Successful install on my 2013 iMac. So far I’m finding issues with Zoom and Wakelet. Safari doesn’t work for these even after resetting password, etc. Other apps are fine. I ended up downloading Chrome for the two. Works fine now. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
FYI: Solve for a Problem I Had Near the End First, thanks Matt. Even five months later I was able to use this comprehensive tutorial to upload Ventura on my mid-2011 iMac. I ran into one problem which I think was a tiny oversight or just part of one of the more recent updates maybe. The Problem: At the very end I got a second pop up for moving the open core to the hard disk, the same way it happens here 24:22. Any restart would happen from the flash and prompt that pop up again. If I removed the flash a restart would go to my hard disk without the EFI and I’d have to do a hard reset because it wasn’t recognizing any operating system on the hard disk. Here’s the fix: Put the flash back in and restart, letting the Mac restart to the EFI on the flash. Then follow the steps as Matt prompts at 21:58 to 23:18. THIS TIME, hold down option on the reboot. (If you read the reboot screen it tells you to do that, you won’t believe how many times I couldn’t get this because I just never read it 🤦🏾♀️) Now pick the EFI that’s on your hard disk (make sure you don’t confuse it with the EFI from your flash or the hard disk itself). Then that’s it. It’ll start up as normal and you shouldn’t get the pop up again. Then you can safely remove your flash and you’ll never need it to start up again. You will not need to press option on the next restart either, it’ll automatically start up on the EFI from the hard disk. I hope this helps anyone having the same issue. Sorry if someone else already explained this, I couldn’t find a comment that did. But either way, it’s engagement for Matt. 😂 Thanks again for this tutorial Matt. Open Core can be intimidating for a layman if you venture on your own. I thought my mid-2011 was a paperweight but it’s almost like brand new! ❤
Thanks for this. I am having a similar problem. However, at the end of supposedly moving the open core to the hard disk a pop up appeared for just a moment and before I could do anything with it, the screen started to load again. I am an absolute layman. But, it seems like it just automatically rebooted. So, I didn't have an option to hold option during the second reboot. If it happens again I may remove the USB and try again - but holding the option key when rebooting from the efi on the hard disk (hopefully its there). thanks.
This worked like a charm! I am a professional photographer, and I have not been able to use the most recent versions of Lightroom and Photoshop until now. Thank you for helping me to stay in line with my competitors, and to be able to utilize the most recent versions of the software that I need
I have MacBook Pro (Mid 2015) and this video was very helpful. For those of you who have same laptop I suggest follow same steps and install first latest version of the Monterey OS, then after you finish the installation, your laptop should detect that there is a Ventura macOS update, so just install it naturally through the update. Thanks for the video, Matt, it was very helpful.
Then your laptop is officially supported, meaning there is no need to do any of these steps. Weird though, since I thought Ventura couldn't officially be supported on devices released before 2017
Glad that this is possible. A lot of people who can’t upgrade their mac at the moment will be thankful! The way the video is divided into segments will be for sure helpful
Amazing to see my LAte 2011 Macbook Pro having it's second life! Had some issue in the end with EFI booting only from USB, but I also forgot to hold OPTION and choose the right EFI to boot! Worked out great in the end, so huge thanks Matt!!!
It took me 1 day and a half to do it cause I rushed the process but this is a great video ! If you are going to do this recommend to do it when you have time. Don’t stare at the laptop or you will get anxious and rush the process ! It works ! I just completed it
watched you video and installed Ventura on my 17" 2010 MPB with office 365, sophos and other programs that run fine,Bluetooth works fine, wifi fine and the graphics are fine, well happy with, a big thankyou to the clever sods who worked on this.
I used OCLP on my mid 2009 MacBook Pro that was collecting dust and it’s very much useable with Mac OS Monterey. Sure it’s not powerful in 2023 but 2009 hardware running strong in 2023 is something very special. Thanks to the devs at OCLP.
I was upgrading from Mac Mini 2014 (Os Yosemite 10.10.5) to "OS Ventura," as suggested in the video by Matt. When I downloaded the "OS Ventura" and reached at 12:47 it says "OS El capitan" is required to install "OS ventura" and the button that allows installing "OS Ventura" was disabled. Now, the only option was to go back to the main menu. 🙂 I did, and this time, I selected "OS Monetary" to download. Then, I followed the instructions as told in the video. And all set. OS Monetary is installed, and everything is working fine. Got updates in system settings, too. Thank you so much, Matt! 🎉
Absolute legend. MacBook Pro (2015) which was starting not to be supported by some programs (Dropbox being the main issue). Took a couple of attempts in the middle of the process but really easy to follow the whole way through. Best to have TH-cam running on your phone. Thanks!
absolutely incredible. I had a 2013 imac. I had to use another bootable installer to get it up to El Capitan. Then followed this guy to the letter. Some of the screens looked a wee bit different but common sense tells you where to go. Couldn't download the GUI patch on the machine. But downloaded it on a current imac, copied to stick used that it worked fine. Can't believe it!! my auld 2013 Mac is now running Ventura 13.6.3. It was a 3.2 ghz intel core i5 with 16gb ram and 1 TB hard drive. Outrageous to even think about throwing it away.... well sir I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this. Thank you....
Thank you so much! Tried this on my Mac mini 2012, it worked just like a dream. Your video did help me out like no other did. Keep up the great work, you are a legend!
hi my bro i have a macbookpro late 2012 . i will try to upgrade it with ventura os i have a question . did you faced a problems of some software on it after installing this os ? hope all it will work . i really want to make it soon so i can install docker desktop on my macbookpro.
