sequoia on an older machine? What is Open Core Patcher? So once you install open core patcher then you can installer the newest macOS? Thank you for being patient with me =)
@Anson Alexander I have a Late 2015 iMac 27 and I believe Monterey is the latest OS it can update with, NOT Ventura as you say. Please correct me if I am wrong as I would like to upgrade from Monterey to Ventura if I can. Thank you.
You were right, I'm sorry for the confusion. I've since cut those parts of the video to avoid confusion and misinformation. Very happy you pointed this out!
With OpenCore Legacy Patcher, you can take it all the way to Sequoia. I'm typing this on a 2010 Mac Pro 5,1 running macOS Sequoia thanks to finding Anson's OpenCore Legacy Patcher video last year.
thanks for your very helpful videos! I upgraded to Mac OS Monterey on my 2014 MacBook Pro and the WiFi doesn't work. I doesn't recognize any network. I tried everything and nothing works.. what do you think it is? Thanks
Was this a regular supported macOS update or an unsupported install? If it was a macOS update, try plugging in ethernet (may have to use a USB adaptor) and see if you can run any updates on it. If it was an unsupported install, try running post-install patches again in OCLP.
My Tipp: unless you have weird software, use the latest possible OS that works with your computer. The lastest OS is the only one who gets all the security patches.
Hello, could you please recommend which system is better for Mac Pro 16 2019, Monterey or Sonoma or even Ventura, now I use Sonoma for a couple of days (it was already installed when I got the Mac), but ppl say it takes a lot of Ram and drain battery, can’t decide and choose what’s better because I never used Monterey and Ventura, only Mojave but it was on my old Mac
After the sequia update in my macbook pro 13inch 2016. Microsoft office is just loading and can't type anything. Even though i have to subscription of Microsoft office. Please help me to fix this issue.
I upgraded monterey to Sonoma on my unsupported 2015 Mac and now it shows Sequoia beta update in settings but I updated from opencore, should I update it from the settings or just wait for good opencore update guide?
I have a late 2009 MacBook I upgraded to 8gb ram, SSD, and Catalina using DosDude’s patch program. I use it as a BlueBubbles server primarily, sitting next to my main PC. But the laptop runs so smoothly on Catalina that I could use it as my main PC if my main decides to break. I see I can upgrade the OS higher but I’m loathe to do that as it is only a core2Duo processor.
Great video you posted, I love watching them. I do have an old iMac Mid 2011 Model! Which I'm running High Siera and Snow Leopard on the external SD drive, works great! I got my old apps back I use for off the side work on videos and photos cleaning. I would love to update the iMac with one or more OS for this iMac, I have a 2019 model, I'm using a External SD for the Sonoma OS and still use Mojave since most of the apps will not work on Sonoma! Any way of update the Mid 2011 model? I think I can't do it. The more I watch you and the more makes sense. I would love to update it, I hate spending money on a new one and I don't like them at all.
Use until somewhere get real funny then upgrade,step by step,not jump too many sequences,one upgrade by another?have to know how to do a bootable disk.
Been running the beta and now have the release of Sequoia on one of my Mac, only issue I have found is that some websites have some issues with Safari. Besides that one issue, it's been rock solid on an M3 MBP.
Oh just checked Updates and for my OpenCore Sonoma apple offering Sequoia ??? I guess I shouldn't hit upgrade lol but do you recon I should choose Sonoma to 14.7 or should I wait as dont want to ruin my OC install?
Well I did, clicked update to 14.7 somoma and on top off my OCLP sonoma and ‘no WiFi’ it’s on but not searching or directly connecting, and can only use this iMac via WiFi. plus visual issues and even slower boot and feels unsteady. So going back to reinstall OCLP as no that worked well for and turn off auto Apple updates.!
what Browser are you using , i am thinking of using chromium legacy and i have orion browser but its still in beta , it does not let me disable ad blockers which causes problems on some video streaming websites even on youtube i have to keep clearing the history for it to work again.
On my 27-inch 4K LG display I love "Stage Manager". Like everything this is a personal preference. Now when it comes to Microsoft Windows. Over away from it a number of years ago. For the most part only one application that works the way I want on Windows that I can not find on the Mac is the the plain "Paint" application. Looks like Paintbrush may be the one I am looking for. Like the original paint program I used on my very first 1984 McIntosh which now adjusted for inflation cost way more than I pay for any new Mac I purchased today.
Supported Mac Quick List:
Most Macs made in 2015+ are supported for Monterey.
Most Macs made in 2017+ are supported for Ventura.
Most Macs made in 2018+ supported for Sonoma AND Sequoia (but not all).
There are exceptions so please look up the latest supported OS based on the model of your specific Mac.
NEVER upgrade to a new MacOS as soon as it gets out (unless you want to become a beta-tester!). Wait a couple of months for the initial bugs to be fixed. I don't understand the rush to upgrade... Each new macOS is almost identical to the previous one.... so you are not missing any REALLY NEW features if you wait...
