Thanks for a thorough discussion of 14.2 on unsupported Macs. I have both MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) and MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2013). This tutorial clarifies the update process. THANK YOU!
Another WINNER Jessie! Thanks for the Great job breaking down the steps for everyone to follow. I have the 3,1 2008 Mac Pro 2 x 2 Ghz Quad Core Intel. Have an AMD Radeon RX 570 8 GB, 56 GB ram, and 2 TB SSD. The day 1.3.0 OCLP came out I installed 14.2 on this 15 yr old workhorse. I always experiment on one of the other SSD drives I have in this computer first. Then install on my main drive. Success! Every thing works as it should. You Rock!
Update on my two Macs MBP and IMac 2015 models flawlessly. Only one comment. I always connect my MBP during the update to the charger because of risk loosing battery power. In your video this was not the case, so apologize my comment. Good seasons to all of you!
I followed your instructions to install Sonoma 14.2.1 on my iMac 18.3 - it works without any problems! Thanks a lot - your youtube-channel is very helpful!
I got the same mac and want to instal Sonoma as well. Do you get updates? do you have access to the Play Store? The PlayStore is important for me; I'm a developer and I need to submit apps. Your reply would be much appreciated.
I can't answer yours question, because I don't use Play Store. I installed Sonoma 14.3 on my iMac 27" 5K 2017 and MacBook Air 2013 without any problems by using the instructions from Jessie's Flying! All is working fine after the post install root patch.@@cashbonanza963
I’m a Mac fanatic and I have wayyy too many Macs in my home and bedroom. I find that usually, because of my experience, I know way more than the self-labeled “tech CZcamsrs” and don’t get any useful info from them. But this guy… Jesse, your channel has been extremely helpful. It seems like as soon as the update comes out, you’re already testing on your Macs - serious respect for you bro. I’ve subbed.
I have the same issue with iMovie 2012 Mac Pro tower 5.1 also I do not have USB 3.2 supported on my card rhureday Will have the 3rd new card not looking for speed on USB C only the voltages for my Honeycomb THroudle quadrant so I can see it again any ideas
As always: Very helpful for many out there Jessie ( such myself, i have been fidling, cursing and sweatin with all kinds of macs and OCLP versions since 0.3.9 > Running ZorinOS (Ubuntu Linux) on a macbook pro 2011 typing this actually. :P
Hi Jessie’s Flying I went through the process of installing macOS Sonoma 14.0 on a 2014 Macmini, High HighSierra 10.13.6 software. Using a 16 GB USB drive to download Open Core Legacy Patcher, as instructed to create my own installer. Where I followed your CZcams instructions on my iPhone so as to do it precisely. Everything went as stated on your CZcams site instruction with no hiccups. I was going to give an excellent review and a thumbs up. However, the irony is that the Sonoma 14.0 software banner is up and running on my Macmini screen with the correct date and time, as well as the login in password entry screen at the bottom of the middle screen. As well as, my wireless keyboard and mouse, that are also working. However, after i enter the correct password on that screen, where my full name shows on top, and the flickering cursor awaits for password entry confirmation. Where I’ve entered the correct password numerous times, and it does not go any further. What is happening is that after entry of the password the cursor entry cycles round-and-round. Like it’s about to move forward to the another session, but it never does. Where I am not able to see my desktop screen or do any other screen function. Because nothing shows up, seeming like it’s locked up in the entry password Sonoma screen mode. Please help me with this issue, since I don’t know what I should to do next or what I have done wrong to get this Macmini working correctly. Is there a TUTORIAL on this issue that you may have on this issue. Thank you, George
I reserved a mac to run in Catalina because it’s the last version bundled with iTunes where I can freely transfer my ripped CD music from iPhone to mac.
I had a heckuva time trying to get this macOS version installed on my Mac Pro 5,1. I haven’t tried it yet on my 6,1 for that exact reason. We’ll have to see how it goes 🥴
My '13 Macbook Air was jammed up like this. Built a new installer (w/1.3.0 & 14.2) and booted off it. Did an 'overlay install' and (whew!) it all came back to life.
Side note: I have almost the same 'fleet' of machines as you do! Except my old timer is a 2011 Mini. Then a '12 MBP, '12 Mini (i7), '12 Mac Pro (pumped up everywhere with rx580, dual X5790s etc), '13 MBA, '14 MBP. That's probably more than enough for 2 people. :D
@DrFiero What is an "overlay install"? Do you mean the method he showed of booting to the USB drive, then running the Sonoma installer? I have a 2015 12" MacBook with the stuck progress bar.
@@weholmes5315 - as long as you don’t do an erase on the drive (REALLY starting over!) unless you don’t care what was on it. An experimental machine say. In that case you might want to erase it so you have a totally fresh install. I’m trying several things on my 2012 MacPro for example. I prefer to do a full erase then install so there’s no stragglers from a previous try. Just follow what Jessie is saying regarding the safe mode (make note of exactly when to hold shift etc!). You should be fine.
I had a 2017 iMac running 14.0 that had the same problem, and I did the same thing you did: built a new OC 14.2 installer with OC 1.3 and upgraded in-place. It worked, and I didn’t lose any data.
Hi Jessy. At the moment I can no longer find your video where you can answer my question if you can have a solution to my problem that I can no longer play streams of Sky Sport, DAZN, and Magentsport under Sonoma in Safari. That's why I'm writing to you now at this point, even if it's a different . I installed Firefox as a trial, and lo and behold, it works with the streams. So it's a problem with Safari. Thank you for your effort to help us with your tips and tricks to help us with the problems with installing no longer supported Macs. Liebe Grüße aus dem verregneten Wuppertal , Thomas .
