OpenCore Legacy Patcher Enables macOS Sonoma on Over 80 Older Unsupported Macs, But Feature Support Unclear

OpenCore Legacy Patcher brings macOS Sonoma to 83 unsupported older Mac models, but some features may not work properly.
Touch Bar MacBook Pros from 2016-2017 can't get Sonoma yet due to lack of T1 chip support, but a fix is in progress.
Supported 2008-2019 MacBooks, 2009-2019 Mac Minis, and many other models can now run Sonoma via OpenCore Legacy Patcher v1.0.0.
Lack of hardware support for T1 Security Chip prevented official Sonoma update for 2016-2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pros.
Over 80 unsupported Macs can now experience macOS Sonoma's capabilities thanks to OpenCore Legacy Patcher, though full feature support is unclear.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 12:33:00 PM

OpenCore Legacy Patcher Enables macOS Sonoma on Over 80 Older Unsupported Macs, But Feature Support Unclear

OpenCore Legacy Patcher brings macOS Sonoma to 83 unsupported older Mac models, but some features may not work properly.
Touch Bar MacBook Pros from 2016-2017 can't get Sonoma yet due to lack of T1 chip support, but a fix is in progress.
Supported 2008-2019 MacBooks, 2009-2019 Mac Minis, and many other models can now run Sonoma via OpenCore Legacy Patcher v1.0.0.
Lack of hardware support for T1 Security Chip prevented official Sonoma update for 2016-2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pros.
Over 80 unsupported Macs can now experience macOS Sonoma's capabilities thanks to OpenCore Legacy Patcher, though full feature support is unclear.

xda-developers.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.

10/25/2023

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