![]() ![]() The support for installing macOS on old computers neglected by Apple does not stop and the effort is justifiable for a tinkering project. You can google this – it is time-consuming but not impossible. Big Sur is not too hard to install with Patched Sur, you can download the new version here Just know what you’re getting into first, as there may be some incompatibilities with older hardware and wi-fi stuff, depending on the age of the Mac. Older Macs are out here, with the 2011 iMac it is possible with certain models, but here the graphics card must be replaced. A little motivation and technical understanding is also required here. You have to invest some time to get everything running. There is also a software tool and a great extensive documentation. ![]() If you don’t have a Mac Pro but a “normal” Mac from 2012 on, you can use Patched Sur. In any case, this is a project for a boring weekend. Fortunately, there are also a few installation videos that can help you. However, this is much more complex than with Mojave and you should read through the documentation first. ![]() There is a great great tool from StarPlayerX on github that allows non-programmers to install on old hardware. Recently there is a tool called Patched Sur, which allows users to download and install new macOS Big Sur updates on unsupported Macs. macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 11 (Big Sur) macOS 12 (Monterey). Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Macs with Patched Sur. If you have an old Mac Pro from around 2008 (these are the models Mac Pro 3,1, 4,1, 5,1), then Big Mac 2 is worth a look. By default, the SDK is installed at C:toolsdart-sdk. But there are some smart developers who don’t let up and also want to provide old hardware with macOS Big Sur or macOS Monterey, even though Apple doesn’t officially support it anymore. The old Macs are getting older and thus the challenge to install a current macOS version is getting more and more difficult. Patched Sur Version 0.1.1 is LIVE You can now install macOS Updates automatically from the Patched Sur App If you just used Patched Sur or Big-Sur-Micro. ![]()
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