I had one minor issue on my single core Mac Pro 2009 - it was stuck on a white screen after installing patches - from previous experience I power cycled the machine at this point and all was well. Oh I needed a USB hub to enable my plugin mouse & keyboard ... My Dual core Mac Pro Mid 2012 had no issues at all. Open core downloads the kernel development kit when it detects you are updating.
I have had a heck of a time doing a clean install of Sonoma on this 5,1 2009 dual core. I finally did a Monterey install which seemed to friendly with this cMacPro model in particular. I THEN saw Jessies new video, and tried the upgrade method, at 20:00 min mark. I did download and installed the KDK support package first, downloaded the latest Sonoma via OCLP, and then did the upgrade, not clean install. OCLP did reinstall the KDK after Sonoma was installed, and I did see reference to merging KDK during the OCLP post install patches. So I still think it's safer to pre install KDK as mentioned in the above video. By far this has been the most successful way to install Sonoma on this 2009 5,1. Just completed and so far, all looks well, except for bluetooth at the moment. I may need to upgrade that internal bluetooth card. Otherwise, seems to work just fine. I do see from restart to restart, I get the gray circle slash screen and need to do a manual restart, again, not sure what this is. I am curious if this is a hardware issue. But overall, this has been the smoothest Sonoma install experience on a 2009, 5,1. Thanks Jessie! As always, your videos and shared wisdom are top shelf! ~ MJ
Mac Pro 5.1 does Sonoma 14.2.1 support the voltages of a usb 3 sonnet card still waiting for the latest open core higher than 1.3.0 runs great with Sonoma 14.2.0 usb 3 card problems Apple TV is also issue app works great with movie previews of movies and quits while trying to play movies the Amd radion pro wx 9100 is now supported in opencors Bluetooth works great.
Dear Jessie, thank you for supporting us with your very helpfull tutorials. I´ve got a problem - I just wanted to update OCLP from 0.6.1 to 1.3.0 on a late 2012 iMac. Everythinghas been fine, but after using the root patcher I got stuck. Initially I don´t wanted to update on Sonoma, but maybe this can be a solution to my problem? I couldn´t use Ventura Recovery, after pressing Shift the Display remains black and the save mode did not work either. Meanwhile i managed to boot from an external HD with Catalina - maybe this is helpful? I really would appreciate any suggestions which way I have to go. Thank you very much and best regards!
Hi Jessie, I have a iMac 27 2012 with 14.2.1 and latest open core. I did an update and the progress bar is stuck half way. It was fine with the 14.2.1 no issues but once upgraded to 14.3 then it’s stuck. I upgraded my MbP 2012 with latest OC and 14.3 and all is great. Any suggestions on how to make the iMac get unstuck??
Jessie: Thanks for another detailed video about update issues. I want to ask specific question about iMac 2015 which has fusion drive the same as your 2017 iMac. I have updated HDD to SSD and also smaller apple SSD to larger NVME SSD. You mentioned to install opencore to small apple SSD right ? For me I have both larger NVME SSD 2TB and also larger SATA SSD. Which SSD you would suggest to install open core in my iMac ? I don't know much about fusion drive but I know they are getting slower and slower with time, sometimes I got only about 100MB speed or less in fusion drive that is why I upgraded the both drives but now I am setting both drives as individual drives. In order to get NVME speed, shall I install open core to NVME drive only ? I am eager to see your video about what to do when fusion drive breaks. When you are going to release it ? You mentioned fusion drive breaks mean no longer working or you separate the drive functions to work individually as I do now ?
I meant when it’s shown as separate drivers in macOS. It doesn’t really matter where you install OpenCore speed wise as it’s not much load - I recommend the NVMe
@@JessiesFlying I have a new thought. Can I install window in one drive and Mac Os in another drive. I have not done double system install before yet before . Or both window and mac on the same drive with a partition ? Which one is better ? Do I need to Use OCLP for both system ?
@@JessiesFlying Original NVME SSD has 128 GB but I have replaced with 2TB NVME SSD so I think the new drive should be large enough to install mac Os or window, correct ?
Hi Jessie, another great tutorial and easy explanation. Even for me, where English isn't my home language. I have one question. I have installed OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma 14.0 on my Mac Pro mid 2015. If I'd like to install version 14.2 of Sonoma's but not upgrade, just update system, without loosing any documents and setings, what is correct way to do that. Of course I'll plan first download and install proper KDK (as you show on video). But what is the next step? Installing system from external drive or update from system's update? Thanks for you perfect work.
I need help. I have installed 14.2 with my 27” iMac 2017. Installation worked perfectly and i can use it. My problem is when it goes to sleep, I cant wake it up. Its like the system freezes and I cant do anything. I have to do a hard reboot to restart my iMac. This happens frequently so i have to do a hard reboot every time. Please help how can I fix this? I have installed the kdk prior to upgrading from ventura. I also have OPLC 1.3.0 and have the root patches installed. Thank you.
I have the same issues on a late 2015 iMac 5k. I got Sonoma 14.1 mostly working with external SSD...14.2 has been a complete no go. I tried the safe boot tricks and got installed but it never completes. The one time I got close I got the install complete, got to the login screen and my keyboard and mouse were toast....guessing bluetooth gone. I tired both updating an existing install AND a clean fresh install from USB with same results. I've abandoned this effort for now and gone back to Monterey :( May try again...someday.... so many features in Sonoma I want ...