Thank you for a clear and simple video. My first MAC (an old 2012 Mini i7 quad I picked up for under a hundred US bucks). Been a PC guy since it was first released probably 40 years ago and wanted to experience "the other side." Went from Catalina to Big Sur and now Ventura.
I did the exact thing, I got the mac mini 6.2 frozen at some point on the apple logo and I am now trying again. Used the disk utility to erase the 4TB samsung SSD I put inside. And hope now the process will go to the end....
This saved my VTubing Career! I just updated and I am so excited to record covers on Logic Pro again with my early 2015 Macbook Air! Thank you for this tutorial!!
You need to be very patient towards the end of the process as it takes awhile for the final part where it seems to restart a few times but then it goes very much like your directions. I am very pleased with the results. All the software from my 2017 IMAC works flawlessly and fast on the 2012 MacBook. Nice job!
I have late Macbook Pro 2011, this version is working! Veuntura seems like perfectly functioning, at least the functions I have tried, maybe maps dont. But I was able to download, install all I need for my work. Thanks for making. Sonoma is not, I had serious Graphic issues, it is useless on 2023.12.26.
I have a 2015 MacBook Air and a 2015 iMac. I strictly using them for work and I work remote via remote desktop. I wasn't sure if I needed or just wanted to purchase a new computer but I am so very happy with your tutorial. I just updated the MacBook Air with a new SSD and Ventura with your help. It works like a charm. I'm so excited to get my iMac upgraded and updated to Ventura. Thank you so much Matt!
Yay, I got my new (refurbished) 2013 imac to use Ventura using this method! When I purchased it I had no idea that I would be unable to use all of the software I need, such as Microsoft office etc. with Catalina. I am a total novice with tech stuff and ran into a few hiccups along the way but was ultimately successful. Thank you so much!!
Thank You for the excellent tutorial! I did a Flawless install of Ventura 13,1 on 27 inch late 2012 iMac (upgraded to 1Tb SSD internal hard drive, and 24 Gb of RAM), only needed to manually install the opencore patcher onto the Hard drive, as the popup never appeared! The iMac is Working perfectly fast and without any errors! Thank You Very Much
hi, did not work on my iMac late 2012, however could be because my hard drive its not SSD. my question is did you try with the old hard drive first or upgraded to SSD first? thank you
I got a 2012 21.5" iMac from a friend running High Sierra, but now it's running Ventura and I can use Xcode on it! Thank you so much for this tutorial, everything was very clear and easy to follow.
@@RBBSN Nope, no bugs. Although, I’ve noticed that Xcode builds are either very slow or not working at all, which I think is due to how slow the HDD is and that it doesn’t have much RAM. I plant to upgrade it in the future with some spare parts I have. It’s also slow with other things, too, but still functional. For now, It served as my work machine in the office.
@@pickaxemaster6943 sounds nice, I mainly want do do that as a project. Like buying a good condition imac, upgrading to an ssd and then running the latest software. what is Xcode?
i have an imac a1311 late 2011 model with i5 quad core, its currently on OS X 10.7 Lion, and i am not able to install legacy patcher, it says os at least need to be 10.10. i am stuck. imac showing no more updates in check update. any help?
I plan to buy a 13/14 pro in 2022-Good luck for 500K subscribers Matt!. Wow,this is so cool,I can’t believe that you can get the latest software on such an old device,thanks for your video Matt,it was very clear and informative,I appreciate your efforts-Keep it up!!.
Great job. Worked beautifully on my 2015. The only thing you left out is being patient and don’t rush. I jumped the gun a few times and had to backtrack.
1st time computer was getting kinda hot. So I run it a second time. Everything worked as it should. Fully supported by 2016 MacBook Pro 13inch. This is so great. Thank you!
Absolutely the best tutorial ... really really good, this is what I've used to carry out the first time and then also again when my mac got stuck in a boot loop after I tried to update it 🙈 so started again from scratch
Thanks. I ran into a boot loop, but the explanation on the website of the programmers had suitable advice, and now Mac OS X Ventura runs happily on my Macbook Air from 2015. Which I need to run Microsoft Office 2024.
I had the same problem, I ended up biting the bullet and ejected the usb stick. Turns out that it put itself on the internal drive. I would only try tho if you have patience just in cise it fails.
why so long? I am doing it on a mini 6.2 but it stays stuck on a restart at some point and the screen slightly flickers...then screen is black and then goes again on the same progress level withiout making progress....any experience like this that it was taking 4 hours???
@12:37, my computer does not find the USB stick, but instead states, Missing drives? Ensure they’re 14GB+ and removable/ No Disk Found- Return to main menu! I cannot proceed without this portion being corrected, please help
Thank you very much! I bought a used Mac mini late 2012 with i7 16 ram in cheap price and now upgraded latest Ventura. I’m really enjoying my Mac mini and thanks again for your tutorial 😊
I just bought the exact one. Although opencore fails on me after downloading Ventura when I'm trying to write it to the USB. Can you tell me what is you had before Ventura?
Hi, I'm Stuck at the last step which is installing Os Ventura, it hangs at the apple logo screen and then it re-boots but no installation is made, help.
Have the mac Mini 2012 w the catalina and needed to update the OS for ability to download newer software programs. Great video and loaded perfectly, thanks!