This is a terrible idea. Microsoft allowed this nonsense, and all that happened was the software providers stopped upgrading. Then you had a bunch of varying versions of operating system for your IT group to deal with. No, keep pressing your software vendors, especially large company accounts, and force them to keep up with the OS by fixing bugs!
I like to live dangerously
Totally agree with you i just updated my m1macpro and it became laggy 😢😢
Open Core Legacy Patcher is so spectacular. I have an office with 27 2012 MacPro 5,1 models. We are all running Sequoia with OCLP and it is flawless and fast. No need to buy a new Mac and this software has saved me hundreds of thousands.
Agree, my late 2015 iMac i7 27" is awesome with OCLP and Sequoia. I don't have a scratch on this iMac and it looks like I bought it yesterday. Ages ago I used to replace my Windows PC every 2 years.
Now I’m using Sonoma on my MBP 2015 with your OpenCore Patcher(OCP) method.
Please make a tutorial with OCP method to upgrade Sonoma to Sequoia without losing any datas.Thanks!
(can i directly upgrade OCP Sonoma to Sequoia through app store or software update as usual update ? )
From Monterey, upgraded to Ventura, upgraded to Sonoma, downgraded back to Monterey because it's more stable on my M1 Pro 14" macbook. I find strange lag glitches on Sonoma.
im on monerey too on my m1 mba
On my M2 Pro Sonoma is better at some things, especially the occasional game, due to the game mode. Also it’s better at anything Gpu heavy including Stable Diffusion. But Ventura uses less Ram at resting. It’s almost always better to use what ships with the machine.
how to downgrade?
@@azkanand5832 yeah lol
Don't know except incompatible apps like xcode in appstore my M1 with 200 cicles still works flawless in Big Sur11.7.1, I still have great battery no autodrain, like if I charge it to 100 in the night and not use it I would still find 100 in the morning, with lid closed I would still find laptop on after 1-2weeks, watching hours of movies still last 2-3days, with all apps closed my used ram would be at 4.5
I'll keep on Sonoma, thanks.
Thanks for a very useful video. Personally I use Parallels Desktop Pro on two Macs, a 2017 21.5” iMac with 16 Gb RAM and a 2023 14” MB Pro with M3 Pro and a basic 18 Gb RAM. With both I mainly use Parallels for som games and occasionally Windows based applications like MS Publisher, Access and Projects, plus the latest version of the animation software Cartoon Animator, because they dropped MacOS support in their latest version (v5). For me it works without any hiccups, but of course it depends on your need for speed.
just one question, why don't you just dual boot windows 10 and mac os natively? the imac should be able to run windows much better that way (and cheaper unless you continue to pay for parallels anyways) though don't take me wrong maybe i just don't know the advantages of parallels as i prefer native windows.
@@IshLilly You are correct, but firstly Parallels gives me the opportunity to run Windows 11 and secondly it makes it easy to switch between MacOS and Windows. And as I pointed out earlier, Windows runs smoothly enough for the things I use it for. The obvious drawback is the extra cost for the license.
I am using the macOS Sequoia RC on a MacBook Pro 2016 and I noticed that macOS feels much snappier than the official last supported macOS for this MacBook Pro, macOS Monterey! So many thanks to the folks of Open Core Patcher!!!
Is opencore ready for Sequioa? :D I’ll put it on my 2013 retina!
Sorry to sound stupid. How will I be able to install macOS Sequoia on an older machine? What is Open Core Patcher? So once you install open core patcher then you can installer the newest macOS? Thank you for being patient with me =)
@@AW66888 Yes, it enables older unsupported Macs to run the newest macOS
@@moow950 does your older Mac have to be "jailbroken"?
I'll stay on Ventura because i feel like alot of my software that I have will just break when I upgrade to Sequoia. I am good!
Good video. Out of curiosity, what's your problem with Parallels?
Can i jump from monetary to sonoma in my macbook pro mid 2010 ?
Please tell me
I upgraded to Sonoma and my back started lagging bad
@Anson Alexander I have a Late 2015 iMac 27 and I believe Monterey is the latest OS it can update with, NOT Ventura as you say. Please correct me if I am wrong as I would like to upgrade from Monterey to Ventura if I can. Thank you.
You were right, I'm sorry for the confusion. I've since cut those parts of the video to avoid confusion and misinformation. Very happy you pointed this out!
With Open Core iMac17.1 can go further
With OpenCore Legacy Patcher, you can take it all the way to Sequoia. I'm typing this on a 2010 Mac Pro 5,1 running macOS Sequoia thanks to finding Anson's OpenCore Legacy Patcher video last year.
Ha, wow, I love that! Awesome!