Hi jessie first of all your videos are too good and you explain everything calmly❤ theres an issue that has been going on with my macbook pro 9,2 is that Installation portion is stuck on less than a minute since 4to 5 hrs and I've tried safe mode but there progress bar didn't even load and then nvram reset too. Now whats the solution that in supposed to follow. It's still stuck on less than a minute remaining with the Apple logo in the centre
Hi, I was trying to install ventura on my 2009 macbook. Followed every steps and went through booting to efi boot, install ventura, and then it reboot to apple logo with loading bar. It loads with estimated time and finishes. But after it straight goes to macos update assistant and hangs at around 5% and them shows an error " an error occurred when processing the update" ....any solution????
@@JessiesFlying oh thanks a lot for the reply....Actually I started updating to latest versions inorder to get the GarageBand and such apps which are not supported in older ones...Now I will go for some other way... thank you
Hey Jessy - vielen Dank für die detaillierten Beschreibungen. Allerdings bin ich jetzt leicht verunsichert. Läuft das Update auf 14.2 mit olcp 1.3 mit einem MB Pro mid 14 einfach durch wie bisher oder gibt es etwas spezielles zu beachten bitte
Kdk vorher installiert, dann update heruntergeladen/installiert und dann bei Neustart OCLP root patch - läuft einwandfrei auf MB Pro mid 2014 - wie Immer herzlichen Dank :-) @@JessiesFlying
Hello thank you for your information i just updated the imac 2017 from ventura to sonoma 14.4 and pop up a update available 14.4.1 13,6gb should i update?or it cant update?
Tried to upgrade OCLP on my Mac Pro 5,1 to version 1.3.0 for Sonoma 14.2 upgrade but got stuck on Apple logo screen. Then I tried Recovery but got message that said ”Halting on critical error” and nothing happens after that. Safe Mode doesn’t work either (stuck at Apple logo without progress bar or percentages)
@@JessiesFlying I wasn't sure how to do that and because I still had my Sonoma 14.0 installer USB drive so I installed whole OS again. This time everything went well and now I have working OCLP 1.3.0 and macOS 14.2.1 Thanks for the reply. You are the best.
I’m getting so frustrated as I can’t get WiFi. I’ve Ethernet connected my 2017 iMac 5K metal2 and updated root patcher to no avail. Please help. Sonoma seems ok otherwise.
@@JessiesFlying Hi, not sure. There was a black screen a couple of times where I think this came up with 2 other symbols, one looked like the terminal access. After many attempts at trying to access the computer at all, I managed to wipe the drive and reinstall Ventura. I’m sticking with Ventura. Thanks for your reply.
Hi Jessie, I hope you're doing well! I just found this helpful video from you and was able to solve another problem with my IMac27 Late 2009. Thank you very much for that. Now I'm on the final setup for BigSur, but another prob showed up. I can find and select my router, can enter the password, but then there is no progress. Do you have any other helpful ideas on that? Thanks and best regards
I really get jealous when someone commented that they successfully installed their unsupported mac to a newer version of MacOS. I really wish I could find a solution for my mac that can’t proceed to boot menu by pressing option key when booting
@@justace5287 does the other key commands work? like "d" for diagnostics, CMD+R for recovery? then ALT/OPTION should work for boot selector as well....
This did not work out so well. i followed every step and when I got to the password screen, it would not let me put in my password and keep cycling the screen too fast for my password.. DO NOT UPGRADE! this if false.
@@JessiesFlying I have boot camp and all time a Sonoma Upgrade shows me a notificación "new version of macos" I installed directly from that option. I cannot install OCLP no boot option after installion. I instalar the Kernel Debug and now i have a error message after reboot. I need restore my imac again for second time 🫠
BTW idk if Apple fix boot camp error in 13.6.5 or 13.6.6 (I don’t remember the what is the correct) and I cannot see anymore a Sonoma Upgrade and still cannot install OCLP maybe because I am using boot camp for a windows partition :/
nice video! just one thing! If my mac screen turns black is it possible to reinstall macos Sonoma booting my mac with USB OpenCore drive selecting on boot options USB drive and then install macos Sonoma? Will I loose data?
@@JessiesFlying what do you recommend me to do? Reinstall macos Sonoma using OpenCore USB drive or is it possible to boot my mac with Command + R and select option 2 update macos Sonoma? Correct me if I'm wrong but I won't be able to run Cmd + R to reinstall macos Sonoma throught Apple servers as I'm on OpenCore right?
what is the first step before upgrading from Mojave? I want clean install Sonoma for my imac 2017 upgraded SSD@@JessiesFlying How about OCLP? sonoma 14.4 the newest?
Set the install Mac os updates to off and check the patcher for update version ? Check your channel for thumbs up . Is this correct ? Subscribed , thank you
I have a 2012 Mac Pro and installed Mac OS 14 using Open Core 1.0 on a separate internal HD. It worked fine. I recently wanted to update so I downloaded the latest Sonoma updater and Open Core Legacy Patcher 1.3. I started over and built the patcher to a reformatted USB installer drive and everything was normal. When I attempt a reboot to the EFI boot loader on my USB stick, it will not show any boot options, just a black screen. Any ideas why I can't get the boot loader to mount?
So I installed the EFI boot loader to the internal drive that I will put Sonoma on. Open Core Legacy Patcher says that it has made the EFI but then it unmounts it. When I restart and hold down the option key, still a black screen. Is this what you suggested that I do? Thanks
downloaded Sonoma (14.3), then installed KDK, next is the installation of opencore legacy on the disk, however, when it comes to it, it does not see any disk, I have a 1 Tb hard drive and a Fusion drive, can you help? I have iMac 27-2017
@@JessiesFlying I can see Macintosh HD,Macinotsh HD data and Fusion HD, please help me, does this have to be seenMacintosh HD data, it seems to me that before it was only Macintosh HD and Fusion HD on desktop :(
@@JessiesFlying Solved, I did cmd+R ,and create Fusion drive again ( in terminal diskutil resetFusion ),reinstall Ventura after that everything as Jessies explained, for now Sonoma 14.3 is working ! One question, does the bootcamp installation (Windows) go normally, or does it need some procedure?