Your video is very easy to follow, and allowed my 2016 laptop finally jump to the current OS to match the rest of my computer on the house. I can't say thank you enough I'll send you a little money
After about 5 hours I successfully updated my iMac 16,1. 😊Thank you so much for the in-depth tutorial! Maybe we can get more use out of our computer now and it not be just a fancy paperweight 😅
I have to say your video is way better than Mr. Macintash, I was stuck on his, and I searched on TH-cam your video came up, I followed it and literally have Ventura running in no time, thank you, thank you, thank YOU.
Thank you for the video but if you don't mind I have a couple of questions. When you have the new system installed should you turn off automatic updates or can you leave it on and they won't be the wiser? Also can you get the newer apps like garage band because I really would like to install it. Thank you again.
Hey there’s I’ve done everything in the video however I did not get the last pop up at the very end of this install with open legacy icon and I don’t know what to do now?? any pointers would be greatly appreciated
Hey Matt finished this I just finished the upgrade.. I want to thank you again for your help Your video was very very helpful. Now I have the newest latest software for my Mac computer. Thanks once again 🙏✨
Quick question. I tried building the Ventura OS onto the usb but it failed so I did Monterey instead. Now that I have the latest Monterey installed now I’m receiving the notification that Ventura is available to install from Apple. Should I try it or would it screw up since Monterey is from OpenCore and not Apple themselves? I have the MacBook Pro mid 2012 i7
First of all I would like to thank you for going out to help us owners of older MacBooks. This will allow us to continue to use our machines for a few more years. I have a MacBook Pro mid 2014 running MacOS Big Sur 11.7.3. I am interested in taking this machine to the latest version of the OS. However, I have one important question. What happens after I upgrade my MacBook Pro to Ventura, will I be able to update the OS using System Update?
Great instructions. I successfully installed Ventura on my late 2015 iMac, but for some reason, it will not boot up without the USB installer stick inserted in one of the USB ports. Is this normal? Once I put the stick in, it gives me the option to boot up either from the internal HD, or the USB stick. It boots completely normal into Ventura on the internal drive, and once booted up, I can remove the stick. It just seems to need the stick in there. Just wondering if this is normal behavior, or I screwed something up when trying do the installation??
Booting without USB drive Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher Change Patcher settings as you'd like •Build OpenCore again •Install OpenCore to internal drive instead of the USB Reboot holding Option, and select the internal EFI
Hope this is useful, at 21:55 he gets the pop up to install the patches that allow you to boot up without usb stick. I never got that pop up, so I had to open the OpenCore app again. Once at the main menu, click Build and Install OpenCore - the same thing you did to install it on the USB originally, but this time on the hard drive: Then go back to the video where Matt left off after he clicks OK on the pop up - and you should be at the same spot where you can follow exactly what he does.
Maybe you might want to reinstall it from the USB stick. The USB stick contains necessary boot files that aren't on your computer yet. When you first installed Ventura, there should have been a windows that showed up that would install those files from the USB stick to the computer, but maybe you closed the window by accident. There might be a way to get these files onto the Mac from the USB stick without reinstalling, but I don't know how to do that yet.
It's the same for me. At the very end, the last step was omitted, the window that should pop up does not pop up by itself, and therefore the booting is not good. I don't know what the solution could be.
after i install open core with Ventura onto Usb flash drive can I use that to install it on another supported device or do I have to start from scratch for the second computer? Thank you.
Hey Matt, I'm a bit stuck at the moment. I have Ventura loading from my USB but have failed to get it on my SSD. Do you mind walking me through what to do at this point? Thanks, Gene
I have the same issue, have tried reinstalling still not working. I don't get the popup at the end that asks about booting from your computer hard drive.
Thank you SO much for this! This basically saved my life lol! The softwares I need to work just wouldn't accept my old iOS version anymore, I was in serious trouble, and couldn't really afford buying a new computer. Thank yoooooooouuuuu
Very helpful video, I have a macair 2013 so I might try this ….. question, does it only work with Ventura or can I choose a different version, like an earlier version? Cause I’m wondering if it won’t cause the cpu to over work
Yup, you can use Monterey (MacOS 12) and that works fine on a 2013 MacBook Air. Steps are exactly the same as per this video, but just choose to download MacOS 12 instead at 10:08
Hi Matt, the Ventura 13.2 works perfect on my iMac 27" Late 2013. Now there is a new update 13.2.1 available on the Systems Setting, would it work now if I just start the new auto update or rather fail as my iMac is officially unsupported? greetings from Poland.
@@arethusa71 Yes, tried now and suggest you don't do this. All the patchers are being deleted while installing update from original source. So graphics settings don't work, system needs to be installed again.
Well i installed Ventura on a Macbook pro from 2010😂 it worked but at this point never call Apple Support because they do not believe that this is possible😅but it is !😅
Hey guys! I've noticed that Ventura is a bit slower than Monterey when it comes to opening folders, apps, and other tasks. Additionally, I've had some issues with the Wi-Fi tab in the system settings - sometimes it appears, and other times it doesn't. However, overall the system is working well on my mid-2010 Mac Pro."
@@EternallyEmberKin naw I did it right only thing I could think it’s well be because i didn’t have a ssd but other than that I don’t know why but only thing’s that doesn’t work is WiFi and hdmi
Thanks mate, Matt!... Greatly appreciated for this tutorial as I have MBP 15 Mid-2105 currently with Monterey MacOS... Probably later on this year I will do the upgrade. Cheers!
I got an issue whenever ventura is installing on my disk, when it is almost about to finish it restarts and sends me back to the step 17:18, I tried installing again pressing the "Install Mac OS ventura" but it happens again sort of an infinite loop, so it never fully donwloads, Im on a 2008 iMac i made sure it was compatible with the latest version (it was) and the disk is on APFS, please does someone knows how to fix this?
