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macOS Sequoia on unsupported Macs

Which Macs run macOS Sequoia with OpenCore Legacy Patcher, what works, and whether it is the right version for yours. Generated from the OCLP 3.0.0-rc.5 source, with notes from Dortania's documentation.

Checked against OCLP 3.0.0-rc.5 sourceUpdated 2 min read
On this page 9 sections
  1. Sequoia at a glance
  2. Macs Apple dropped with Sequoia
  3. Which Macs run macOS Sequoia with OCLP
  4. What OCLP installs on Sequoia
  5. What OCLP changed for Sequoia, release by release
  6. What to know about Sequoia on a patched Mac
  7. Every Sequoia installer OCLP can download
  8. How to install macOS Sequoia with OCLP
  9. Common questions

Short answer

OpenCore Legacy Patcher has supported macOS Sequoia since version 2.0.0. Every Mac OCLP supports can run it, from the 2007 iMac to the 2017 models, plus the 2019 iMac. The newest Sequoia installer in the app is 15.8.2 (build 24H232, released 2026-10-26). Sequoia is the stable choice for most patched Macs in 2026: OCLP’s Sequoia patches have had two years of fixes, it runs on the stable OCLP 2.5.1, and Apple still releases security updates for it.

Sequoia at a glance

Released by Apple
September 16, 2024
OCLP support since
2.0.0 (September 14, 2024)
Newest version
15.8.2 (24H232)
OCLP version to use
2.5.1 (stable)

Macs Apple dropped with Sequoia

Apple dropped only the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Air. Both have the T2 chip, which OCLP does not support, so they stay on Sonoma (Dortania, macOS Sequoia).

Which Macs run macOS Sequoia with OCLP

84 Mac models run macOS Sequoia only with OpenCore Legacy Patcher; 16 Intel models run it natively. Generated from the OCLP 3.0.0 source.

Supported by Apple 16

No patcher needed. Install macOS Sequoia from Software Update.

With OCLP: Metal GPUs 16

Graphics acceleration is restored with the Metal 31001 patch set (Broadwell, Skylake, Kaby Lake, AMD GCN, Polaris). The smoothest unsupported experience.

With OCLP: no graphics patches needed 7

OpenCore boots it; root patches cover Wi-Fi, audio or other hardware only.

With OCLP: legacy Metal GPUs 24

Ivy Bridge, Haswell and NVIDIA Kepler use the older Metal 3802 drivers. Works, with more patching and some app issues.

With OCLP: GPUs without Metal 37

OpenGL acceleration is restored, but apps that require Metal do not run. Usable for basic work; expect missing features.

Not possible: T2 Macs 2

OCLP does not support Macs with the T2 security chip. See T2 Macs.

What OCLP installs on Sequoia

Patch sets OCLP applies on macOS Sequoia
Patch setMacsFiles installedFiles removedKernel Debug KitMetallibSupportPkg
AMD Legacy GCNGraphics4142YesNo
AMD PolarisGraphics562YesNo
AMD TeraScale 1Graphics82530YesNo
AMD TeraScale 2Graphics92331YesNo
Intel BroadwellGraphics670NoNo
Intel GMA X3100Graphics11925YesNo
Intel HaswellGraphics131491NoYes
Intel Iron LakeGraphics21625YesNo
Intel Ivy BridgeGraphics111491NoYes
Intel Sandy BridgeGraphics101725YesNo
Intel SkylakeGraphics570NoNo
Nvidia KeplerGraphics71511NoYes
Nvidia TeslaGraphics231825YesNo
Legacy AudioMiscellaneous226NoNo
Legacy Backlight ControlMiscellaneous521YesNo
Legacy USB 1.1Miscellaneous2670NoNo
PCIe FaceTime CameraMiscellaneous1920NoNo
T1 Security ChipMiscellaneous4140NoNo
Legacy WirelessNetworking2640NoNo
Modern WirelessNetworking5610NoNo

OCLP's source defines 21 patch sets; 20 of them are used on Sequoia. 9 need a Kernel Debug Kit (AMD Legacy GCN, AMD Polaris, AMD TeraScale 1, AMD TeraScale 2, Intel GMA X3100, Intel Iron Lake, Intel Sandy Bridge, Nvidia Tesla and Legacy Backlight Control). Intel Haswell, Intel Ivy Bridge and Nvidia Kepler also need MetallibSupportPkg, and install far more files than the other sets (149 vs 9 on Sonoma, 149 vs 9 on Sonoma and 151 vs 11 on Sonoma).

