OpenCore Legacy Patcher, model by model
What patching is actually like on the specific Macs people patch most — which macOS version to target, what depends on root patches, the upgrades worth doing, and what to check before buying one used.
Two hardware facts decide how much work a patched Mac will be: whether its GPU is Metal-capable, and whether its Wi-Fi card survived the driver removal in Ventura. Each page below leads with both. For the full model list and macOS ceilings, see supported Macs.
MacBook Pro 2012
MacBookPro9,2 (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Running modern macOS on the 13-inch Mid 2012 MacBook Pro with OCLP: what needs patching, which macOS version to pick, and the upgrades that actually matter.
iMac 2011
iMac12,1 (21.5-inch) and iMac12,2 (27-inch), Mid 2011
Patching the Mid 2011 iMac: the non-Metal GPU ceiling, the well-known graphics failure to check for first, and why Monterey is the right target.
Mac Pro 2010/2012
MacPro5,1 (2010 and 2012)
The most upgradeable OCLP machine: Metal GPU swaps, NVMe boot, USB 3 cards and the firmware requirement to sort out before you start.
MacBook Air 2013
MacBookAir6,1 (11-inch) and MacBookAir6,2 (13-inch), Mid 2013 and later
The easiest Mac to patch: Metal graphics, natively supported Wi-Fi, and often no root patches at all. What to check before buying one.
MacBook Pro 2015
MacBookPro12,1 (13-inch, Early 2015)
The best all-round patched Mac: Retina display, Metal graphics, native Wi-Fi and the last of the reliable keyboards. What to check on a used one.
Written independently and compiled from the hardware's documented specifications. For authoritative per-model patching detail, see the official Dortania guide — and let OCLP itself report what your specific Mac needs at install time.