@@JessiesFlying Hi Jessie . I tried it today on my MacBook Pro 2014. Runs without problems. Then with my MacMini 2012, MacBook Air 2014 and iMac 2009. Even there, everything is fine.
@@JessiesFlying Sehr gerne 😉 . Ich Wünsche Dir und Deiner Familie eine schöne und friedliche Weihnachtszeit 🎄🌲 . Grüße aus dem windigen Wuppertal , Thomas .
Hello, once the update installs on mac it boots and work correctly but since the patch update installs the system is not working; login screen its showing but once finder loads the session closes. Is that something that maybe is not install correctly??
My imac is 2009 old high seirra I installed my iMac os monetary by opencore legacy.. then updated sonoma in settings Now keyboard mouse not working after upgraded sonoma.
Thanks for a thorough discussion of 14.2 on unsupported Macs.
I have both MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) and MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2013). This tutorial clarifies the update process.
THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
THANK YOU! This saved my MBP 11,3 (Mid 2014).
great!
Another WINNER Jessie! Thanks for the Great job breaking down the steps for everyone to follow. I have the 3,1 2008 Mac Pro 2 x 2 Ghz Quad Core Intel. Have an AMD Radeon RX 570 8 GB, 56 GB ram, and 2 TB SSD. The day 1.3.0 OCLP came out I installed 14.2 on this 15 yr old workhorse. I always experiment on one of the other SSD drives I have in this computer first. Then install on my main drive. Success! Every thing works as it should. You Rock!
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Update on my two Macs MBP and IMac 2015 models flawlessly. Only one comment. I always connect my MBP during the update to the charger because of risk loosing battery power. In your video this was not the case, so apologize my comment. Good seasons to all of you!
Same to you! I do the same, just not in the video
I followed your instructions to install Sonoma 14.2.1 on my iMac 18.3 - it works without any problems! Thanks a lot - your youtube-channel is very helpful!
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I got the same mac and want to instal Sonoma as well. Do you get updates? do you have access to the Play Store? The PlayStore is important for me; I'm a developer and I need to submit apps. Your reply would be much appreciated.
I can't answer yours question, because I don't use Play Store. I installed Sonoma 14.3 on my iMac 27" 5K 2017 and MacBook Air 2013 without any problems by using the instructions from Jessie's Flying! All is working fine after the post install root patch.@@cashbonanza963
@@cashbonanza963 you mean the AppStore? Yes 👍
@@JessiesFlying 😁Sorry, I'm mainly an Android developer. Thanks for your reply. I'll upgrade. Wish you all the best.
I’m a Mac fanatic and I have wayyy too many Macs in my home and bedroom. I find that usually, because of my experience, I know way more than the self-labeled “tech CZcamsrs” and don’t get any useful info from them. But this guy… Jesse, your channel has been extremely helpful. It seems like as soon as the update comes out, you’re already testing on your Macs - serious respect for you bro. I’ve subbed.
thank you so much - yes I do test 14.2.1 at the moment.... ;-)
True, i made that mistake, a friend with a newer Mac is having all sorts of issues. His is a 2018 MacBook.
So each time there is a small update like 14.2.1 I need to download the full OS?
With unsupported MACs yes
I'll do anything update anything to get my iMovie working again.
I hope OpenCore will address this
Keep us posted.- what Mac model?
I have the same issue with iMovie 2012 Mac Pro tower 5.1 also I do not have USB 3.2 supported on my card rhureday Will have the 3rd new card not looking for speed on USB C only the voltages for my Honeycomb THroudle quadrant so I can see it again any ideas
Sonoma 14.2.1
@@JessiesFlying iMac 7,1
I think it has something to do with the framework.
@@WilliamJoseph2015 yes that's the reason
Worked a treat on my Macbook Air 2013
As always: Very helpful for many out there Jessie
( such myself, i have been fidling, cursing and sweatin with all kinds of macs and OCLP versions since 0.3.9 >
Running ZorinOS (Ubuntu Linux) on a macbook pro 2011 typing this actually. :P
Hi Jessie’s Flying
I went through the process of installing macOS Sonoma 14.0 on a 2014 Macmini, High HighSierra 10.13.6 software. Using a 16 GB USB drive to download Open Core Legacy Patcher, as instructed to create my own installer. Where I followed your CZcams instructions on my iPhone so as to do it precisely. Everything went as stated on your CZcams site instruction with no hiccups. I was going to give an excellent review and a thumbs up. However, the irony is that the Sonoma 14.0 software banner is up and running on my Macmini screen with the correct date and time, as well as the login in password entry screen at the bottom of the middle screen. As well as, my wireless keyboard and mouse, that are also working. However, after i enter the correct password on that screen, where my full name shows on top, and the flickering cursor awaits for password entry confirmation. Where I’ve entered the correct password numerous times, and it does not go any further. What is happening is that after entry of the password the cursor entry cycles round-and-round. Like it’s about to move forward to the another session, but it never does. Where I am not able to see my desktop screen or do any other screen function. Because nothing shows up, seeming like it’s locked up in the entry password Sonoma screen mode. Please help me with this issue, since I don’t know what I should to do next or what I have done wrong to get this Macmini working correctly. Is there a TUTORIAL on this issue that you may have on this issue.
