OpenCore Legacy Patcher Mac Overview
OpenCore Legacy Patcher Mac is a sophisticated bootloader that is used to patch and inject data into memory instead of on the disk. We can achieve a native-like experience on many Macs that are not supported.
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Patcher Mac SetupBuilt for security
Supporting System Integrity Protection (SIP), FileVault 2.im4m Secure Boot, and Vaulting. You’re as secure on many machines as a Mac.
Native OTA Updates
Install updates as soon as they are released, using native System Preferences, just like on a Mac.
Zero firmware patching
Our protocol upgrades can be done in memory using the OpenCore Boot Manager. They are not permanent.
Supporting more hardware
Your old graphics cards or WiFi and Bluetooth chipsets will be given new life.
New features
Even on models that are natively supported, you can unlock Sidecar, AirPlay for Mac, Night Shift, and Universal Control!
Helpful community
Our amazing community of developers, tinkerers, and dreamers can help you with anything, whether it’s learning how to get started or finding out the details.

What’s new in version 1.2.1 For Mac
- Fix the TeraScale Acceleration checkbox not being saved in Settings.
- Resolve Auto Patcher not launching after upgrading macOS. Regression to 1.2.0.
(Version 1.4.1)
- Updater implementation
- Resolves keyboard/trackpad support for MacBook Air 6 with macOS 14.4 or newer. SPI Keyboard and Trackpad Patch is expanded to include MacBook Air 6.
- Reduces the need for an NVRAM reset to restore Bluetooth support in newer OSes (thanks to @Ausdauersportler). Reducing the need to reset NVRAM in order to restore Bluetooth functionality on newer OSs (thanks, @Ausdauersportler).
Information
License Free Size: 587.6 MB Developer’s website: github.com | App requirements Intel 64 OS X 10.10 or later |
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