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How To Install Mojave On Unsupported Mac

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Apple has launched recently a new version of macOS called Mojave 10.14 but a more shocking news for the users is that it doesn't support the old Macs prior to 2012. So many people were thinking that Apple will continue the support of Mojave for at-least MacBook Pro 2010 model but Apple hasn't come up with the idea of giving this model support. So the latest model of Mojave doesn't support 2010 model too.

It will be unfair for those who have the old models of MacBook Pro to not to have the latest macOS Mojave on their devices, so every problem has a solution so as this problem surely has a solution too. Anyone can install macOS Mojave on their unsupported Mac even on the early 2008 Mac models by just using a third-party patcher app.

I hope this has helped you installing Mojave on a Unsupported Mac! Info (from the website): Updates. System updates, such as 10.14.1, should install normally if 'Software Update Patch' was selected in the macOS Post Install tool, or installed using the Patch Updater program. If your Mac isn't compatible with the latest macOS, you may still be able to upgrade to an earlier macOS, such as macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan.

  • How to Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac Pro Booting the macOS Installer Once you finish setting up setvars EFI utility, you're ready to install macOS Big Sur on your Mac Pro. Start your Mac Pro and while restarting, hold down the option key and boot from 'Install macOS Big Sur'. The installer will load in a while.
  • The Mojave Patcher Tool for Unsupported Macs is available for download from DosDude1's website. I did a clean install of Mojave, as suggested in the video. I have had no issues to date.
  • How to install mojave on unsupported mac, Today I will tell you how to install macOS Mojave or other fresh macOS on an unsupported Mac using the Mojave Patcher Tool. This utility is available for free. You can see more information and patcher updates here on a dosdude site. You carry out all actions with the computer and the program at your own peril and risk!

Install macOS Mojave on Unsupported Mac

Our step by step guide will make the work easy for you. But for this, you need to have patience and the required few things to install macOS Mojave on your unsupported Mac.

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Requirements.

  1. A USB flash drive of 16 GB.
  2. macOS Mojave patcher. You can download the Patcher directly by just clicking on this link Download it here.
  3. A copy of the Mojave software, learn how to download macOS Mojave and create a USB installer drive.
  4. For this, you need to have your Mac computer, it could be an early 2008 model Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, or iMac. The models which are mentioned below can also have the latest MacOS Mojave 10.14 on them.
    • MacPro/iMac
      • MacPro3,1
      • MacPro4,1
      • iMac8,1
      • iMac9,1
      • iMac10,x
      • iMac11,x
      • iMac12,x
    • MacBook/Air
      • MacBook5,1
      • MacBook5,2
      • MacBook6,1
      • MacBook7,1
      • MacBookPro4,1
      • MacBookPro5,x
      • MacBookPro6,x
      • MacBookPro7,1
      • MacBookPro8,x
      • MacBookAir2,1
      • MacBookAir3,x
      • MacBookAir4,x
    • Mac mini
      • Macmini3,1
      • Macmini4,1
      • Macmini5,x
    • Xserve
      • Xserve2,1
      • Xserve3,1
  5. Following machines are NOT SUPPORTED even you use this Mojave patcher
    • MacPro1,1
    • MacPro2,1
    • iMac4,1
    • iMac5,x
    • iMac6,1
    • iMac7,1
    • MacBookPro1,1
    • MacBookPro2,1
    • MacBookPro3,1
    • Macmini1,1
    • Macmini2,1
    • 2007 iMac 7,1 when CPU upgraded to Penryn-based Core 2 Duo, such as a T9300.
    • MacBook1,1
    • MacBook2,1
    • MacBook3,1
    • MacBook4,1
    • 2008 MacBook Air (MacBookAir 1,1)

Once you have the required things, you can start the process of installing the latest MacOS Mojave on your unsupported device. Let's start the process. High sierra mac installer.

Download the Mojave installer app

Download the macOS Mojave installer from Mac App Store directly from the device which supports the latest Mojave. Don't worry if you don't have any Mojave supported Mac, you can still download the installer app by using the patcher tool.

  1. Open the patcher tool, download link mentioned above in the requirements.
  2. Type your Admin username and password when asked.
  3. After the verification part, go to the menu, click on tools, then click on Download macOS Mojave. The installer app will take 4 to 5 GB of storage so make it sure that you have that much storage on your Mac. The downloading time depends on the internet connection you used.