Thank you,
George
Did you set the Mac up with your iCloud account? Do you use Memoji as icon?
No, I did not set up the Mac with an Icloud account. And no, I do not use Memoji as an icon. I did not know they were necessary.@@JessiesFlying
@@GeorgeGillen-ju3eu no not necessary, Memoji often cause trouble… did you try single user mode?
I reserved a mac to run in Catalina because it’s the last version bundled with iTunes where I can freely transfer my ripped CD music from iPhone to mac.
I had a heckuva time trying to get this macOS version installed on my Mac Pro 5,1. I haven’t tried it yet on my 6,1 for that exact reason. We’ll have to see how it goes 🥴
my MP6,1 runs fine with that version - just the map transparency issues as since Ventura
@@JessiesFlying Great thanks! I’ll follow your process to update.
My '13 Macbook Air was jammed up like this. Built a new installer (w/1.3.0 & 14.2) and booted off it. Did an 'overlay install' and (whew!) it all came back to life.
Side note: I have almost the same 'fleet' of machines as you do! Except my old timer is a 2011 Mini. Then a '12 MBP, '12 Mini (i7), '12 Mac Pro (pumped up everywhere with rx580, dual X5790s etc), '13 MBA, '14 MBP. That's probably more than enough for 2 people. :D
@DrFiero What is an "overlay install"? Do you mean the method he showed of booting to the USB drive, then running the Sonoma installer? I have a 2015 12" MacBook with the stuck progress bar.
@@weholmes5315 - as long as you don’t do an erase on the drive (REALLY starting over!) unless you don’t care what was on it. An experimental machine say. In that case you might want to erase it so you have a totally fresh install. I’m trying several things on my 2012 MacPro for example. I prefer to do a full erase then install so there’s no stragglers from a previous try.
Just follow what Jessie is saying regarding the safe mode (make note of exactly when to hold shift etc!). You should be fine.
I had a 2017 iMac running 14.0 that had the same problem, and I did the same thing you did: built a new OC 14.2 installer with OC 1.3 and upgraded in-place. It worked, and I didn’t lose any data.
@@mitchellsmith4601 - glad you didn't loose anything either!
Hi Jessy. At the moment I can no longer find your video where you can answer my question if you can have a solution to my problem that I can no longer play streams of Sky Sport, DAZN, and Magentsport under Sonoma in Safari. That's why I'm writing to you now at this point, even if it's a different .
I installed Firefox as a trial, and lo and behold, it works with the streams. So it's a problem with Safari. Thank you for your effort to help us with your tips and tricks to help us with the problems with installing no longer supported Macs.
Liebe Grüße aus dem verregneten Wuppertal , Thomas .
As you said it’s a Safari issue that uses hardware and software features that OpenCore cannot emulate. So you need to use another browser
HI, I HAVE A IMAC FROM 2011 AND NO PROBLEM WITH TE UPDATE , THANKS FOR YOUR TUTORIALS
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U saved my mac
I had one minor issue on my single core Mac Pro 2009 - it was stuck on a white screen after installing patches - from previous experience I power cycled the machine at this point and all was well. Oh I needed a USB hub to enable my plugin mouse & keyboard ...
My Dual core Mac Pro Mid 2012 had no issues at all.
Open core downloads the kernel development kit when it detects you are updating.
I have had a heck of a time doing a clean install of Sonoma on this 5,1 2009 dual core. I finally did a Monterey install which seemed to friendly with this cMacPro model in particular.
I THEN saw Jessies new video, and tried the upgrade method, at 20:00 min mark. I did download and installed the KDK support package first, downloaded the latest Sonoma via OCLP, and then did the upgrade, not clean install. OCLP did reinstall the KDK after Sonoma was installed, and I did see reference to merging KDK during the OCLP post install patches. So I still think it's safer to pre install KDK as mentioned in the above video.
By far this has been the most successful way to install Sonoma on this 2009 5,1. Just completed and so far, all looks well, except for bluetooth at the moment. I may need to upgrade that internal bluetooth card. Otherwise, seems to work just fine.
I do see from restart to restart, I get the gray circle slash screen and need to do a manual restart, again, not sure what this is. I am curious if this is a hardware issue. But overall, this has been the smoothest Sonoma install experience on a 2009, 5,1. Thanks Jessie! As always, your videos and shared wisdom are top shelf! ~ MJ
Thx für the info!
Updated my 2012 MBP to 14.2.1 with no issues at all. OC is 1.3.0
Mac Pro 5.1 does Sonoma 14.2.1 support the voltages of a usb 3 sonnet card still waiting for the latest open core higher than 1.3.0 runs great with Sonoma 14.2.0 usb 3 card problems Apple TV is also issue app works great with movie previews of movies and quits while trying to play movies the Amd radion pro wx 9100 is now supported in opencors Bluetooth works great.
I updated my late 2013 iMac to the newest Sonoma. Maps work, no errors at all
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2012 9,1 i7
I can get to Safe Mode, but OCLP doesn’t start and for some reason, I’m no longer an Admin on the system.
Suggestions?
What does it mean OCLP doesn’t start? Do you have admin account when booting regularly?
Dear Jessie, thank you for supporting us with your very helpfull tutorials.
I´ve got a problem - I just wanted to update OCLP from 0.6.1 to 1.3.0 on a late 2012 iMac. Everythinghas been fine, but after using the root patcher I got stuck.
Initially I don´t wanted to update on Sonoma, but maybe this can be a solution to my problem?
