Modifying your operating system carries inherent risks. Complete these steps before running the patcher:
If you own an older Mac, Apple may have officially dropped support for your machine when macOS Big Sur was released. However, your hardware is likely still capable of running this modern operating system smoothly. Enter , one of the most reliable and user-friendly patching tools designed to breathe new life into vintage Apple hardware.
If you own an older, unsupported Mac, you know the frustration of being left behind by modern macOS updates. Thankfully, the open-source community provides solutions to breathe new life into aging hardware. One of the most reliable tools for this task is Patched Sur.
This was arguably the biggest headline feature. Version 1.1.0 added native support for the T1 chip found in 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros. This means that models with the Touch Bar finally have working Touch ID authentication under macOS Sonoma, a feature previously broken.
Note: Models older than 2012 (which lack Metal-compatible graphics cards) may experience significant UI lag and are better suited for other patchers, such as OpenCore Legacy Patcher. Prerequisites Before Installation
Download the Patched-Sur.dmg file under the "Assets" section.
Patched Sur, developed by Ben216k, is a macOS utility designed to facilitate the installation of macOS Big Sur on unsupported Mac hardware. Unlike command-line-heavy alternatives, Patched Sur provides a straightforward GUI, making it accessible to less experienced users. Key Features of v1.1.0