Thanks a lot Matt, it worked like a charm on my 2015 MBP. Though it took 2 long hours, the end result was satisfying. Let me use this for a while and comment later here in case i find any issues.
Please use this comment section to help other along the way... e.g installation step and how to get certian software/apps working
Really need macbook pro 16inch for coding studies editing gaming 🙏
wow amazing working this apps🤯🤯🤔
Sure Matt
Successful install on my 2013 iMac. So far I’m finding issues with Zoom and Wakelet. Safari doesn’t work for these even after resetting password, etc. Other apps are fine. I ended up downloading Chrome for the two. Works fine now. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
17:20 Do we need to must erase the HD before installing the MacOS Ventura ?Anyone confirm ?
Two years later, the tut is still great, comprehensive and accurate. Just installed Ventura on a late 2015 iMac from it. Thank you.
FYI: Solve for a Problem I Had Near the End
First, thanks Matt. Even five months later I was able to use this comprehensive tutorial to upload Ventura on my mid-2011 iMac. I ran into one problem which I think was a tiny oversight or just part of one of the more recent updates maybe.
The Problem:
At the very end I got a second pop up for moving the open core to the hard disk, the same way it happens here 24:22. Any restart would happen from the flash and prompt that pop up again. If I removed the flash a restart would go to my hard disk without the EFI and I’d have to do a hard reset because it wasn’t recognizing any operating system on the hard disk.
Here’s the fix:
Put the flash back in and restart, letting the Mac restart to the EFI on the flash. Then follow the steps as Matt prompts at 21:58 to 23:18. THIS TIME, hold down option on the reboot. (If you read the reboot screen it tells you to do that, you won’t believe how many times I couldn’t get this because I just never read it 🤦🏾♀️) Now pick the EFI that’s on your hard disk (make sure you don’t confuse it with the EFI from your flash or the hard disk itself). Then that’s it. It’ll start up as normal and you shouldn’t get the pop up again. Then you can safely remove your flash and you’ll never need it to start up again. You will not need to press option on the next restart either, it’ll automatically start up on the EFI from the hard disk.
I hope this helps anyone having the same issue. Sorry if someone else already explained this, I couldn’t find a comment that did. But either way, it’s engagement for Matt. 😂
Thanks again for this tutorial Matt. Open Core can be intimidating for a layman if you venture on your own. I thought my mid-2011 was a paperweight but it’s almost like brand new! ❤
Thanks for this. I am having a similar problem. However, at the end of supposedly moving the open core to the hard disk a pop up appeared for just a moment and before I could do anything with it, the screen started to load again. I am an absolute layman. But, it seems like it just automatically rebooted. So, I didn't have an option to hold option during the second reboot. If it happens again I may remove the USB and try again - but holding the option key when rebooting from the efi on the hard disk (hopefully its there). thanks.
Maybe you could tell me what should I do if oclp window doesn’t appear after installation
This worked like a charm! I am a professional photographer, and I have not been able to use the most recent versions of Lightroom and Photoshop until now. Thank you for helping me to stay in line with my competitors, and to be able to utilize the most recent versions of the software that I need
hows been going? its works great?
I have MacBook Pro (Mid 2015) and this video was very helpful. For those of you who have same laptop I suggest follow same steps and install first latest version of the Monterey OS, then after you finish the installation, your laptop should detect that there is a Ventura macOS update, so just install it naturally through the update. Thanks for the video, Matt, it was very helpful.
Then your laptop is officially supported, meaning there is no need to do any of these steps. Weird though, since I thought Ventura couldn't officially be supported on devices released before 2017
Thank you
Not sure how you managed to do this as Ventura isn't officially supported on Mid 2015 MacBook Pro's ?
@@ThePeter567 i get ventura auto updates from monterey on a 2011 imac maybe its the fact that it spoofs ur bios
Did this on my Late 2012 Mac Mini i5, In some areas it feels just a bit slow but I could just be having high expectations.
Glad that this is possible. A lot of people who can’t upgrade their mac at the moment will be thankful! The way the video is divided into segments will be for sure helpful
Glad it has helped, I like to make one of these videos every year
@@MattTalkTech Does it have any bugs I should be aware of before upgrading?
Apple won't sell me Logic Pro bc my mac is 4 months too old.. Seriously, ridiculous.
@wellokayyes1266 same...
Thank you so much for your help!!!
Thanks!
Thank you too, I am glad it helped
Amazing to see my LAte 2011 Macbook Pro having it's second life! Had some issue in the end with EFI booting only from USB, but I also forgot to hold OPTION and choose the right EFI to boot! Worked out great in the end, so huge thanks Matt!!!
what is your mac spec?
It took me 1 day and a half to do it cause I rushed the process but this is a great video ! If you are going to do this recommend to do it when you have time. Don’t stare at the laptop or you will get anxious and rush the process ! It works ! I just completed it
watched you video and installed Ventura on my 17" 2010 MPB with office 365, sophos and other programs that run fine,Bluetooth works fine, wifi fine and the graphics are fine, well happy with, a big thankyou to the clever sods who worked on this.
Thank you, I am so glad it worked!
Thank you very much!😁
Thank you so much, it means a lot
I used OCLP on my mid 2009 MacBook Pro that was collecting dust and it’s very much useable with Mac OS Monterey. Sure it’s not powerful in 2023 but 2009 hardware running strong in 2023 is something very special.