I couldn´t use Ventura Recovery, after pressing Shift the Display remains black and the save mode did not work either.
Meanwhile i managed to boot from an external HD with Catalina - maybe this is helpful?
I really would appreciate any suggestions which way I have to go.
Thank you very much and best regards!
you can boot from external HDD and install older OCLP to internal harddisk and do root patching with older OCLP and check if that works....
Thank you so much! I´ll check this. - Frohe Weihnachten!@@JessiesFlying
@@thomaskunz4703 frohe Weihnachten wünsche ich auch (gehabt zu haben)!
Simple ppl clone ur mac drive before u update anything so if it goes wrong u will go back and clone ur drive back
Hi Jessie, I have a iMac 27 2012 with 14.2.1 and latest open core. I did an update and the progress bar is stuck half way. It was fine with the 14.2.1 no issues but once upgraded to 14.3 then it’s stuck. I upgraded my MbP 2012 with latest OC and 14.3 and all is great. Any suggestions on how to make the iMac get unstuck??
Did you try safe mode?
Jessie: Thanks for another detailed video about update issues. I want to ask specific question about iMac 2015 which has fusion drive the same as your 2017 iMac. I have updated HDD to SSD and also smaller apple SSD to larger NVME SSD. You mentioned to install opencore to small apple SSD right ? For me I have both larger NVME SSD 2TB and also larger SATA SSD. Which SSD you would suggest to install open core in my iMac ? I don't know much about fusion drive but I know they are getting slower and slower with time, sometimes I got only about 100MB speed or less in fusion drive that is why I upgraded the both drives but now I am setting both drives as individual drives. In order to get NVME speed, shall I install open core to NVME drive only ? I am eager to see your video about what to do when fusion drive breaks. When you are going to release it ? You mentioned fusion drive breaks mean no longer working or you separate the drive functions to work individually as I do now ?
I meant when it’s shown as separate drivers in macOS. It doesn’t really matter where you install OpenCore speed wise as it’s not much load - I recommend the NVMe
♥♥ thanks @@JessiesFlying
@@JessiesFlying I have a new thought. Can I install window in one drive and Mac Os in another drive. I have not done double system install before yet before . Or both window and mac on the same drive with a partition ? Which one is better ? Do I need to Use OCLP for both system ?
@@sko556 yes OpenCore can load both. SSD is only 28GB so that’s too small for installing an OS, so I recommend 2 partitions
@@JessiesFlying Original NVME SSD has 128 GB but I have replaced with 2TB NVME SSD so I think the new drive should be large enough to install mac Os or window, correct ?
Hi Jessie, another great tutorial and easy explanation. Even for me, where English isn't my home language.
I have one question. I have installed OCLP 1.3 and Sonoma 14.0 on my Mac Pro mid 2015. If I'd like to install version 14.2 of Sonoma's but not upgrade, just update system, without loosing any documents and setings, what is correct way to do that. Of course I'll plan first download and install proper KDK (as you show on video). But what is the next step? Installing system from external drive or update from system's update? Thanks for you perfect work.
When you’ve installed correct KDK, OCLP 1.3 and redid the root patch you should be fine either with USB method or starting installer directly… 👍
I need help. I have installed 14.2 with my 27” iMac 2017. Installation worked perfectly and i can use it. My problem is when it goes to sleep, I cant wake it up. Its like the system freezes and I cant do anything. I have to do a hard reboot to restart my iMac. This happens frequently so i have to do a hard reboot every time. Please help how can I fix this? I have installed the kdk prior to upgrading from ventura. I also have OPLC 1.3.0 and have the root patches installed. Thank you.
Let me test this on my iMac 2017 - but sleep always has caused trouble on unsupported MACs, so I recommend switching it off
@@JessiesFlying Thank you. It came to a point where as soon as I restart my iMac it will just freeze so I got fed up and just went back to Ventura.
I updated oclp then updated normally I get maps fine, I get into recovery etc. I am using a late 2013 iMac
as I said in the video, MACs 2012 and younger should be fine - mine is 2011....
iMac 5K 27-inch 2017 Fusion Drive runs Sonoma 14.2 on OCLP 1.3.0 is fine. But using external SSD as Startup disk is still a failure to me.
That’s very tricky with OpenCore… I might do a video about that soon…
please also make a video to force macOS update to Sonima 14.2.1 which doesn’t appear on iMac for some reason.
@@ivanmytube as you need the full download anyway just do it manually - AFTER i tested it (doing that right now) and give you a thumbs up
I have the same issues on a late 2015 iMac 5k. I got Sonoma 14.1 mostly working with external SSD...14.2 has been a complete no go. I tried the safe boot tricks and got installed but it never completes. The one time I got close I got the install complete, got to the login screen and my keyboard and mouse were toast....guessing bluetooth gone. I tired both updating an existing install AND a clean fresh install from USB with same results. I've abandoned this effort for now and gone back to Monterey :( May try again...someday.... so many features in Sonoma I want ...
@@andrewblevine you would just need a USB keyboard and mouse to finish install and root patches....
Hi jessie first of all your videos are too good and you explain everything calmly❤ theres an issue that has been going on with my macbook pro 9,2 is that Installation portion is stuck on less than a minute since 4to 5 hrs and I've tried safe mode but there progress bar didn't even load and then nvram reset too. Now whats the solution that in supposed to follow. It's still stuck on less than a minute remaining with the Apple logo in the centre
Give it some more NVRAM resets and reboots, if it’s so close to finish they’re a good chance it will complete soon
How about installation on 2017 MacBook Pro
As iMac 2017 is fine I think it should be the same with MacBook 2017 - but I don’t have one here to test… maybe ask on the Discord server?
