Monterey on Unsupported Mac [2008-2014] OpenCore Legacy Patcher!!!

You can Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Mac from 2008-2014! I'll show you how to use OpenCore Legacy Patcher to install macOS Monterey on your old Mac! CHAPTERS BELOW.

OCLP UPDATES 11/01/21:
#1 - Do not upgrade to Monterey 12.1 Beta 1 if you have an 2011 or older Mac!
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/650 (FIX IN THE WORKS!)
#2 - IF YOU HAVE A 2012 Mac with an Intel HD4000 or nvidia GT600 - GT700 graphics, You will need to install the post volume patches!!! Apple removed them from the Monterey Installer.
#3 - 2011 15 & 17" require the dGPU to be disabled.
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/ACCEL.html#cannot-login-on-2011-15-and-17-macbook-pros
#4 For some 2011 and older models, WIFI might not be working because it requires the post volume patches. This means you will not be able to download after upgrading to Monterey because wifi will not be working. If you have ethernet you will be find but if you don't, download the OpenCore-Patcher-TUI-Offline.app.zip instead of the normal version before upgrading.This version includes the post volume patches so you don't have to download them.

I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher! OCLP will bring new life to thousands of Macs saving them from the recycler!

Chapters
0:00 OCLP Intro
0:30 Updates (Check Update section in the description first)
1:04 Requirements for OCLP and Monterey
3:07 How to download Monterey Full Installer
4:10 How to Erase & Properly Format USB Drive
5:17 Create Monterey USB Installer
8:00 Setting Up OCLP App and installing to USB
11:42 Rebooting the Mac to the USB Drive by holding down Option
12:35 In Monterey Recovery Option #1 Upgrade
13:03 In Monterey Recovery Option #2 Erase & Install
14:25 Install Finished - Go through setup assistant.
15:00 Installing OCLP to internal hard drive
18:23 Post Volume GPU Patches - Problem with 2011 MBPro
19:48 Install Post Volume Patches (2011 and below + 2012 HD4000)
20:32 Complete! Software update explained
21:09 Inverted colors flashing ResXtreme
22:00 How to enable keyboard backlight
23:03 Non Metal Macs Done - 2012+ Metal Macs don’t need Volume Patch
23:00 Thank you + Patreon

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macOS Monterey OpenCore Legacy Patcher 0.3.1 TUI app
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases

Direct Download Link to the macOS Monterey Full installer InstallAssistant.pkg . - https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

NOTE : If you use BootCamp for Windows, OCLP is not compatible. https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/WINDOWS.html

SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html

Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
To get aid with the patcher, we recommend joining the OpenCore Patcher Paradise Discord Server.
https://discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN

OpenCore Legacy Patcher's Current Issue's tab - https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues

OCLP Monterey Page
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MONTEREY

MacRumors Community Thread
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-12-monterey-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2299557

DISCLAIMER: Please understand that installing macOS Big Sur on your unsupported Mac is a best effort by the community. A ton of work went into getting the patcher to work! Some things might not work exactly right but it's really really close. I would not recommend installing on a system that you rely on for work or school. ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES FIRST BEFORE YOU UPGRADE! The good news is that you are getting the latest security fixes from Apple. Some might argue that upgrading to Patched Monterey makes your Mac safer since Apple is no longer fixing security issues on macOS High Sierra and below. Thank you!

I wanted to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore (plus everyone else who contributed). You both did an amazing job on this patcher. OpenCore will save thousands of Macs from the recycler!

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