Thanks to the devs at OCLP.
Please don't use acronyms that people don't know. It's not hard to type out OpenCore ....
@@mrsesterhaus6515it's hurting your eye or something?
I was upgrading from Mac Mini 2014 (Os Yosemite 10.10.5) to "OS Ventura," as suggested in the video by Matt. When I downloaded the "OS Ventura" and reached at 12:47 it says "OS El capitan" is required to install "OS ventura" and the button that allows installing "OS Ventura" was disabled.
Now, the only option was to go back to the main menu. 🙂 I did, and this time, I selected "OS Monetary" to download. Then, I followed the instructions as told in the video. And all set. OS Monetary is installed, and everything is working fine. Got updates in system settings, too.
Thank you so much, Matt! 🎉
Absolute legend. MacBook Pro (2015) which was starting not to be supported by some programs (Dropbox being the main issue). Took a couple of attempts in the middle of the process but really easy to follow the whole way through. Best to have TH-cam running on your phone. Thanks!
What did you choose for a 2015 MacBook Pro. Im struggling to find one be that works. All saying I need el captain to install
Does Xcode work on your machine?
absolutely incredible. I had a 2013 imac. I had to use another bootable installer to get it up to El Capitan. Then followed this guy to the letter. Some of the screens looked a wee bit different but common sense tells you where to go. Couldn't download the GUI patch on the machine. But downloaded it on a current imac, copied to stick used that it worked fine. Can't believe it!! my auld 2013 Mac is now running Ventura 13.6.3. It was a 3.2 ghz intel core i5 with 16gb ram and 1 TB hard drive. Outrageous to even think about throwing it away.... well sir I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this. Thank you....
I also need to install El Capitan first 🙃
Which installer did you use for that?
Is there any issue after you upgrade to unsupported OS? Such as slow performance etc
Thank you so much! Tried this on my Mac mini 2012, it worked just like a dream. Your video did help me out like no other did. Keep up the great work, you are a legend!
what did you install on the mini ? is it a 6.2?
I just wanted to say thank your for this video. I followed step by step, and have zero problems with upgrading my MacBook Pro 2012 with Ventura.
hi my bro i have a macbookpro late 2012 . i will try to upgrade it with ventura os i have a question . did you faced a problems of some software on it after installing this os ? hope all it will work . i really want to make it soon so i can install docker desktop on my macbookpro.
@@hafsiahmedoHi bro how did it go? I plan to update my mid 2012 high sierra to ventura is possible?
Thank you for a clear and simple video. My first MAC (an old 2012 Mini i7 quad I picked up for under a hundred US bucks). Been a PC guy since it was first released probably 40 years ago and wanted to experience "the other side." Went from Catalina to Big Sur and now Ventura.
Is it working without any glitches? 👀
HOWS IT RUNNING
My first Mac was in 1984. Never bought another one until I had to for business reasons. PCs rule.
@@mrsesterhaus6515He's too busy enjoying himself on Ventura to answer 😅
I did the exact thing, I got the mac mini 6.2 frozen at some point on the apple logo and I am now trying again. Used the disk utility to erase the 4TB samsung SSD I put inside. And hope now the process will go to the end....
This saved my VTubing Career! I just updated and I am so excited to record covers on Logic Pro again with my early 2015 Macbook Air! Thank you for this tutorial!!
Been trying to install Logic Pro on my Mac Air 2015 as well.
How long was the process?
@@cephas_arts it took about 1.5 - 2 hours
You need to be very patient towards the end of the process as it takes awhile for the final part where it seems to restart a few times but then it goes very much like your directions. I am very pleased with the results. All the software from my 2017 IMAC works flawlessly and fast on the 2012 MacBook. Nice job!
Mine is restarting for 10th time..😂 fingers crossed🤞🏾
I think that must be what is happening to mine right now. 😅Going to give it some time. Thanks for the advice.
@@MassageGrottoSFHopefully all went alright 😅Is it possible to move from High Sierra to Ventura on a Mid 2012,Happy to hear your feedback
Mine sticks on 14minites left
..any clues?
I have late Macbook Pro 2011, this version is working!
Veuntura seems like perfectly functioning, at least the functions I have tried, maybe maps dont. But I was able to download, install all I need for my work. Thanks for making.
Sonoma is not, I had serious Graphic issues, it is useless on 2023.12.26.
MACBOOK PRO 2011 6,1 4 GB RAM I AM TWO TIMES INSTALLED SONOMA BUT DIDNT TURN ON 😢😢😢 BUT VENTURA WORKING WITH LAGG
I have a 2015 MacBook Air and a 2015 iMac. I strictly using them for work and I work remote via remote desktop. I wasn't sure if I needed or just wanted to purchase a new computer but I am so very happy with your tutorial. I just updated the MacBook Air with a new SSD and Ventura with your help. It works like a charm. I'm so excited to get my iMac upgraded and updated to Ventura. Thank you so much Matt!
I have iMac but this update didnt work me and I followed the video step by step. Any tips would be appreciated.
Yay, I got my new (refurbished) 2013 imac to use Ventura using this method! When I purchased it I had no idea that I would be unable to use all of the software I need, such as Microsoft office etc. with Catalina. I am a total novice with tech stuff and ran into a few hiccups along the way but was ultimately successful. Thank you so much!!