Thanks for the prompt response
even without an unsupported mac auto updates are turned off. Wait, dont be a beta tester for big corporations
A fresh install from a USB drive, always patch it and update opencore. Dont rely on WiFi, have an ethernet device or adapter
that's great. but it not boot opencore legacy patcher as you talk only boot macos not bypass opencore. allways thank you
Bro after updating i couldn't get a message on installing it to my laptop disk what should I do
What message?
@@JessiesFlying the message you get in order to boot without the flash drive. The message you get for it to be install in your system
@@DRAEKAYY so is it already on your system disk?
Hi, I was trying to install ventura on my 2009 macbook. Followed every steps and went through booting to efi boot, install ventura, and then it reboot to apple logo with loading bar. It loads with estimated time and finishes. But after it straight goes to macos update assistant and hangs at around 5% and them shows an error " an error occurred when processing the update" ....any solution????
MACs older than 2010 are not supported by OpenCore for Sonoma and I don't recommend installing Ventura or Sonoma on MACs older than 2012...
@@JessiesFlying oh thanks a lot for the reply....Actually I started updating to latest versions inorder to get the GarageBand and such apps which are not supported in older ones...Now I will go for some other way... thank you
Hey Jessy - vielen Dank für die detaillierten Beschreibungen. Allerdings bin ich jetzt leicht verunsichert. Läuft das Update auf 14.2 mit olcp 1.3 mit einem MB Pro mid 14 einfach durch wie bisher oder gibt es etwas spezielles zu beachten bitte
Am besten vorher KDK für 14.2 installieren, dann OCLP 1.3 und root patch. Dann sollte auch die USB Methode durchlaufen… 👍
Kdk vorher installiert, dann update heruntergeladen/installiert und dann bei Neustart OCLP root patch - läuft einwandfrei auf MB Pro mid 2014 - wie Immer herzlichen Dank :-) @@JessiesFlying
@@soti1471 🚀
@@JessiesFlying geht 17.2.1 auch schon ?
@@soti1471 ich denke mal Du meinst 14.2.1 - das Video dazu ist gerade erschienen ;-)
hy sir i have 2016 macbook pro and i installed sonoma and i face issue with brightness low and high is not working
Did you install root patch?
Hello thank you for your information i just updated the imac 2017 from ventura to sonoma 14.4 and pop up a update available 14.4.1 13,6gb should i update?or it cant update?
I didn’t test that yet, but stay tuned!
@@JessiesFlying i will :)
Open core legacy doesn't work on Macbook pro 7,1 mid 2010. But it was listed as supported
I don’t recommend MACs older than 2012 for macOS higher than Big Sur
Tried to upgrade OCLP on my Mac Pro 5,1 to version 1.3.0 for Sonoma 14.2 upgrade but got stuck on Apple logo screen. Then I tried Recovery but got message that said ”Halting on critical error” and nothing happens after that.
Safe Mode doesn’t work either (stuck at Apple logo without progress bar or percentages)
So you only updated OCLP to 1.3.0 and not macOS? Use a USB drive with the last working version of OCLP to boot then
@@JessiesFlying I wasn't sure how to do that and because I still had my Sonoma 14.0 installer USB drive so I installed whole OS again. This time everything went well and now I have working OCLP 1.3.0 and macOS 14.2.1
Thanks for the reply. You are the best.
@@Frank72364 👍🚀
I’m getting so frustrated as I can’t get WiFi. I’ve Ethernet connected my 2017 iMac 5K metal2 and updated root patcher to no avail. Please help. Sonoma seems ok otherwise.
did you try NVRAM reset? my iMac 2017 works fine....
@@JessiesFlying Hi, not sure. There was a black screen a couple of times where I think this came up with 2 other symbols, one looked like the terminal access. After many attempts at trying to access the computer at all, I managed to wipe the drive and reinstall Ventura. I’m sticking with Ventura. Thanks for your reply.
Hi Jessie, I hope you're doing well! I just found this helpful video from you and was able to solve another problem with my IMac27 Late 2009. Thank you very much for that. Now I'm on the final setup for BigSur, but another prob showed up. I can find and select my router, can enter the password, but then there is no progress. Do you have any other helpful ideas on that? Thanks and best regards
so did you already install the root patches?
I really get jealous when someone commented that they successfully installed their unsupported mac to a newer version of MacOS. I really wish I could find a solution for my mac that can’t proceed to boot menu by pressing option key when booting
Did you try USB keyboard?
@@JessiesFlying yes, but it doesn’t fix the problem
@@justace5287 what Mac model? With some models you need a USB 2.0 hub in between....
@@JessiesFlying Macbook Pro8,1 2011 13"
@@justace5287 does the other key commands work? like "d" for diagnostics, CMD+R for recovery? then ALT/OPTION should work for boot selector as well....
This did not work out so well. i followed every step and when I got to the password screen, it would not let me put in my password and keep cycling the screen too fast for my password.. DO NOT UPGRADE! this if false.
What Mac model?
I installed on a iMac 2017 and resolution is bad or smaller or bigger but no same like on Ventura =(. No idea how to fix it =(
Did you install root patch?
@@JessiesFlying I have boot camp and all time a Sonoma Upgrade shows me a notificación "new version of macos" I installed directly from that option. I cannot install OCLP no boot option after installion. I instalar the Kernel Debug and now i have a error message after reboot. I need restore my imac again for second time 🫠
BTW idk if Apple fix boot camp error in 13.6.5 or 13.6.6 (I don’t remember the what is the correct) and I cannot see anymore a Sonoma Upgrade and still cannot install OCLP maybe because I am using boot camp for a windows partition :/
nice video! just one thing! If my mac screen turns black is it possible to reinstall macos Sonoma booting my mac with USB OpenCore drive selecting on boot options USB drive and then install macos Sonoma? Will I loose data?
