But, if you're now wondering where it gets Mojave from, you've spotted a potential hang-up in the process. To get a copy of macOS Mojave to install on an unsupported Mac, you have to be in the Apple Beta program but more importantly than that, you have to download it on a supported Mac. Download macOS Mojave Patcher tool. DMG file (official link) How to install macOS 10.14 on older Mac models. Step 1 Download the DMG file using the link above on your computer. Step 2 Launch the macOS Mojave Patcher tool by double-clicking the DMG file. Step 3 Specify the path for the bootable image and choose the appropriate USB drive. Install macOS Catalina on Unsupported Mac. Now, follow the steps shown below carefully to load the installer, erase your local disk, and install macOS Catalina from USB drive you created in above step. Step 1: Boot Mac from USB Installer. To do this, insert the installer and hold down the Option key as you restart your Mac.

1. Install Macos Mojave On Old Macbook
2. Install Macos 10.14 Mojave On An Unsupported Mac
3. Mac Os Mojave Patcher
4. Upgrade Unsupported Mac

Comments

• pls direct me to the right forum is the following question is not to be posted here.

  I downloaded the patch version dosdude1 Current version: 1.1.2.

  Created the flash drive and got a successful complete.
  

  Tested on a Macbook Pro mid 2011 and a new hard disk.

  The installation bar goes to the end and stays there, waited for a long time and have to shutdown the computer.

  I used Mojave Beta2 and i don't know if this is the problem. the dosdude1 version suggest the latest.

  So what Mojave beta works with Dosdude1 current version: 1.1.2?

  anybody
  

  P.S. I know there some old version of this tool, which one will work?
• I have a 2011 iMac, cant i just upgrade the chip, ram and graphics card to make it work?

• Not Happy, I have a iMac 27p SSD I7 mi-2009 fast, and NO MOJAVE UPGRADE, disgusting, Authorize only Mac's after 2012, that is 6 years old, use not acceptable when you think that your machine costs 4000 dollars, even Microsoft does not do that

  A Mac is not a Phone !
  

  I can understand that some features cannot be available, but the FULL release not available without a good technical cause cannot be accepted without fight.
  

  Is there an association there that could issue a class action to claim for Mojave support for our not so old Macs ?
  

  I have a 2009 PC with the latest Windows 10, Is not Apple ashamed to issue a Mojave is forbidden to a perfectly fast and modern machine like the iMac mid-2009 ? Same for MacBook Pro ? same for MacBook Air ? Please Steve come and clean their minds.
  

  We have to make the buzz on Social Networks and Mac information sites, If not the delay will be 5 years, then 3 years, then 1 year and we will have to go back to Windows PC.
  

  Best Regards
  

• Not Happy, I have a iMac 27p SSD I7 mi-2009 fast, and NO MOJAVE UPGRADE, disgusting

  Last it seems that there was a deal with Microsoft to use a microsoft antialiasing software up to 2017, this would restrict Apple Mac OS to Retina display, may be this is the real reason for discarding more that 5 years old Macs that are not Retina, a number of users having non retina screens (external ),are claiming that fonts are ugly with Mojave !!

  So do not upgrade to MOJAVE if you have non Retina external display, try it with a Dongle.

• That is correct, and is exactly what I do, OutdoorAppDeveloper I would like to add a question. What if you upgraded the RAM and switched from an HDD to an SSD, would it be ok to install Mojave on a 2009 Mac with all of these upgrades?
• I did this but now the MBP (early 2011) start complaining about hardware accelaration not turned on. Any ideas?
• I have an iMac mid 2011 and I really intend to buy a new one. But for now all I can do is update it to Mojave and upgrade my actual RAM and change disk to SSD.
• I attempted using macOS Mojave Patcher v1.2.2, downloaded Mojave as instructed, created the USB installer however after rebooting the USB installer could not be seen. There’s no way to boot from it at all, any ideas?

  edited January 2019
• There's a compelling reason for installing Mojave on my mid-2009 MacBook Pro: Adobe Creative Cloud 2019 will not install on any older versions of MacOS. DosDude's patcher worked flawlessly, and the only problem with the update is cosmetic; the menu bar has a grey tint. I was able to install CC 2019 and it works perfectly.
  

• There's a compelling reason for installing Mojave on my mid-2009 MacBook Pro: Adobe Creative Cloud 2019 will not install on any older versions of MacOS. DosDude's patcher worked flawlessly, and the only problem with the update is cosmetic; the menu bar has a grey tint. I was able to install CC 2019 and it works perfectly.
  