Thank You for the excellent tutorial! I did a Flawless install of Ventura 13,1 on 27 inch late 2012 iMac (upgraded to 1Tb SSD internal hard drive, and 24 Gb of RAM), only needed to manually install the opencore patcher onto the Hard drive, as the popup never appeared! The iMac is Working perfectly fast and without any errors! Thank You Very Much
hi, did not work on my iMac late 2012, however could be because my hard drive its not SSD. my question is did you try with the old hard drive first or upgraded to SSD first? thank you
Tenho um computador igual. Meu e´i7 com 32 de ram diferent. Pensando em botar o ventura. O que acha amigo?
Thank you for this! Installed Ventura on my 2014 Mac Mini, and now it's a perfect secondary computer!
I got a 2012 21.5" iMac from a friend running High Sierra, but now it's running Ventura and I can use Xcode on it! Thank you so much for this tutorial, everything was very clear and easy to follow.
i would love to do that aswell. hows it holding up?
any bugs?
@@RBBSN Nope, no bugs. Although, I’ve noticed that Xcode builds are either very slow or not working at all, which I think is due to how slow the HDD is and that it doesn’t have much RAM. I plant to upgrade it in the future with some spare parts I have. It’s also slow with other things, too, but still functional. For now, It served as my work machine in the office.
@@pickaxemaster6943 sounds nice, I mainly want do do that as a project. Like buying a good condition imac, upgrading to an ssd and then running the latest software. what is Xcode?
i have an imac a1311 late 2011 model with i5 quad core, its currently on OS X 10.7 Lion, and i am not able to install legacy patcher, it says os at least need to be 10.10. i am stuck. imac showing no more updates in check update. any help?
I too am looking for an Answer/Solution as I have Lion 10.7 myself too1@@darkftforce
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! Installed MacOS 13 successfully in my MacBook Air 2015 🎉
I plan to buy a 13/14 pro in 2022-Good luck for 500K subscribers Matt!.
Wow,this is so cool,I can’t believe that you can get the latest software on such an old device,thanks for your video Matt,it was very clear and informative,I appreciate your efforts-Keep it up!!.
Thank you and glad it helped
Great job. Worked beautifully on my 2015. The only thing you left out is being patient and don’t rush. I jumped the gun a few times and had to backtrack.
hey, do you still run it on your 2015? how is it perfoming? how is the battery life? i would be happy to hear your feedback😊
Followed stepped by step. Didn’t have an extra drive. But still was able to update my MacBook Air early 2015 to Ventura 13.4.
Thank you very much 💻
So you just overlaid your original OS? Did it upgrade it or install fresh and you had to restore from Time Machine?
simply oberlaid, no need for Time Machine.
Amazingly I just keep trying and now works like a charm. You are a savior for so many of us. Thank you!
Now we can install it on our Apple II computers. Thanks.
Haha!
What? How u can do this?
LOL :D
Thanks now i can install it in a macOS tiger thing
@@MattTalkTechoh man my apple Lisa is now a Ventura machine
1st time computer was getting kinda hot. So I run it a second time. Everything worked as it should. Fully supported by 2016 MacBook Pro 13inch. This is so great. Thank you!
I installed it on my mid 2012 MBP and very much surprise how smooth it runs. This machine just doesn’t want to give up. LoL.
Would it run on a mid 2015 MacBook pro ?
Hello buddy I happen to have the same mac is it possible to update to ventura from High Sierra directly?
You have no idea how helpful this is, God bless you sir.
Finishing the install now! Thanks for the information. A few things changed slightly but easy to understand using your video.
Super helpful and easy to follow! I upgraded my late 2013 iMac with no difficulties at all! Thanks Matt!
what specs did you have on your imac? cause i want to do it too but im worried because of the hardrive.
Fantastic tutorial , just installed ventura onto a 2012 mac mini all went smoothly thank you so much.
After spending a whole day finally i did it on my mid 2012 macbook pro
Thanks a lot man ❤
Any issues since doing this? I’ve got a mid 2012 MacBook Pro myself I want to do this on but I’m afraid 👀
Absolutely the best tutorial ... really really good, this is what I've used to carry out the first time and then also again when my mac got stuck in a boot loop after I tried to update it 🙈 so started again from scratch
Thanks. I ran into a boot loop, but the explanation on the website of the programmers had suitable advice, and now Mac OS X Ventura runs happily on my Macbook Air from 2015. Which I need to run Microsoft Office 2024.
Excellent. After install complete, the pop-up didn’t appear. How do I proceed please?
I also had the same thing happen to me is there any solution for this?
Having the same problem. Help
I am too
I had the same problem, I ended up biting the bullet and ejected the usb stick. Turns out that it put itself on the internal drive. I would only try tho if you have patience just in cise it fails.
Same problem.
Worked like a charm on Mini mac Late 2012
I got Ventura 12.3 ,,,, and after that, i updated it to Ventura 12.7.5
I have MacOS Monterey on my ancient 2011 Mac Mini and it works fairly well. I’m definitely going to upgrade to and buy the 14” M2 Pro MacBook Pro!
Took four hours, but easy to follow steps and jolly pleased
why so long? I am doing it on a mini 6.2 but it stays stuck on a restart at some point and the screen slightly flickers...then screen is black and then goes again on the same progress level withiout making progress....any experience like this that it was taking 4 hours???
@12:37, my computer does not find the USB stick, but instead states, Missing drives? Ensure they’re 14GB+ and removable/ No Disk Found- Return to main menu! I cannot proceed without this portion being corrected, please help
Thank you very much!
I bought a used Mac mini late 2012 with i7 16 ram in cheap price and now upgraded latest Ventura.
