How to Install MacOS Big Sur on an unsupported Mac using Patched Sur / Macbook Pro Late 2012 - A1425
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Full Walkthrough / How to Install MacOS Big Sur on an unsupported Mac
- This video is now majorly outdated, newer versions of Patched Sur download the install files for you and are much more streamlined. An updated video coming soon I guess.
Please refer to Ben Sova’s (Ben216k) Patched Sur page on GitHub if you are confused by anything.
My video covers what I had to do to get Big Sur downloaded and installed on a Late 2012 MacBook pro. My previous video which covers Big Sur Micropatcher and erasing boot media: https://youtu.be/owOmJ3HC5IY
BCM94360CS Wireless card works with Big Sur without patches: Buy on eBay.com: http://ebay.us/ut4dra Buy on eBay.com.au: https://ebay.us/LI8rCc
Download macOS install package: http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/00/55/001-86606-A_9SF1TL01U7/5duug9lar1gypwunjfl96dza0upa854qgg/InstallAssistant.pkg
Found here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-11-big-sur-on-unsupported-macs-thread.2242172/page-308
Download Patched Sur: https://github.com/Ben216k/Patched-Sur
- Follow the prompts, select your install media or download one of the available installers.
- Create your install media then reboot holding Alt.
- First select the yellow EFI boot option, it will immediately reboot, press Alt again then Install macOS Big Sur and follow the prompts.
- When installation is complete, run Patched Sur again to patch drivers.
Don't forget to check out my videos on upgrading your SSD and RAM: SSD upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXYB58hqqkQ RAM upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWog0rjsviY
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