Might work, and as it’s an update you shouldn’t lose data
@@JessiesFlying what do you recommend me to do? Reinstall macos Sonoma using OpenCore USB drive or is it possible to boot my mac with Command + R and select option 2 update macos Sonoma? Correct me if I'm wrong but I won't be able to run Cmd + R to reinstall macos Sonoma throught Apple servers as I'm on OpenCore right?
@@gerardllosa261 you can only install official macOS versions via CMD+R - so you need to use OCLP USB
hi friend, need advice. my imac 2017 21.5inch 4K need upgrade Mac OS from mojave , to ..? the stable one.
need openCore?
Yes, OpenCore is needed. That iMac should run Sonoma fine, maybe 14.3.1
what is the first step before upgrading from Mojave? I want clean install Sonoma for my imac 2017 upgraded SSD@@JessiesFlying How about OCLP? sonoma 14.4 the newest?
@@micikho1 check out my tutorial here:
Easiest Tutorial to instal macOS Sonoma on UNSUPPORTED MACs!
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Set the install Mac os updates to off and check the patcher for update version ? Check your channel for thumbs up .
Is this correct ?
Subscribed , thank you
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I have a 2012 Mac Pro and installed Mac OS 14 using Open Core 1.0 on a separate internal HD. It worked fine. I recently wanted to update so I downloaded the latest Sonoma updater and Open Core Legacy Patcher 1.3. I started over and built the patcher to a reformatted USB installer drive and everything was normal. When I attempt a reboot to the EFI boot loader on my USB stick, it will not show any boot options, just a black screen. Any ideas why I can't get the boot loader to mount?
Just update OpenCore on the harddisk and boot it, then select install macOS on USB, no need to boot from usb then
So I installed the EFI boot loader to the internal drive that I will put Sonoma on. Open Core Legacy Patcher says that it has made the EFI but then it unmounts it. When I restart and hold down the option key, still a black screen. Is this what you suggested that I do?
Thanks
@@tunemonkey1 are you using mac graphic card or updated PC GPU?
It's a standard PC Radeon 580 @@JessiesFlying
@@tunemonkey1 then check this out: czcams.com/video/p0tOmD3QEow/video.html
downloaded Sonoma (14.3), then installed KDK, next is the installation of opencore legacy on the disk, however, when it comes to it, it does not see any disk, I have a 1 Tb hard drive and a Fusion drive, can you help? I have iMac 27-2017
Is the Fusion Drive still correctly set up?
@@JessiesFlying
I can see Macintosh HD,Macinotsh HD data and Fusion HD, please help me, does this have to be seenMacintosh HD data, it seems to me that before it was only Macintosh HD and Fusion HD on desktop :(
@@srdjanjovanovic2524 but in Finder there is only 1 drive shown? If not the Fusion Drive is broken
@@JessiesFlying Solved, I did cmd+R ,and create Fusion drive again ( in terminal diskutil resetFusion ),reinstall Ventura after that everything as Jessies explained, for now Sonoma 14.3 is working ! One question, does the bootcamp installation (Windows) go normally, or does it need some procedure?
@@srdjanjovanovic2524 should work normally, you can also install Windows 11 (with the Regedit trick to avoid TPM check)
Hi Jessi. Sonoma 14.2.1 is ready for me. But nothing is happening on OCLP yet.
Can I also install 14.2.1 with OCLP 1.3.0? Greetings, Thomas.
testing at the moment, give me a another day plz
@@JessiesFlying
Hi Jessie .
I tried it today on my MacBook Pro 2014. Runs without problems.
Then with my MacMini 2012, MacBook Air 2014 and iMac 2009. Even there, everything is fine.
@@thomasromeni8063 thx for the info!
@@JessiesFlying
Sehr gerne 😉 .
Ich Wünsche Dir und Deiner Familie eine schöne und friedliche Weihnachtszeit 🎄🌲 .
Grüße aus dem windigen Wuppertal , Thomas .
@@thomasromeni8063 gleichfalls und frohe Weihnachten aus dem 25 grad warmen Arizona
Jessie, dein strong german accent got a quite little smoother…
Thx! 😂
Hello, once the update installs on mac it boots and work correctly but since the patch update installs the system is not working; login screen its showing but once finder loads the session closes. Is that something that maybe is not install correctly??
i need more details: MAC model, macOS & OCLP version, what did you do exactly....
Macbook pro mid 2014, sonoma 14.2.1 & oclp 1.3.0
@@emaniako so did you install root patch already? are you using Memoji as login picture (that often cause trouble)?
@@JessiesFlying once the update the root patch is installed and when mac reboot thats where the problem start. No memoji
@@emaniako maybe try NVRAM reset and re-do the root patch
My imac is 2009 old high seirra
I installed my iMac os monetary by opencore legacy.. then updated sonoma in settings
Now keyboard mouse not working after upgraded sonoma.
do you use USB keyboard and mouse? until root patch enables Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse won't work...
@@JessiesFlying yes i am using usb wired keyboard mouse.
@@aasifsaifi5023 do you use a USB hub in between?
@@JessiesFlying No i am not using usb hub, i am using direct in imac's usb port.
@@aasifsaifi5023 sometimes USB doesn’t power on keyboard and mouse, try some restarts and plugging it in and out…