I’m really enjoying my Mac mini and thanks again for your tutorial 😊
I just bought the exact one. Although opencore fails on me after downloading Ventura when I'm trying to write it to the USB. Can you tell me what is you had before Ventura?
Hi, I'm Stuck at the last step which is installing Os Ventura, it hangs at the apple logo screen and then it re-boots but no installation is made, help.
Did you solve the problem? I have the same one, I’m literally crying
Thank you so much. I was able to upgrade my macOS Monterey 2017 to Ventura . You are really a big help. God Bless always 🙏❤️👍
This is so good. Well presented great work. My old 2012 Mac mini is purring…thank you.
am having issues on my iMac 25.5 mid 2011 I I have update it to Ventura 13.4 but when I turn off my iMac it goes back to the old iOS please help
was it a 6.2?
This guy is the best. Detailed description and knowledge I ever seen. Thank you
Have the mac Mini 2012 w the catalina and needed to update the OS for ability to download newer software programs. Great video and loaded perfectly, thanks!
were you able to upgrade? i have mac mini 2012 late , having trouble getting error with the installer :(
@@RobinL-ex3hv yes, upgraded with new SSD drive and all is well. only issue i had was cloning the original hard drive, a first on a mac. all good tho
Your video is very easy to follow, and allowed my 2016 laptop finally jump to the current OS to match the rest of my computer on the house. I can't say thank you enough I'll send you a little money
Thank you so much for this. Very easy to follow clear explanation. Worked like a charm
After about 5 hours I successfully updated my iMac 16,1. 😊Thank you so much for the in-depth tutorial! Maybe we can get more use out of our computer now and it not be just a fancy paperweight 😅
Got it running great on my late 2013 fusion drive imac. Alongside replacing the 3tb hdd with a 2tb ssd. Super fun project.
I know it was a while ago, but did you install Ventura to your original Fusion drive? Of to the added 2tb SSD?
I waited until I got the 2tb ssd to install ventura as many comments said the hdd would be too slow. @@pgithens1
This is the perfect step by step help to get ventura or any other macOS installed, many thanks
Good tutorial it's helpful and covers all the needed steps.
Great, glad it helped
I have to say your video is way better than Mr. Macintash, I was stuck on his, and I searched on TH-cam your video came up, I followed it and literally have Ventura running in no time, thank you, thank you, thank YOU.
Thank you for the video but if you don't mind I have a couple of questions. When you have the new system installed should you turn off automatic updates or can you leave it on and they won't be the wiser? Also can you get the newer apps like garage band because I really would like to install it. Thank you again.
Just finished doing this on my late 2014 mac mini. Looking good so far. Thank you for the thorough step-by-step. :-)
Hey there’s I’ve done everything in the video however I did not get the last pop up at the very end of this install with open legacy icon and I don’t know what to do now?? any pointers would be greatly appreciated
SAME HERE, please help
Hey Matt finished this I just finished the upgrade.. I want to thank you again for your help
Your video was very very helpful. Now I have the newest latest software for my Mac computer. Thanks once again 🙏✨
Quick question. I tried building the Ventura OS onto the usb but it failed so I did Monterey instead. Now that I have the latest Monterey installed now I’m receiving the notification that Ventura is available to install from Apple. Should I try it or would it screw up since Monterey is from OpenCore and not Apple themselves? I have the MacBook Pro mid 2012 i7
Did you ended up trying? I'm running into the same scenario here :)
Thank you so much! This worked for me on my 2013 iMac!!!! I was stuck on ElCapitan for way too long! Thank you!!! 🎉🎉🎉
First of all I would like to thank you for going out to help us owners of older MacBooks. This will allow us to continue to use our machines for a few more years. I have a MacBook Pro mid 2014 running MacOS Big Sur 11.7.3. I am interested in taking this machine to the latest version of the OS. However, I have one important question. What happens after I upgrade my MacBook Pro to Ventura, will I be able to update the OS using System Update?
Yes, further smaller Ventura updates can be performed through the System Preferences.
Thanks!
The pop-up you mentioned in the 22nd minute of the video does not come. Do we have any other solution? What should I do for this? Thank you
Hello
Same here
Did u find a solution?
Same problem.
Same problem
thanks for the insight, working on my old 2010, going to watch the next video, i am out at 3:41 on this one, thank you for your time.
Great instructions. I successfully installed Ventura on my late 2015 iMac, but for some reason, it will not boot up without the USB installer stick inserted in one of the USB ports. Is this normal? Once I put the stick in, it gives me the option to boot up either from the internal HD, or the USB stick. It boots completely normal into Ventura on the internal drive, and once booted up, I can remove the stick. It just seems to need the stick in there. Just wondering if this is normal behavior, or I screwed something up when trying do the installation??
Booting without USB drive
Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher
Change Patcher settings as you'd like
•Build OpenCore again
•Install OpenCore to internal drive instead of the USB
Reboot holding Option, and select the internal EFI
Hope this is useful, at 21:55 he gets the pop up to install the patches that allow you to boot up without usb stick. I never got that pop up, so I had to open the OpenCore app again. Once at the main menu, click Build and Install OpenCore - the same thing you did to install it on the USB originally, but this time on the hard drive: Then go back to the video where Matt left off after he clicks OK on the pop up - and you should be at the same spot where you can follow exactly what he does.
Maybe you might want to reinstall it from the USB stick. The USB stick contains necessary boot files that aren't on your computer yet. When you first installed Ventura, there should have been a windows that showed up that would install those files from the USB stick to the computer, but maybe you closed the window by accident. There might be a way to get these files onto the Mac from the USB stick without reinstalling, but I don't know how to do that yet.
