New software helps install macOS 14 on older Macs, but compatibility issues remain

OpenCore Legacy Patcher project enables installing macOS 14 Sonoma on Macs as old as 2007-2008 models.
Macs without Metal graphics have more compatibility issues, like rendering UI and running certain apps.
Apple silicon T1 chip causes problems like broken Apple ID login after Sonoma install.
Linux also has compatibility issues on late Intel Macs due to lack of drivers.
Installs older macOS to get security patches on unsupported Macs, better than leaving unprotected.

arstechnica.com

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9/6/2023

Will macOS Sonoma Be Released in September This Year?

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9/26/2023

Apple Updates Studio Display with Camera Improvements Including Zoom and Recenter

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10/17/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 RC With Music Favorites, AppleCare+ Tracking, and Bug Fixes

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10/18/2023

New Desktop Organization and Customization Features Coming to macOS

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10/25/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 Update With Apple Music Favorites, Warranty Info, Bug Fixes

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10/25/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 Update With Music, Warranty, and Bug Fixes

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Posted 10/3/2023, 6:36:10 PM

New software helps install macOS 14 on older Macs, but compatibility issues remain

OpenCore Legacy Patcher project enables installing macOS 14 Sonoma on Macs as old as 2007-2008 models.
Macs without Metal graphics have more compatibility issues, like rendering UI and running certain apps.
Apple silicon T1 chip causes problems like broken Apple ID login after Sonoma install.
Linux also has compatibility issues on late Intel Macs due to lack of drivers.
Installs older macOS to get security patches on unsupported Macs, better than leaving unprotected.

arstechnica.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Will macOS Sonoma Be Released in September This Year?

macOS Sonoma, the upcoming macOS update, may be released in September based on the progress of its beta testing, which aligns with previous September releases of macOS updates.

9/21/2023

Apple Releases iOS 17.0.1, macOS Sonoma RC, and Software Updates With Bug Fixes and Previews of New Features

Apple has released the shipping version of macOS Sonoma for developer and public beta testers, along with bug fixes and security updates for iOS 17 and watchOS 10.

9/24/2023

Apple Unveils macOS 13 Sonoma: New Screensavers, Widgets, Gaming Features Coming September 26

macOS Sonoma, the latest software update for Mac, introduces features such as desktop widgets, game mode, web apps, new screen savers, Safari profiles, and compatibility with select Mac models.

9/26/2023

Apple Updates Studio Display with Camera Improvements Including Zoom and Recenter

Apple has released a Studio Display 17 firmware update for macOS Sonoma, which includes improvements to the camera and minor stability enhancements.

10/17/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 RC With Music Favorites, AppleCare+ Tracking, and Bug Fixes

Apple has released the release candidate version of macOS Sonoma 14.1, which includes updates for the Music app and a new Coverage section in System Settings, among other enhancements and bug fixes.

10/18/2023

New Desktop Organization and Customization Features Coming to macOS

macOS Sonoma offers a range of new features, including pinned widgets, the ability to show and hide desktop items, slow-motion screensavers, support for progressive web apps, and profiles in Safari.

10/25/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 Update With Apple Music Favorites, Warranty Info, Bug Fixes

10/25/2023

Apple Releases macOS 14.1 Update With Music, Warranty, and Bug Fixes