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  1. Hasefroch

    Help to Update MacBook Late 2006 to El Capitan (Unsupported)

    Hello. I have a MacBook Late 2006, exactly this model: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.0-white-13-specs.html It run officially until Lion 10.7.5, but I read that can El Capitan be installed using a tool or patcher. I want to know what to do, I already have...
  2. J

    Memoji not appearing error

    When I try to put a Profile Picture Memoji I don't see the options to choose them, I only see blank spaces. Could someone help me to fix it.
  3. M

    OS X Tiger on Early-2009 Macs

    Back then, I asked the MacRumors users if i can hack a OS X Intel Tiger disc to work on an early 2009 iMac. So I would like to ask if there is a way to hack an OS X Tiger install to work on Legacy GPUs like kexts, etc. like, you know that patchers like the Catalina Patcher does graphics...
  4. M

    (Followup) OS X Tiger on an Early-2009 Mac

    Back then, I asked the MacRumors users if i can hack a OS X Intel Tiger disc to work on an early 2009 iMac. So I would like to ask if there is a way to hack an OS X Tiger install to work on Legacy GPUs like kexts, etc. like, you know that patchers like the Catalina Patcher does graphics...
  5. AvaQueen

    What are the primary problems of Windows 10 Unsupported Macs?

    I'm working on a project where I need to know what issues each unsupported mac has in windows 10 (i.e. Audio, etc.). I'm only interested in 2009 and newer Macs.
  6. khronokernel

    macOS 12 Monterey on Unsupported Macs Thread

    This thread will be dedicated to the discussion of running macOS 12.0 on unsupported Macs At the time of writing, WWDC has wrapped up and Developer Seeds have been sent out. We're eagerly awaiting for all our community developers and enthusiasts to test out the new version of macOS We will...
  7. Sovon Halder

    Apple Silicon - Paragon Licensing Issues?

    I purchased the entire Paragon suite in 2019. Today I installed the trial NTFS for mac app but I am not able to activate (sign in). It keeps saying incorrect credentials. I downloaded the app from "My Downloads" but it gives me the error saying it's an unsupported version. I am on mac mini m1...
  8. dosdude1

    macOS 11 Big Sur on Unsupported Macs Thread

    This thread will be used to discuss advancements in getting macOS 11.0 Big Sur running on unsupported Macs. --- Compatibility List: [/SPOILER] --- FAQ: Q: What does unsupported mean for my old Mac? A: Three problems: Apple locks you out from running the stock installer...
  9. christiann

    Project G3: Getting Leopard on an Unsupported Mac

    Happy 2023! Welcome to the community WikiPost. We will be discussing OS X Leopard on G3’s (and G4’s). As of early 2023, the guide is “active”. The content has been updated, however, we are still looking for someone to finish the shell script to automate the install. [/SPOILER] If you want...
    • christiann
    • Thread
    • guide hacking installer leopard macos osx tiger unsupported
    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  10. christiann

    Best way to install Yosemite on Unsupported mac?

    Trying to get Yosemite on my Early 2008 White A1181 MacBook! Edit: RMC Mac OS X Patcher worked!
    • christiann
    • Thread
    • macpostfactor osx osxhackers pata unsupported
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: macOS
  11. Serendipity823

    Resolved cannot install catalina error restoring bases system volume is formatted as HSF+

    Trying to follow this tutorial https://wccftech.com/how-to/install-macos-catalina-unsupported-mac/ Stuck at step 5. When I run the option for bootable installer it begins patching. It takes a few moments to load and then I get the attached error message. Below is the log info. Assistance...
  12. M

    How new macOS can I go with a MBA mid '11?

    Currently running El Capitan. Maximum supported is High Sierra, but I can't seem to find experience threads with OS' newer than that. Anyone with experience as to performance with High Sierra or newer unsupported OS, willing to share would be greatly appreciated :) Specs: MacBook Air (11"...
    • mbt90
    • Thread
    • 2011 catalina experience high sierra mba mojave unsupported
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  13. E

    Unsupported macOS or experiment with Linux? MBP 15 late 2008.

