Oct 05, 2023 08:00:00

'OpenCore Legacy Patcher', a project to install the latest macOS on old Macs for which official support has ended, releases version 1.0.0 of 'Installing macOS Sonoma on 2008 Macs'

The open source project ``

OpenCore Legacy Patcher '' (OCLP), developed by engineer Mykola Grimaljok, is a project that aims to make the latest macOS provided by Apple run on older Macs that are no longer supported. . The version ``1.0.0 '' released by OCLP on October 3, 2023 supports support for the latest `` macOS Sonoma '' at the time of article creation.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/SONOMA-DROP.html

Release 1.0.0 · dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher · GitHub

https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/tag/1.0.0

OCLP, led by Mr. Grimaljok, has so far succeeded in installing `` macOS Big Sur '', ` `macOS Monterey '', and ` `macOS Ventura '' on older Macs. By implementing OCLP, you can use the latest macOS features and security updates even on older Macs that Apple has discontinued official support for.

This version 1.0.0 can be used on all Mac models from the iMac released in 2007 to the MacBook sold until 2019.

When supporting macOS Sonome, OCLP was concerned about whether it would be possible to support graphics acceleration on older Macs without

Metal . OCLP also stated, ``Even if support were possible, we do not know if we would be able to add support for these in time for the release of version 1.0.0.''

However, in version 1.0.0 released this time, graphics acceleration for models without Metal, which was one of the concerns, has been added, and it supports the same number of Macs as the previous version that supported macOS Ventura. It is possible to. Additionally, Macs whose support from Apple was discontinued when macOS Sonoma was released will be able to use macOS Sonoma by using OCLP.

On the other hand, even with Macs equipped with Metal, older models have some limitations , such as not being able to play DRM- protected videos using Safari, or not being able to use Live Text COR. Additionally, it has been suggested that Macs without Metal may experience issues rendering basic UI or running certain apps.

Additionally, OCLP version 1.0.0 does not add support for Touch ID with

the T1 chip installed in MacBook Pros with Touch Bar sold from 2016 to 2017.

In response to these issues, Mr. Grimaljok said, ``Over time, this problem may be able to be addressed. However, at this time I cannot tell you when the problem will be resolved.''

'We worked hard for months to make older Mac models compatible with macOS Sonoma,' Grimaljok said. The task was extremely difficult because we needed to work with a closed-source OS.'

In addition, Mr. Grimalyok calls out, ``If you are using macOS Sonoma and have a problem, we recommend using an earlier version of macOS, such as macOS Ventura or macOS Monterey.''