Yessir!
thanks for your very helpful videos! I upgraded to Mac OS Monterey on my 2014 MacBook Pro and the WiFi doesn't work. I doesn't recognize any network. I tried everything and nothing works.. what do you think it is? Thanks
Was this a regular supported macOS update or an unsupported install? If it was a macOS update, try plugging in ethernet (may have to use a USB adaptor) and see if you can run any updates on it. If it was an unsupported install, try running post-install patches again in OCLP.
is it even worth to still updade an 8bg mba m1? Im on Monterey :)
Same i’m still on that too!
My Tipp: unless you have weird software, use the latest possible OS that works with your computer. The lastest OS is the only one who gets all the security patches.
Sonoma completely not safe OS.
Hello, could you please recommend which system is better for Mac Pro 16 2019, Monterey or Sonoma or even Ventura, now I use Sonoma for a couple of days (it was already installed when I got the Mac), but ppl say it takes a lot of Ram and drain battery, can’t decide and choose what’s better because I never used Monterey and Ventura, only Mojave but it was on my old Mac
After the sequia update in my macbook pro 13inch 2016. Microsoft office is just loading and can't type anything. Even though i have to subscription of Microsoft office. Please help me to fix this issue.
I upgraded monterey to Sonoma on my unsupported 2015 Mac and now it shows Sequoia beta update in settings but I updated from opencore, should I update it from the settings or just wait for good opencore update guide?
No, use updates from OpenCore
I also wondered this and left the update alone because there won’t be any patches until opencore does if
I have a late 2009 MacBook I upgraded to 8gb ram, SSD, and Catalina using DosDude’s patch program. I use it as a BlueBubbles server primarily, sitting next to my main PC. But the laptop runs so smoothly on Catalina that I could use it as my main PC if my main decides to break. I see I can upgrade the OS higher but I’m loathe to do that as it is only a core2Duo processor.
Still running System 7 on my PowerBook 165, but am using MacOS 15 Beta on my M2 Mac Mini.
Great video you posted, I love watching them. I do have an old iMac Mid 2011 Model! Which I'm running High Siera and Snow Leopard on the external SD drive, works great! I got my old apps back I use for off the side work on videos and photos cleaning. I would love to update the iMac with one or more OS for this iMac, I have a 2019 model, I'm using a External SD for the Sonoma OS and still use Mojave since most of the apps will not work on Sonoma! Any way of update the Mid 2011 model? I think I can't do it. The more I watch you and the more makes sense. I would love to update it, I hate spending money on a new one and I don't like them at all.
Use until somewhere get real funny then upgrade,step by step,not jump too many sequences,one upgrade by another?have to know how to do a bootable disk.
Been running the beta and now have the release of Sequoia on one of my Mac, only issue I have found is that some websites have some issues with Safari. Besides that one issue, it's been rock solid on an M3 MBP.
ive kept my M1 MBP on macOS 12 this entire time 😂 but i guess AI and web apps are worth finally changing
I have the last intel computrr from 2019 and im scared to go past Monterey because i heard it slows them down since they are focusing on silicone
How do I find out if I have an M series chip in my iMac?
Hey can these upgrades affect charging system because after I did upgrade Sonoma, I started to have that issue
Which video editting software are you using?
Oh just checked Updates and for my OpenCore Sonoma apple offering Sequoia ??? I guess I shouldn't hit upgrade lol but do you recon I should choose Sonoma to 14.7 or should I wait as dont want to ruin my OC install?
Well I did, clicked update to 14.7 somoma and on top off my OCLP sonoma and ‘no WiFi’ it’s on but not searching or directly connecting, and can only use this iMac via WiFi. plus visual issues and even slower boot and feels unsteady. So going back to reinstall OCLP as no that worked well for and turn off auto Apple updates.!
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MacOS Catalina Forever 💪👑
what Browser are you using , i am thinking of using chromium legacy and i have orion browser but its still in beta , it does not let me disable ad blockers which causes problems on some video streaming websites even on youtube i have to keep clearing the history for it to work again.
Thanks
i ask you after installing this update will my mac slow down? what do you think i use m2 air.
No, it won’t slow down.
How do you not install Apple Intelligence on an M1?
Don’t install the OS. AI is baked into the OS. There is no opt out.
@@Pterodactyl-kn3ve ta, is it just Sequoia or does Sonoma have AI as well?
MY BIGGEST WISH TO EXPERIENCE MAC OS ONCE IN LIFE IM USING A WINDOWS MACHINE
Intel Macs are getting cheap as they are phased out, and with OpenCore Patcher they can go as far as Sonoma
Soon, Sequoia...
Good suggestion here for your first Mac, you can even put Windows on it to feel at home...
On my 27-inch 4K LG display I love "Stage Manager". Like everything this is a personal preference.
Now when it comes to Microsoft Windows. Over away from it a number of years ago. For the most part only one application that works the way I want on Windows that I can not find on the Mac is the the plain "Paint" application.
Looks like Paintbrush may be the one I am looking for. Like the original paint program I used on my very first 1984 McIntosh which now adjusted for inflation cost way more than I pay for any new Mac I purchased today.