    Hi, I'm new to the forum so sorry if I ask in the wrong thread but and have some questions regarding how to keep using my MBP 15 late 2008 2,4GHz. I'm thinking of how to get a modern OS on it. Either patched unsupported MacOS or switching to Linux. I'm actually interested in multi booting...
  14. maverick28

    Firefox "Quantum" ported to 10.7 - 10.8

    Ethan Nelson-Moore (known on this forum under the nick parrotgeek1, a collaborator of Collin Mistr, the latter known as Dosdude1) has successfully undertaken the job of porting Firefox "Quantum" to some older unsupported versions of Mac OS X, namely, Lion and Mountain Lion, lowering the min...
    • maverick28
    • Thread
    • firefox firefox esr firefox legacy firefox quantum legacy lion mountain lion parrotgeek1 ports unsupported
    • Replies: 99
    • Forum: Mac OS X Lion (10.7)
  15. mikew67

    Can't get beyond Mojave 14.0 on unsupported MBP 4,1

    Gentle folks: Have been a regular user of the work of DOSDUDE1 and others in support of running current versions of macOS on older unsupported Macs, specifically on my MacBook Pro 4,1 (early 2008). Have upgraded my macOS version through Sierra --> High Sierra --> Mojave 14.0, the last shortly...
    • mikew67
    • Thread
    • apfs efi firmware macos mojave time machine restore unsupported upgrade
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
  16. 0

    macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs

    How to update Catalina Machine Support Video Card Support Pre-Metal AMD video cards (Radeon HD 6xxx series and older without acceleration, Radeon HD 4xxx series and older with acceleration.) Pre-Metal Nvidia video cards (GeForce 5xx series and older without acceleration, GeForce 3xx...
    • 0403979
    • Thread
    • 10.15 catalina legacy mac os x macbook pro 13 2011 macos macs opencore os x patcher sonoma unsupported unsupported macs
    • Replies: 15,872
    • Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
  17. D

    Update 10.11.4 to 10.11.6 on MP 1,1

    So after two long weeks of trial and error i FINALLY got El Capitan 10.11.4 up and running on the old mac pro 1,1 WITH a boot screen. Now i am extremely hesitant to install any further updates. Luckily the DMG i acquired was already 10.11.4, however, with automatic updates turned off, i have...
    • danielaaron94
    • Thread
    • boot el capitan macpro 1.1 piker unsupported update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  18. mkrieger

    iMac has problems booting USB installers

    Hello, I have the iMac 8,1 (early 2008, 24-inch). It is running clean MacOs El Capitan. My goal is to run unsupported MacOs Mojave and dual boot Windows 10. Neither of both work: 1. I first tried to install supported Windows 7 with BootCamp Assistant. Booting the iMac from the bootable USB...
    • mkrieger
    • Thread
    • 24" 4gb ram early 2008 imac mojave 10.14 unsupported win 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  19. endlessgrind78

    Stuck with no boot screen!!!

    Here is a head scratcher. I have no boot screen, and am running a MP3,1 el capitan. I need to upgrade to at least High Sierra for my new GPU to have working web drivers(1050ti). I have a geforce 210(came in the damned machine) and a GTX 750 ti, I had here laying around. I went to a Ma and Paw...
    • endlessgrind78
    • Thread
    • help mac pro 3.1 early 2008 unsupported upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  20. dosdude1

    macOS 10.14 Mojave on Unsupported Macs Thread

    macOS 10.14 Mojave on Unsupported Macs Machine Support Video Card Support Pre-Metal AMD video cards (Radeon HD 6xxx series and older without acceleration, Radeon HD 4xxx series and older with acceleration.) Pre-Metal Nvidia video cards (GeForce 5xx series and older, i.e...
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