Compared with Sonoma: no patch set is new on Sequoia. Files installed changed for AMD TeraScale 1 (23 → 25), AMD TeraScale 2 (21 → 23), Intel GMA X3100 (17 → 19), Intel Haswell (9 → 149), Intel Iron Lake (14 → 16), Intel Ivy Bridge (9 → 149), Intel Sandy Bridge (15 → 17), Nvidia Kepler (11 → 151), Nvidia Tesla (16 → 18), Legacy USB 1.1 (5 → 7) and Modern Wireless (2 → 1).

What OCLP changed for Sequoia, release by release

Every line of OCLP's own changelog that mentions Sequoia, newest release first, word for word. It shows what was broken and when it was fixed.

3.0.0 2026-10-28

  • Fix MacPro3,1/Xserve2,1 Dual CPU panic on macOS 15+ (Jazzzny)

2.5.0 2026-09-08

  • Add slimmed down patchset for Modern Wireless for macOS Sequoia

2.4.0 2025-05-12

  • ApplePay on macOS 15.5
  • Resolve USB Camera support on USB 1.1 Macs in macOS Sequoia

2.3.0 2025-03-31

  • Resolve Broadwell widget rendering on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolve non-Metal crashing on macOS Big Sur and Sequoia (15.4)
  • Resolve T1 erroring on macOS Sequoia (15.4)

2.2.0 2024-12-11

  • Resolved non-metal accessibility zoom on macOS Sonoma/Sequoia
  • Resolved non-metal photos app on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolved non-metal Screen Sharing on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolved non-metal inverted screenshots on macOS Sequoia
  • Disabled non-metal broken weather background animations on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolved non-metal safari hide distracting items crash on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolved non-metal full screen transition on macOS Sonoma/Sequoia
  • Resolved T1 Apple Pay on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolved T1 TouchID support on macOS Sequoia 15.2
  • Resolved JavaScriptCore on pre-AVX Macs on macOS Sequoia 15.2/Safari 18.2

2.1.0 2024-11-01

  • Resolve macOS 15.1 (24B2083) Apple Silicon installer appearing as download option

2.0.2 2024-09-27

  • Fix `iMac7,1` and `iMac8,1` failing to apply root patches on macOS Sequoia
  • Resolve glitched widgets on 3802-based GPUs running macOS Sequoia 15.1
  • Resolve CoreImage crashes on 3802-based GPUs running macOS Sequoia
  • Resolve missing screen capture crop borders on non-Metal GPUs running macOS Sequoia
  • Resolve specific Wallpaper locking up on non-Metal GPUs running macOS Sequoia

2.0.0 2024-09-14

  • Implement early macOS Sequoia support:
  • Implement new MetallibSupportPkg system to support macOS Sequoia on Metal 3802-based GPUs.
  • Add macOS Sequoia icons to boot picker and GUI.

What to know about Sequoia on a patched Mac

  • iPhone Mirroring and Apple Intelligence do not work on patched Macs: iPhone Mirroring needs the T2 chip for attestation, and Apple Intelligence needs Apple silicon (Dortania).
  • Ivy Bridge, Haswell and NVIDIA Kepler graphics (2012–2015 Macs) need Dortania’s MetallibSupportPkg on Sequoia, which OCLP downloads during root patching. Its build must match your exact macOS build.
  • From Sequoia 15.4, macOS prompts to turn on automatic updates after each update. Keep automatic downloads off on a patched Mac, so an update cannot be staged half-way (Dortania, Application troubleshooting).

Every Sequoia installer OCLP can download

macOS Sequoia installers in the catalog OCLP reads
VersionBuildReleasedDownload size
15.8.224H2322026-10-2615.7 GB
15.8.124H322026-09-2815.7 GB
15.824H232026-09-1415.7 GB
15.7.924G8302026-08-0615.7 GB

4 releases listed, 15.7 GB to 15.7 GB. Source: AppleDB, the same catalog OCLP 3.0.0 queries, fetched 2026-11-05. Release builds only; betas are left out.

How to install macOS Sequoia with OCLP

The process is the same for every macOS version: create the installer for macOS Sequoia in OCLP's Create macOS Installer, build and install OpenCore to the USB drive, boot it through EFI Boot, install, install OpenCore to the internal disk, and run Post-Install Root Patch. Every step with screenshots: How to install OpenCore Legacy Patcher.

Common questions

Can my Mac run macOS Sequoia?

If it is on OCLP's supported list, yes, with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. Check it in the Mac Checker.

Which OCLP version do I need for macOS Sequoia?

2.5.1, the current stable release. Newer OCLP versions keep supporting every macOS from Big Sur on.

Can I install macOS Sequoia without a USB drive?

If your Mac already runs Big Sur or newer through OCLP, you can upgrade from Software Update or an installer app. A first install from an older macOS needs a USB drive. See Install without USB.

Keep going

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