  You can disable transparency and then it'll work normally.
  system preferences>accessibility>Display> enabling 'reduce transparency' removes the 'greying out glitches in light mode.
  
• Posts: 2unconfirmed, member

  Hello!!! I'm in desperate need of some help. I tried following the provided in the mojave tool however I after step 6 my mac shut down and when I turn it on it has a cancel sign 🚫
  I'm wondering if anyone can help me at least get it back to how it was before?
  Thank you!
• Posts: 2unconfirmed, member

  
  I tried to add an emoji of the cancel sign but it didn't work so I'll add a picture of what it looks like here:
  
• 
  

  Though I used a different method and it worked like a charm. The methods can be found here- https://techrechard.com/how-to-install-macos-catalina-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.

Attention! Do not forget! You carry out all actions with the computer and the program at your own peril and risk! No one is responsible for damage to your computer or loss of data except you! If you have crooked hands, do not grab it!

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Devices Supported

Early-2008 or newer Mac Pro, iMac, or MacBook Pro:

• MacPro3,1
• MacPro 4.1
• iMac8.1
• iMac9.1
• iMac10, x
• iMac11, x (systems with AMD Radeon HD 5xxx and 6xxx series GPUs will be almost unusable when running Mojave. More details are located in the Known Issues section below.)
• iMac12, x (systems with AMD Radeon HD 5xxx and 6xxx series GPUs will be almost unusable when running Mojave. More details are located in the Known Issues section below.)
• MacBookPro 4.1
• MacBookPro5, x
• MacBookPro6, x
• MacBookPro 7.1
• MacBookPro8, x

Late-2008 or newer MacBook Air or Aluminum Unibody MacBook:

• MacBookAir2.1
• MacBookAir3, x
• MacBookAir4, x
• MacBook 5.1

Early-2009 or newer Mac Mini or white MacBook:

• Macmini 3.1
• Macmini 4.1
• Macmini5, x
• MacBook 5.2
• MacBook 6.1
• MacBook 7.1

Early-2008 or newer Xserve:

• Xserve2.1
• Xserve3.1

Devices that ARE NOT Supported

Install Macos Mojave On Old Macbook

2006-2007 Mac Pros, iMacs, MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis:

• MacPro1,1
• MacPro2,1
• iMac4.1
• iMac5, x
• iMac 6.1
• iMac7.1
• MacBookPro1,1
• MacBookPro2, x
• MacBookPro3.1
• Macmini1,1
• Macmini 2.1
• The 2007 iMac 7.1 is compatible if the CPU is upgraded to a Penryn-based Core 2 Duo, such as a T9300

2006-2008 MacBooks:

• MacBook1.1
• MacBook 2.1
• MacBook 3.1
• MacBook 4.1
• 2008 MacBook Air (MacBookAir 1.1)

What Do you Need?

A copy of the macOS Mojave Installer App. This can be obtained from the Mac App Store using a machine that supports Mojave, or by using the built-in downloading feature of the tool. In the Menu Bar, simply select “Tools -> Download macOS Mojave …“

Read more: How to Resize Partition on a Mac?

How to Install macOS Mojave with Mojave Patcher Tool?

Install Macos 10.14 Mojave On An Unsupported Mac

• Insert a suitable USB flash drive, open Disk Utility and format it in OS X Extended(journal);

• Open “macOS Mojave Patcher” and specify the path to your macOS Mojave installer;

• Select your flash drive in the list of devices and click “Start”;
• After the operation is complete, restart your Mac with the Option (Alt) button pressed, select your USB flash drive in the boot menu;
• Install macOS on the selected drive partition;
• When the installation process is complete, reboot the device by selecting the installer disk to boot. After that, open the macOS Post Install application;

Mac Os Mojave Patcher

• In the application window, select your Mac model. You will be offered the best patches based on the selected model. You can also mark other patches as desired;
• Select the partition on which macOS Mojave was installed, and click Patch. When the process is complete, click “Reboot”;

• Rebuilding the cache before rebooting the system may take some time! Note: If for some reason the system does not work correctly after rebooting, restart your Mac with the Option (Alt) button pressed, select the installer disk in the boot menu, then run the Post Install patch again and select the “Force Cache Rebuild” option. Then reboot the device;
• When the Mac reboots, it will launch a fully working version of macOS Mojave.

Conclusion

Upgrade Unsupported Mac

When you install the system using the macOS Post Install tool, a program called Patch Updater (Applications/Utilities folder) will appear on your Mac. This app will inform you about patch updates available for your device and offer to install them.