Bootable USB flash drive for macOS Mojave

Alex mac des moines. Once macOS Mojave downloaded, its time to make your bootable USB flash drive for Mojave.

  1. Plug your 16GB USB drive into the USB port of Mac.
  2. Format the USB in the OS X extended (journaled) format using the Built-in Mac app called Disk Utility.
  3. After erasing the USB, open the macOS Mojave patcher tool.
  4. Point the Patcher tool to the downloaded Mojave Installer app.
  5. Select the USB drive you just formatted by the name of Mojave.
  6. Click on the 'Start Operation' button on the patcher tool and let the app make the USB bootable with Mojave.
  7. When it is done, it will show that the process is completed.

Installing macOS Mojave and patching it

The wait is over, finally, it is the time to install and patch the latest Mojave on your old Mac.

  1. Turn off the Mac you want to install macOS Mojave with the bootable installer drive.
  2. Connect the USB flash drive to your Mac via the USB port.
  3. Turn on your Mac.
  4. Hold down the Option (ALT) key when it starts up.
  5. Select the USB Flash drive (name as Mojave) with MacOS Mojave on it from the list of systems to start up the installation process.
  6. Click on continue for further steps.
  7. It will take about to 15 to 20 minutes to complete the process, when it's completed, restart your Mac, and hold the option key again.
  8. From the bottom left panel, select the macOS post install app.
  9. Select the model of your device on which you want to install the latest Mojave. Click on the patch button. When the patch is done, click on the reboot button. The computer will reboot with macOS Mojave installed on it.

TADA! You have successfully installed Mojave on your old Mac.

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Updates
Important Notes:
  • Using APFS is REQUIRED in Mojave in order to receive system updates via the normal Software Update method. If you choose to continue using macOS Extended (Journaled) as your filesystem type, you will NOT receive System Updates via System Preferences. If you are not using APFS, you can follow the 10.14.1 installation steps below.

  • After applying ANY system update via Software Update, re-applying post-install patches using your Mojave Patcher installer volume will most likely be necessary. If you install a software update and the system fails to boot afterwards, this is what needs to be done.

10.14.6

10.14.6 can be updated normally via Software Update if using an APFS volume, and will need to be patched using an installer volume created with Mojave Patcher version 1.3.2 or later after installing.

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10.14.5

10.14.5 can be updated normally via Software Update if using an APFS volume, and will need to be patched using an installer volume created with Mojave Patcher version 1.3.1 or later after installing.


10.14.4

10.14.4 adds new changes that ARE NOT patchable by the post-install tool of Mojave Patcher v1.2.3 and older! Before updating to 10.14.4, you you will need to use the latest Mojave Patcher version to create a new installer volume, using the 10.14.4 installer app. Then, update to 10.14.4, either by installing via Software Update, or by just using the installer volume you've created to install.


10.14.3

If you are currently running 10.14.1 or 10.14.2, you can simply use the Software Update pane of System Preferences (if using APFS) to apply the 10.14.3 update. Once the update is installed, you will most likely need to re-apply post-install patches to get the system to boot again. This process is detailed in steps 8 - 10 above. If you are currently running 10.14.0, you'll need to proceed with the 10.14.1 update method described below.


10.14.2

If you are currently running 10.14.1, you can simply use the Software Update pane of System Preferences (if using APFS) to apply the 10.14.2 update. Once the update is installed, you will most likely need to re-apply post-install patches to get the system to boot again. This process is detailed in steps 8 - 10 above. If you are currently running 10.14.0, or are using a non-AFPS volume, you'll need to proceed with the 10.14.1 update method described below.

How to install mojave on unsupported mac

Mac Os Mojave Patcher Tool

10.14.1/macOS Extended (Journaled) volumes
How To Install Mojave On Unsupported Mac

Mac Os Mojave Patcher Tool

10.14.1/macOS Extended (Journaled) volumes

The Mojave 10.14.1 update does NOT install properly on unsupported machines, and could result in an unbootable OS. If you want to install the 10.14.1 update (and are not currently running 10.14.1), perform the following steps:
• Download the latest version of Mojave Patcher
• Download the installer using the Tools menu of Mojave Patcher
• Create a patched USB installer
• Boot from that, and install 10.14.1 onto the volume containing an older release.
• Once done, apply the post-install patches, and you should now be on 10.14.1.

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