It's the same for me. At the very end, the last step was omitted, the window that should pop up does not pop up by itself, and therefore the booting is not good. I don't know what the solution could be.
This is exactly what’s going on with mine, no pop up came up after the install
COMPLETE LIFE SAVERRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!! I did this on my MacBook Air 2011 !!!which was running HighSierra !!!
Btw !! I updated to Sonoma 14.5 !! Which was the Latest !!!
🎉 how long to install it?.I'm stuck
@@leandroatherinomacedo1456 not super long !! Maybe 20-30 mins, but if you're impatient like I was, it's gonna feel like an hour
after i install open core with Ventura onto Usb flash drive can I use that to install it on another supported device or do I have to start from scratch for the second computer? Thank you.
Thank you, Matt. This allowed us to install Logic Pro that was only available on Ventura. Much appreciated!
Hey Matt, I'm a bit stuck at the moment. I have Ventura loading from my USB but have failed to get it on my SSD. Do you mind walking me through what to do at this point? Thanks, Gene
I have the same issue, have tried reinstalling still not working. I don't get the popup at the end that asks about booting from your computer hard drive.
I have the same problem.
Same problem.
@@janko.9513 Mr McIntosh is the way to go.
Same issue here
Thank you SO much for this! This basically saved my life lol! The softwares I need to work just wouldn't accept my old iOS version anymore, I was in serious trouble, and couldn't really afford buying a new computer. Thank yoooooooouuuuu
Very helpful video, I have a macair 2013 so I might try this ….. question, does it only work with Ventura or can I choose a different version, like an earlier version? Cause I’m wondering if it won’t cause the cpu to over work
Yup, you can use Monterey (MacOS 12) and that works fine on a 2013 MacBook Air. Steps are exactly the same as per this video, but just choose to download MacOS 12 instead at 10:08
@@MattTalkTech ok cause I don’t think I would want the latest OS on my old Mac Air….. thanks
I hardly ever comment on TH-cam be i had to cuz this video was such a lifesaver. Thank you 🙏🏾
This is great! i just did it.
On which model?
Awesome! What Mac do you have?
Excellent. Worked perfectly on my 2015 Macbook Pro. Thanks so much!
Hi Matt, the Ventura 13.2 works perfect on my iMac 27" Late 2013. Now there is a new update 13.2.1 available on the Systems Setting, would it work now if I just start the new auto update or rather fail as my iMac is officially unsupported? greetings from Poland.
Did you try it? curious to know the answer too.
@@arethusa71 Yes, tried now and suggest you don't do this. All the patchers are being deleted while installing update from original source. So graphics settings don't work, system needs to be installed again.
Well i installed Ventura on a Macbook pro from 2010😂 it worked but at this point never call Apple Support because they do not believe that this is possible😅but it is !😅
Thank you so much. This worked perfectly and your explanations were very on point. Love your energy. Good luck
Hey guys! I've noticed that Ventura is a bit slower than Monterey when it comes to opening folders, apps, and other tasks. Additionally, I've had some issues with the Wi-Fi tab in the system settings - sometimes it appears, and other times it doesn't. However, overall the system is working well on my mid-2010 Mac Pro."
Yeah I just got it too it doesn’t let me turn it on
@@dantefoster3806 did you forget any steps?
@@EternallyEmberKin naw I did it right only thing I could think it’s well be because i didn’t have a ssd but other than that I don’t know why but only thing’s that doesn’t work is WiFi and hdmi
Thanks mate, Matt!... Greatly appreciated for this tutorial as I have MBP 15 Mid-2105 currently with Monterey MacOS... Probably later on this year I will do the upgrade. Cheers!
It was well worth the wait! My iMac works great!
I did a migration and received an error to reenter my password. It wouldn’t give me access to do that.
I went to the App Store and logged in from there! 😁
I love you Matt. Now I don't have to get a new mac to be able to run logic.
Thanks
Thank you so much, it means a lot
Thank you so much!!! Just installed Ventura 13.7.1 on my 2015 Macbook Air!
It works like a charm and IF YOU FOLLOW step by step the instructions you will have Ventura on a MacBook Air (2017)
Thanks, this helped a lot, I just installed Sonoma 14.4.1, on my MacBook pro 13 mid 2012...
it’s on successfully, but the Wi-Fi is not working and not showing not turning on. What do I do?
I got an issue whenever ventura is installing on my disk, when it is almost about to finish it restarts and sends me back to the step 17:18, I tried installing again pressing the "Install Mac OS ventura" but it happens again sort of an infinite loop, so it never fully donwloads, Im on a 2008 iMac i made sure it was compatible with the latest version (it was) and the disk is on APFS, please does someone knows how to fix this?
Same here, did you get to any solution?
7:05 the assets wont load it just is infinte loading can somone help me
I watched this video even though I don't own a MacBook. It was just so interesting watching you install the MacOS Ventura😂
Worked like a charm, thank you very much! (MacBook Pro late 2013, i7, 8GB,256 GB).
Thanks to you i will followed your guidance finally i am installed Ventura in my macbook pro your step by step is hasome 🤝👍
I Love you man - Just saved my Macbook Pro Mid 2012 - Kudos😀
Thanks a lot Matt, it worked like a charm on my 2015 MBP. Though it took 2 long hours, the end result was satisfying. Let me use this for a while and comment later here in case i find any issues.
How is it now?
@@thecodewhiz526 it's working well! Thank you for checking
And ?